PHARMACIST ASSISTANT (POST BASIC) GRADE 1 TO 3 (X2 POSTS)

Department of Health

Cape Winelands Health District

Salary: Grade 1: R264 750 per annum Grade 2: R306 411 per annum Grade 3: R330 540 per annum
Centre: Wesfleur Hospital, Southern/Western Sub-structure
Province: Western Cape
Closing date: 7 August 2026
Circular: No 26 of 2026

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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 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 Pharmacist’s Assistant (Post-Basic) Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years’ appropriate experience as Pharmacist Assistant after registration as a Pharmacist Assistant (Post-Basic) with the SAPC. Grade 3: A minimum of 13 years’ appropriate experience as Pharmacist Assistant after registration as a Pharmacist Assistant (Post-Basic) with the SAPC. Inherent requirements of the job: Valid Driver’s License (Code B/EB) and willingness to travel. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Good computer literacy. Fluent in JAC. Ability to work as part of a team or independently. Ability to work under pressure.

Duties

Assist with issuing of pharmaceutical products and ensure quality provision of Pharmaceutical Care, including prescription evaluation. Working under both direct and indirect supervision of a pharmacist within the Atlantis basin which includes Mamre CHC. Assist with the control of stock by managing the safe and reliable procurement, storage, control and distribution of quality pharmaceuticals. Assist with the packing of pharmaceuticals products. Assist with the control and distribution finished pharmacy products. Assist with the collation and organizing 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

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

Enquiries

Ms S Moosa Tel No: (021) 816-8551

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).

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 26 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 24 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 30 July 2026.

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