Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Accomplishments
Certification
Additional Information
Languages
Timeline
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DENETT DHAMU
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DENETT DHAMU

Pharmacist
Johannesburg,GP

Summary

Qualified and experienced Pharmacist with strong expertise across pharmaceutical procurement, pre-pack, distribution, depot operations, and regulatory compliance. Demonstrated leadership in high-volume pharmaceutical environments, overseeing GDP-compliant operations, stock forecasting, contract management, and multidisciplinary teams.

Overview

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Experience across high-volume pharmaceutical supply environments

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Certification
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6+ Years professional pharmacy experience

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3+ Years in procurement and contract management

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2+ Years leading depot and distribution operation

Work History

Pre-Pack & Distribution Pharmacist

Bongani Rainmaker
South Africa
11.2024 - 12.2025
  • Oversaw pre-packaging and pharmaceutical distribution operations ensuring GDP and SAHPRA compliance.
  • Provided professional pharmacist oversight including load verification, carton counts, and dispatch accuracy.
  • Led multidisciplinary teams to embed accountability and continuous improvement.
  • Managed stock forecasting and expiry risk to optimize supply continuity.
  • Ensured audit readiness through SOP adherence and documentation control.

Procurement Pharmacist (Contract Management Lead)

Bongani Rainmaker
South Africa
01.2023 - 11.2024
  • Led end-to-end contract management aligned to legal and regulatory frameworks.
  • Coordinated full contract lifecycle from RFP to close-out.
  • Drafted and reviewed SOWs, SLAs, and contractual documentation.
  • Monitored supplier performance and identified cost-saving opportunities.
  • Maintained centralized contract repository and governance controls.

Procurement Pharmacist

Bongani Rainmaker
Mpumalanga, South Africa
04.2022 - 12.2022
  • Supervised procurement of pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical items.
  • Implemented supply chain policies and inventory controls.
  • Participated in tender evaluations and technical assessments.
  • Supported demand planning and supplier engagement.

Hospital-Line COVID-19 Response Support Pharmacist (Contract)

Department of Health
South Africa
02.2022 - 04.2022
  • Managed cold chain storage and distribution of vaccines.
  • Ensured temperature monitoring and regulatory compliance.
  • Coordinated inter-facility distribution maintaining cold chain integrity.
  • Provided vaccine demand estimates and wastage minimization support.
  • Participated in pharmacovigilance structures.

Locum Retail Pharmacist (Part-time)

SA Locums & Clicks Group
01.2019 - 01.2022
  • Oversaw locum pharmacist services for pharmacies designated by S.A. Locums, ensuring compliance with professional practice standards. Collaborated with both standalone and group pharmacies to enhance service delivery. Managed medication dispensing, medical transcript translation, and a range of pharmaceutical services.

Retail Pharmacist

Dis-Chem Pharmacies
Johannesburg, South Africa
2019 - 2021

Specialized in the preparation, properties, effects, interactions and use of medicines. Provided pharmaceutical care to patients, as well as basic primary health care services.

Hospital Pharmacist (Community Service)

Department of Health
01.2018 - 01.2019

Pharmacist Intern

Dis-Chem Pharmacies
01.2017

Education

Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm) -

University of Limpopo

Skills

  • Good Distribution Practice (GDP) & SAHPRA Compliance
  • Pharmaceutical Depot & Distribution Operations
  • Pre-Pack Oversight & Workflow Control
  • Stock Forecasting, AMU Planning & Expiry Risk Management
  • Procurement, Contract & Supplier Management
  • Tender Evaluation & Supplier Performance
  • Inventory Control & Supply Continuity
  • Cold Chain Management (Vaccines & Thermolabile Products)
  • SOP Implementation & Regulatory Documentation
  • Team Leadership, Governance & Operational Oversight

Accomplishments

  • Sustained 100% regulatory compliance and audit readiness across depot operations.
  • Achieved 95–98% stock availability through advanced forecasting and risk management.
  • Maintained >95% dispatch accuracy in a high-volume distribution environment.
  • Led teams of up to 20 staff , improving operational performance and accountability.

Certification

Registered Pharmacist – South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC)

Additional Information

Professional Interests
Pharmaceutical supply chain optimization, regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and healthcare distribution systems.

Technical & Systems Exposure
Pharmaceutical inventory and forecasting tools, contract lifecycle documentation, cold chain monitoring systems, and operational reporting.

Professional Strengths
Strong governance mindset, risk awareness, and ability to operate effectively in high-volume, regulated environments.

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Spanish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Timeline

Pre-Pack & Distribution Pharmacist

Bongani Rainmaker
11.2024 - 12.2025

Procurement Pharmacist (Contract Management Lead)

Bongani Rainmaker
01.2023 - 11.2024

Procurement Pharmacist

Bongani Rainmaker
04.2022 - 12.2022

Hospital-Line COVID-19 Response Support Pharmacist (Contract)

Department of Health
02.2022 - 04.2022

Locum Retail Pharmacist (Part-time)

SA Locums & Clicks Group
01.2019 - 01.2022

Hospital Pharmacist (Community Service)

Department of Health
01.2018 - 01.2019

Pharmacist Intern

Dis-Chem Pharmacies
01.2017

Retail Pharmacist

Dis-Chem Pharmacies
2019 - 2021

Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm) -

University of Limpopo

References

References available upon request.

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