PHARMACIST ASSISTANT (POST BASIC) GRADE 1 TO 3

Department of Health

Salary: Grade 1: R275 340 per annum Grade 2: R318 666 per annum Grade 3: R343 761 per annum
Centre: Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory
Province: Western Cape
Closing date: 18 September 2026
Circular: No 32 of 2026

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Requirements

Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) as a Pharmacist’s Assistant (Post Basic) Institutional or Pharmacist’s Assistant (Post Basic). Registration with a professional council: Registration with the SAPC as Pharmacist’s Assistant (Post-Basic) or Pharmacist’s Assistant (Post-Basic) (Institutional). Experience: Grade 1: None after registration with the SAPC as Pharmacist’s Assistant (Post-Basic). Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years’ appropriate experience as Pharmacist’s Assistant after registration as a Pharmacist’s Assistant (Post-Basic) with the SAPC. Grade 3: A minimum of 13 years’ appropriate experience as Pharmacist’s Assistant after registration as a Pharmacist’s Assistant (Post-Basic) with the SAPC. Inherent requirements of the job: Physical ability to safely move heavy pharmaceutical items stored at various heights in the pharmacy. Must be willing to prepare and mix chemotherapy. Ability and willingness to work in a team environment with rotation of duties according to rosters. Must be willing to work overtime and after hours as needed. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Computer literacy (MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) as well as demonstrating experience in using JAC/ WellSky dispensing system. Knowledge of Good Pharmacy Practice and of institutional pharmacy practices and procedures. Knowledge of Medicine Supply Management Principles, including cold chain management. Appropriate knowledge of National and Provincial Health Policies, Medicines Act 101of 1965, the Pharmacy Act 53 of 1974 and Public Finance Management Act. Patient orientated with excellent interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to communicate with other health care professionals. Ability to plan, manage time effectively, take accountability, problem solve, innovate, work accurately under pressure and maintain a high standard of professionalism. Ability to take accountability for assigned duties including medicine related queries.

Duties

Providing a safe, efficient, cost-effective comprehensive pharmaceutical service. Dispensing of medicines including documenting & assisting with medicine related queries. Effective control of pharmaceutical stock in Pharmacy and the Wards, including receiving, storage, control, distribution, cold chain management and temperature monitoring. -Assisting with data collection and record keeping. Assisting with training, teaching and mentoring of Pharmacy staff. Supporting the Pharmacy supervisor with process improvement strategies, audit compliance and adhering to GPP requirements. Compliance with all People management policies and practices, including conflict & complaint management. Ensuring adherence to Infection Control and Occupational Health & Safety Practices.

Where to send your application

Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”). 282

Enquiries

Ms V Naicker Tel No: (021) 404-3216

Note

No payment of any kind is required when applying for these posts. Shortlisted candidates maybe subjected to a practical assessment. Candidates who are not in possession of the stipulated registration requirements may also apply. Such candidates will only be considered for appointment on condition that proof of application for registration to register with the relevant council and proof of payment of the prescribed registration fees to the relevant council are submitted on or before the day of the interview.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 32 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 4 September 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 10 September 2026.

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