This vacancy has closed. It closed on 24 July 2026 and is kept here for reference only.
DEPUTY MANAGER: PHARMACEUTICAL SERVICES
Department of Health
- Reference number
- ECHEALTH/DPM/FRH/APL/01/07/2026
- Salary
- R1 297 089 – R1 395 528 per annum, (OSD), (all-inclusive remuneration package) - basic salary consists of 70% or 75% of total package, salary package will be structured according to Middle Management Service guidelines.
- Centre
- Buffalo City Metro, Frere Tertiary Hospital
- Province
- Eastern Cape
- Closing date
- 24 July 2026
- Circular
- No 24 of 2026
Requirements
B.Pharm or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) as a pharmacist. A minimum of 7 years appropriate experience after registration as a Pharmacist with the SAPC of which three (3) years of experience as a Pharmacist Supervisor/Assistant Manager (or performing the functions) in the pharmaceutical environment. Registration with the SAPC as a Pharmacist A good understanding of relevant legislation. National Drug Policy, the essential Drugs programme, Public finance Management Act (PFMA), Medicines and related Substances Act and Pharmacy Act. Sound leadership, analytic and computer proficiency Good warehousing practice and pharmacy practice. Extensive knowledge of pharmaceutical services’ approaches. Sound knowledge and understanding of the mandate of the Medical supplies Depot. Knowledge and understanding of the legislative prescripts governing the public service. Knowledge and skilled in managing quality improvement programmes. Must be achievement-driven and self-motivated. Be available to be a responsible pharmacist when required. Good verbal, written communication and presentation skills. Good in team building and problem solving. A valid driver’s licence.
Duties
To perform the duties of the warehouse manager in accordance with the Pharmacy Act, GPP and GWP. Ensure compliance of the warehouse to pharmacy and other relevant legislation. Ensure proper storage of medicines at the depot and distribution to healthcare institutions and facilities. Strengthen stakeholder and warehouse staff engagement to improve performance and service delivery. Facilitate the development and maintenance of internal control procedures to mitigate identified risks in the warehouse. Ensure the effective and efficient use of warehouse resources. Represent pharmaceutical services at relevant meetings and serve on various committees and participate in relevant forums in forums in depot. Coordinate training programmes for pharmacy assistants. Pharmacist interns and other support personnel. Develop protocols, standard operating procedures and guidelines for efficient and cost-effective pharmaceutical service. Supervise pharmacists and pharmacist assistants. Maintain discipline and deal with grievances and labour relations systems. Compiling report for submission to warehouse management on monthly and quarterly basis.
Where to send your application
can be submitted electronically via email to: Noluthando.Mthitshana@echealth.gov.za
Enquiries
Ms N Mthitshana Tel No: (043) 709 2487/2532
Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 24 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 10 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 10 September 2026.
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