ASSISTANT MANAGER: PHARMACEUTICAL SERVICES

Department of Correctional Services

Directorate: Non-Communicable Diseases and Support Services

Reference number: HO 2026/11/24
Salary: R1 137 354 per annum, (all-inclusive package)
Centre: National Head Office
Province: Limpopo
Closing date: 9 November 2026
Circular: No 38 of 2026

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Requirements

Basic qualification accredited with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) that allows registration with the SAPC as a Pharmacist. Registration with the SAPC as a Pharmacist. A minimum of five [5] years appropriate experience after registration as a Pharmacist with the SAPC. Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence. Competencies And Attributes: In-depth knowledge of Pharmacy Act, medicines and related Substances Control Act, national drug policy, good pharmacy practice in South Africa, SAPC regulations, OHSC norms and standards. Knowledge of pharmaceutical quantification, forecasting, procurement, inventory management, data analysis and management (stock levels, consumption trends, age analysis). Clinical and pharmaceutical care competencies, pharmacovigilance and patient safety systems. Risk management. Willingness to travel to support service delivery. Negotiation, problem solving and analysis, listening, communication and report-writing skills. Information management. Project and programme management. Change management. Stakeholder management. Service delivery innovation. Decision making. Integrity and honesty. Confidentiality. Good interpersonal relations. Assertiveness. Ability to network. Resilient. Diplomacy and tactful.

Duties

Coordinate and ensure procurement of pharmaceutical products. Manage pharmaceutical inventory and stock. Ensure and monitor regulatory compliance to South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) requirements. Ensure rational medicine use, pharmacovigilance, research and clinical interventions. Develop and review policies, training, public health, advisory and support functions. Management of human resources, finance and assets. Management of performance information.

Where to send your application

should be submitted online at https://careers.dcs.gov.za/ Emailed, post or hand delivered applications will not be considered.

Enquiries

National Head Office: Ms NS Khumalo Tel No: (012) 307 2174 or Ms TP Ngobeni Tel No: (012) 305 8589.

Note

Appointment under the Public Service Act.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 38 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 23 October 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 24 October 2026.