This vacancy has closed. It closed on 28 August 2026 and is kept here for reference only.
PHARMACIST ASSISTANT POST BASIC
Department of Health
- Reference number
- NMH/PHARS/2026
- Salary
- Grade 1: R275 340 – R310 422 per annum Grade 2: R318 666 – R337 083 per annum Grade 3: R343 761 – R390 396 per annum Other Benefits:13th Cheque/ Service Bonus Medical Aid (Optional) Homeowners Allowance: Employee must meet prescribed requirements.
- Centre
- Niemeyer Memorial Hospital
- Province
- KwaZulu-Natal
- Closing date
- 28 August 2026
- Circular
- No 29 of 2026
Requirements
Grade 12 (Senior Certificate) or equivalent. Registration with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) as a Pharmacist Assistant (Post Basic).Current registration with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) Grade1: Experience: No experience Grade 2: Experience: A minimum of 5 years appropriate/recognisable as a Pharmacist Assistant (Post Basic) after registration with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) as a Pharmacist Assistant (Post Basic) Experience: A minimum of 12 years appropriate /recognisable experience Pharmacist Assistant (Post Basic) after registration with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) as a Pharmacist Assistant (Post Basic) Knowledge, Skills, Training And Competencies Required Knowledge of the Pharmacy Act and Good Pharmacy Practice. Knowledge of pharmaceutical legislation and policies. Understanding of medicine supply management. Knowledge of stock control. Good communication and interpersonal skills. Computer literacy. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Problem-solving and reporting-writing skills.
Duties
Assist in the provision of an efficient pharmaceutical service under the supervision of a pharmacist. Dispense medicine according to approved Standard Operating Procedures and within the scope of practice of a Pharmacist Assistant (Post Basic) Receive, store, issue and control pharmaceutical stock. Perform stock counts and assist with the inventory management. Pack and distribute medicine to wards, clinics and department. Maintain accurate pharmaceutical records and documentations. Ensure compliance with Good Pharmacy Practice and pharmaceutical legislation. Participate in quality improvement programmes and medicine management initiatives. Maintain cleanliness and organization of the pharmacy storage areas. Provide medicine information to healthcare professionals and patients within the scope of practice. Perform any other duties delegated by the Pharmacy Manager or supervising pharmacist.
Where to send your application
Please forward applications quoting reference number to: Human Resource Management, Niemeyer Memorial Hospital, Private Bag X1004, Utrecht, 2980 or email: Niemeyer.Intern@kznhealth.gov.za
Enquiries
Mr. VB Dlamini Tel No: (034) 331 3011
Note
Directions to Candidates: The following documents must be submitted: Applications are not required to submit copies of qualification and other relevant document on application but must submit the Employment Form (Z83) and the detailed Curriculum Vitae. Certified copies of certificates and other relevant documents will only be requested from shortlisted candidate on or before the interviews. Therefore, only shortlisted candidates for a post will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interview, following communication from HR. It will be expected candidate(s) to be available for interview process on a day, all shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. The reference number must be indicated in the column provided on form Z83 e.g. Reference Number (NMH/THRT2026) Persons with disabilities should feel free to apply for the post Failure to comply with the above instructions will disqualify the applicants. The appointment is subject to positive outcome obtained from the State Security Agency (SAA) to the following checks (criminal clearance, credit records, and citizenship), verification of Educational Qualifications by SAQA, verification of previous experience from Employers. Please note that due to a large number of applications received, applications will not be acknowledged, however, only the short-listed applicants will be advised of the outcome. Applicants are respectfully informed that, if no notification of appointment is received within 3 months after the closing date, they must accept that their applications were unsuccessful. Please note that no S&T payments will be considered for payment to candidates that are Invited for interview. (This Department is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, whose aim is to promote representivity at all levels of different Occupational Categories in the Department). Employment Equity Target for both posts African Male.
Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 29 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 14 August 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 7 September 2026.
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