This vacancy has closed. It closed on 17 August 2026 and is kept here for reference only.

PHARMACIST ASSISTANT (POST-BASIC) GRADE 1 TO 3 (CHRONIC MEDICATION)

Department of Health

Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services

Salary: Grade 1: R275 340 per annum Grade 2: R318 666 per annum Grade 3: R343 761 per annum
Centre: Northern/Tygerberg Sub-structure
Province: Western Cape
Closing date: 17 August 2026
Circular: No 27 of 2026

Requirements

Minimum educational qualification: As required by the training facility and the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) plus Post-Basic Pharmacist Assistant qualification that allows registration with the SAPC as a Pharmacist Assistant (Post-Basic) or Pharmacist Assistant (Post-Basic) Institutional. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the SAPC as a Pharmacist Assistant (Post- Basic) (Institutional) or Pharmacist Assistant (Post Basic). Experience: Grade 1: None after registration 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 requirement of the job: Valid (Code B/EB) drivers’ license. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Good computer literacy. Ability to work as part of a team or independently. Ability to work under pressure. Accuracy and attention to detail. Good understanding Good Pharmacy Practice (GPP). Ethical working Practice and compliance.

Duties

Meaningful engagement with key stakeholders. Management and coordination of private providers for NTSS. Direct service delivery at Primary Health Care facilities within NTSS on a rotational basis. Assist private providers with stock and pharmacy related queries. Assist with issuing of pharmaceutical products and quality provision of Pharmaceutical Care Assist with the control of stock by managing the safe and reliable procurement, storage, control and distribution of quality pharmaceuticals. Assist with the collation and organisation of information for research purposes and any reasonable job-related requests within the scope of practice of the Pharmacist Assistant (Post-Basic).

Where to send your application

Applicants apply online: www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”)

Enquiries

Mr T Rawoot Tel No: (021) 827-9120

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 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.” 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 a change in registration status)”. Candidates will be subjected to a practical/written and oral assessment.

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 24 October 2026.