PHARMACIST ASSISTANT GRADE 1 TO 3 (INSTITUTIONAL) – @AFRICANJOBS 2025
Cape Winelands Health District
SALARY :
Grade 1: R264 750 per annum
Grade 2: R306 411per annum
Grade 3: R330 540 per annum
CENTRE :
Montagu CDC
REQUIREMENTS :
Minimum educational qualification: As required by the training facility and the
South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) plus a Post-Basic Pharmacist
Assistant qualification that allows registration with the SAPC as a Pharmacist
Assistant (Post-Basic) (Institutional) or Pharmacist Assistant (Post Basic).
Registration with Professional council: Current registration with the SAPC as a
Pharmacist Assistant (Post Basic) (Institutional) or Pharmacist Assistant (Post
Basic).
Experience:
Grade 1: None after registration as Pharmacist’s Assistant
(Post Basic) with the SAPC.
Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years’ appropriate experience as Pharmacist Assistant after registration as a Pharmacist Assistant (Post-Basic) (Institutional). with the SAPC.
Grade 3: A minimum of 13 years’ appropriate experience as Pharmacist Assistant after registration as a Pharmacist Assistant (Post-Basic) (Institutional). with the SAPC.
Inherent requirement of the job: Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence. Willingness to perform regular after-hours duties. Willingness to travel between PHC facilities
in the Langeberg and provide relief as Pharmacist’s Assistant (ISPA).
Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Computer literacy of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) and dispensing/stock control programs (Wellsky(JAC) and WinRDM) will be an advantage. Ability to work accurately under pressure and maintain a high standard of professionalism. Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Appropriate knowledge of National and Provincial Health Policies, Medicines Act 101of 1965, the Pharmacy Act 53 of 1974 and Public Finance Management Act. Appropriate knowledge of drug supply management. Innovative analytical thinking and the ability to initiate, co-ordinate, manage and sustain programs.
DUTIES :
Pharmaceutical service delivery according to legislation and scope of practice.
Effective medicine supply management (Receiving, storage, control and
distribution of pharmaceuticals) including cold chain management in all areas
where medications are kept. Provision of health information and advice on
correct usage and storage of medication. Assistance with waste management
and rational usage of resources. Compliance with policy and legislative
requirements and Good Pharmacy Practice Guidelines. Assistance with the
Chronic Dispensing Unit (CDU) processes.
ENQUIRIES :
Ms C de Kock Tel No: (023) 614-1304
APPLICATIONS :
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs
(click “online applications”).
NOTE :
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Such
candidates will only be considered for appointment on condition that proof of
application for registration to register with the relevant council and proof of
payment of the prescribed registration fees to the relevant council are
submitted on or before the day of the interview.
This concession is only applicable to candidates who apply for the first time for registration in a specific category with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for change in registration status)” The pool of applications will be considered for vacancies within Langeberg Sub-district, for a period of three months from the date of the advert, provided that the job title, core functions, inherent requirements, and salary level are the same as those of the advertised post.”
CLOSING DATE : 25 OCTOBER 2025
POST 30/162 : PHARMACIST ASSISTANT (POST-BASIC) GRADE 1 TO 3
Garden Route District
SALARY :
Grade 1: R264 750 per annum
Grade 2: R306 411per annum
Grade 3: R330 540 per annum
CENTRE :
Riversdale CDC, Hessequa Sub-district
REQUIREMENTS :
Minimum educational qualification: As required by the training facility and the
South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) plus Post-Basic Pharmacist Assistant
qualification that allows registration with SAPC as a Pharmacist Assistant
(Post-Basic).
Registration with Professional council: Registration with the
South African Pharmacy Council as Pharmacist’s Assistant (Post- Basic)
(Institutional).
Experience:
Grade 1: None after registration with the SAPC as Pharmacist Assistant (Post-Basic).
Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years’ appropriate experience as Pharmacist Assistant after registration as a Pharmacist Assistant (Post-Basic) with the SAPC.
Grade 3: A minimum of 13 years’ appropriate experience as Pharmacist Assistant after registration as a Pharmacist Assistant (Post-Basic) with the SAPC.
Inherent requirement of the job: Valid driver’s license (Code B/EB)) and willingness to travel in the Sub District. Willingness to work at other clinics in the Sub-District. Willingness to work overtime and after hours as needed.
Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Good knowledge of institutional pharmacy practices and procedures.
Knowledge and/or experience in handling pharmaceutical supplies in both the
hospital and clinic environment, including appropriate cold chain practices.
Knowledge of Drug Supply Management Principles. Knowledge of Good
Pharmacy Practice.
Meticulous and attention to detail. Good interpersonal and
communication skills. Computer literacy in the Microsoft Office Package. Ability
to use at least one of the computerised dispensing and stock control programs
available Physically ability to move heavy pharmaceutical items at various
heights in the pharmacy storeroom.
DUTIES :
Working under both direct and indirect supervision of a pharmacist within the
hospital and clinic environment respectively. Manage drug supply within the
facilities, including but not limited to correct ordering of stock, receiving and
checking of stock, appropriate stock control and storage, rotation of stock to
prevent expiry, accurate handling of expired stock, and appropriate
temperature control.
Dispensing and issuing of acute and chronic scripts according to Standard Treatment Guidelines and the WCGHW Pharmaceutical Code List. Issuing medication prepared by Tertiary Institutions and CDU (Chronic Dispensing Unit) and the management thereof. Support to the pharmacy supervisor and colleagues within the Hessequa Sub-District, within scope of practice. Ensure the provision of high-quality services measured by outcomes of quality assurance activities.
ENQUIRIES :
Ms W Wilson Tel No: (028) 713 – 8615
APPLICATIONS :
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs
(click “online applications”).
NOTE :
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates will
be subjected to a written/practical and oral assessment. “Candidates who are
not in possession of the stipulated registration requirements may also apply.
Such candidates will only be considered for appointment on condition that proof
of application for registration to register with the relevant council and proof of
payment of the prescribed registration fees to the relevant council are
submitted on or before the day of the interview.
This concession is only applicable to candidates who apply for the first time for registration in a specific category with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for change in registration status)” The pool of applicants will be considered for similar vacant posts within the Garden Route District for a period of 3 months from date of advert