PHARMACIST ASSISTANT (POST-BASIC) GRADE 1

Department of Health

Reference number: MPDOH/AUG/26/1508
Salary: R275 340 – R310 422 per annum
Centre: Gert Sibande District: Ethandakukhanya CHC (X2 Posts) Kinross Clinic (X1 Post) Lebohang Clinic (X1 Post)
Province: Mpumalanga
Closing date: 9 October 2026
Circular: No 31 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

Should only be submitted online through the link: erecruitment.mpg.gov.za

Enquiries

Mr. Emmanuel Makokoropo Tel No: (013) 766 3384 / Ms. Gugu Nkosi Tel No: (013) 766 3103 / Ms. Sebenzile Mthisi Tel No: (013) 766 3339, Mr. Mxolisi Maseko Tel No: (013) 766 3351, Mr. Samson Nyoni Tel No: (013) 766 3087 and IT related queries: Help desk Tel No: (013) 766 3018.

Note

To Applicants: Applications should be submitted online via the e-recruitment@mpg.gov.za. Applicants are required to submit a fully completed Z83 and detailed Curriculum Vitae. The Department (HR) will request certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents from shortlisted candidates only which may be submitted to HR section of the Department on or before the day of the interview following communication from the relevant HR section of the Department. Applicants must ensure that they fully complete and sign form Z83, even if they are attaching a CV. Incomplete and/or unsigned applications will not be considered. If you are currently in service, please indicate your PERSAL number at the top of form Z83. A complete set of application documents should be submitted separately for every post that you wish to apply for more than one post. Please ensure that you clearly state the full post description and the relevant Post Reference Number on your application. Due to ongoing internal processes, the Department reserves the right to withdraw any post at any time. If no response is received from Mpumalanga Department of Social Development within 90 days after the closing date of the advertisement, applicants must assume that their application was not successful. Please quote the Correct references when applying and where possible the station / centre where the post is. 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 recommended candidates for Senior Management Level (SMS) and Middle Management Level (MMS) posts shall be subjected to a competency assessment. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. All appointments are subject to security clearance, security vetting, employment reference checks, qualification verification and signing of performance agreements. Candidates recommended for SMS positions must be in possession of Certificate of Entry into SMS within the Public Service obtained from the NSG before appointed. The duration of the online Pre-Entry Programme is 120 national hours [15 days]. Full details may be sourced by following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry programme they are. Security clearance will be conducted before appointment is made in all positions. Those who have previously applied for any re-advertised posts are encouraged to re-apply. Youth, Persons with disabilities, Males, Indians are also encouraged to apply and indicate such in their applications. Social Service Profession posts will require shortlisted candidates to provide a recent registration certificate, not proof of payment.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 31 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 28 August 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 10 September 2026.

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