PHARMACIST GRADE 1, 2&3

Department of Health

Reference number: NMH/PHRM/2026
Salary: Grade 1: R882 816 – R936 987 per annum, Plus Rural Allowance appropriate qualification and registration with Pharmacist. Grade 2: R954 339 – R1 011 516 per annum, Plus Rural Allowance = 12% Appropriate qualification and registration with SAPC as Pharmacist plus 5 years’ experience as a pharmacist Grade 3: R1 041 402 - R1 104 669 per annum, Plus Rural Allowance Appropriate qualification and registration with SAPC as Pharmacist plus 13 years’ experience as a pharmacist All-inclusive salary package: 70% and 30% flexible portion can be restructure
Centre: Niemeyer Memorial Hospital
Province: KwaZulu-Natal
Closing date: 26 August 2026
Circular: No 28 of 2026

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Requirements

STD 10 or grade12 Certificate Appropriate qualification and registration with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) as a Pharmacist. Persons in possession of a foreign qualification must furnish the Department with an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) (only when shortlisted). Current registration as a Pharmacist with the SAPC. Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competencies Require: Knowledge of pharmacy information, relevant Government legislative and Department of Health Policies and procedures. Computer literate, management skills. Sound knowledge of District health system. Leadership skills. Interpersonal skills.

Duties

Manage and control distribution of medicine for inpatients, outpatients and clinics. Monitor and evaluate the provision of quality pharmaceutical services including CCMDD. Manage financial resources by maintaining accurate and appropriate records, statistics and information as required by management complying with applicable legislation and regulatory policies. Manage human resource through supervision and support of staff by delegating, empowering, planning and execution. Provide appropriate and adequate counselling to patients ensuring optimal pharmaco-therapeutic outcomes. Have a sound control of stack management with high accuracy/ responsibility and accountability to PFMA and the allocated budget. Have a sound knowledge of the six domains; public health, safe and rational use of medicines and devices and their supply, organisation and management skills, professional and personal practice, critical analysis and research.

Where to send your application

Please forward applications quoting reference number to: Human Resource Management, Niemeyer Memorial Hospital, Private Bag X1004, Utrecht, 2980 or email: Niemeyer.Intern@kznhealth.gov.za

Enquiries

Mr. VB Dlamini Tel No: (034) 331 3011

Note

Directions to Candidates: The following documents must be submitted: Applications are not required to submit copies of qualification and other relevant document on application but must submit the Employment Form (Z83) and the detailed Curriculum Vitae. Certified copies of certificates and other relevant documents will only be requested from shortlisted candidate on or before the interviews. Therefore only shortlisted candidates for a post will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interview following communication from HR. It will be expected candidate(s) to be available for interview process on a day, 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 reference number must be indicated in the column provided on form Z83 e.g. Reference Number (NMH/THRT2026) Persons with disabilities should feel free to apply for the post Failure to comply with the above instructions will disqualify the applicants. The appointment is subject to positive outcome obtained from the State Security Agency (SAA) to the following checks (criminal clearance, credit records, and citizenship), verification of Educational Qualifications by SAQA, verification of previous experience from Employers. Please note that due to a large number of applications received, applications will not be acknowledged, however, only the short-listed applicants will be advised of the outcome. Applicants are respectfully informed that, if no notification of appointment is received within 3 months after the closing date, they must accept that their applications were unsuccessful. Please note that no S&T payments will be considered for payment to candidates that are Invited for interview. (This Department is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, whose aim is to promote representivity at all levels of different Occupational Categories in the Department). Employment Equity Target for both posts African Male.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 28 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 7 August 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 8 August 2026.

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