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: Overberg District Office
Province: Western Cape
Closing date: 5 October 2026
Circular: No 34 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 as with the SAPC as a Pharmacist Assistant (Post- Basic). Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years’ appropriate experience after registration as a Pharmacist Assistant (Post-Basic) with the SAPC. Grade 3: A minimum of 13 years’ relevant experience after registration as a Pharmacist Assistant (Post-Basic) with the SAPC. Inherent requirements of the job: A valid driver’s license. Willingness to work overtime when necessary. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Good communication skills (written and verbal). Ability to function independently, as well as in a multi-disciplinary team to ensure good patient care. Knowledge of relevant legislation and policies of the Department of Health Western Cape.

Duties

Responsible for the effective control and provision of pharmaceutical products. Responsible for the accurate compounding and manipulation of medicines or scheduled substances. Responsible for the effective control and distribution of pharmaceutical stock to areas within the facility for stock replacement. Responsible for data capturing, record keeping, statistics gathering, information provision and the daily running of the pharmacy department including dealing with queries on pharmacy matters.

Where to send your application

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

Enquiries

Ms S. Mbodla Tel No: (028) 814-3649

Note

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. 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 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. This concession is only applicable on health professionals who apply for the first time for registration in a specific category with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for change in registration status). It should be noted that advertised posts are linked to the Institution/ Facility that forms part of the Rural Central Service platform. Upon appointment, incumbents will be expected to render clinical services across institutions in the Rural Central, as needed to sustain health service delivery.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 34 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 18 September 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 18 September 2026.

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