PHARMACIST ASSISTANT (POST-BASIC) GRADE 1

Department of Health

Reference number: MPDOH/JULY/26/1219
Salary: R275 340 – R310 422 per annum
Centre: Gert Sibande District: Carolina Hospital Amajuba Memorial Hospital
Province: Mpumalanga
Closing date: 17 August 2026
Circular: No 27 of 2026

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Requirements

Senior Certificate / Grade 12 plus registered as Post- Basic Pharmacist Assistant with South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) (2026). Valid work permit will be required from non-South Africans. Skills in terms of consultations. Knowledge of current health and public service legislation, regulations and policies. Good communication, problem solving and conflict management skills. Professionalism, accuracy, flexibility, independence and ethical behaviour.

Duties

Ensure proper receipt recording and storage of all medicines and consumables according to standard operating procedures handled in the area of operations. Ensure responsibility and accountability for safe patient medicine use. Compounding and preparation of any medicines as delegated. Promote correct evaluation prescriptions and legal processing of medicine prescription, stocktaking and distribution of supplies to the client. Promotion of Public Health. Ensure accurate recording of statistics and administrative requirements as required by policy.

Where to send your application

Departmental Online Application System: www.mpuhealth.gov.za

Enquiries

Mr. Emmanuel Makokoropo Tel No: (013) 766 3384 / Ms. Gugu Nkosi Tel No: (013) 766 3103 / Ms. Nomsa Maphanga Tel No: (013) 766 3207 / Ms. Sebenzile Mthisi Tel No: (013) 766 3339 and IT related queries: Help desk Tel No: (013) 766 3018.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 27 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 31 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 31 July 2026.

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