PHARMACIST GRADE 1 TO 3 (PRODUCTION)

Department of Health

Salary: Grade 1: R882 816 per annum Grade 2: R954 339 per annum Grade 3: R1 041 402 per annum
Centre: Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital, Rondebosch
Province: Western Cape
Closing date: 24 August 2026
Circular: No 28 of 2026

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Requirements

Minimum educational qualification: Basic qualification accredited with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) that allows registration with the SAPC as a Pharmacist. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) as a pharmacist. Experience: Grade 1: None after registration as a pharmacist with the SAPC in respect of SA qualified employees. 1-year relevant experience after registration as pharmacist with a recognized foreign Health Professional council in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community service as required in South Africa. Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years’ appropriate experience after registration as a pharmacist with the SAPC in respect of SA qualified employees. 6-years relevant experience after registration as pharmacist with a recognized foreign Health Professional council in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community service as required in South Africa. Grade 3: A minimum of 13 years’ appropriate experience after registration as a pharmacist with the SAPC in respect of SA qualified employees. 14-years relevant experience after registration as pharmacist with a recognized foreign Health Professional council in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community service as required in South Africa. Inherent requirements of the job: Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license. Willingness to perform regular after-hours duties. Willingness to perform standby duties and call-out duties when required to do so. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Computer literacy (MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook). Ability to work accurately under pressure and maintain a high standard of professionalism. Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Appropriate knowledge of National and Provincial Health Policies, Medicines Act 101of 1965, the Pharmacy Act 53 of 1974 and Public Finance Management Act. Appropriate clinical and pharmaceutical knowledge. Innovative analytical thinking and the ability to initiate, co-ordinate, manage and sustain systems. Ability to manage and supervise staff in the absence of the manager and to conduct all administrative functions required.

Duties

Pharmaceutical service delivery includes services within the boundaries of RWMCH and improving continuity of care within the Ecosystem it serves. Effective medicine supply management (Procurement, storage, control and distribution of pharmaceuticals) including cold chain management in all areas where medications are kept. Quality assurance and clinical governance including rational medicine use. Assist with corporate governance functions including financial control, implementation and evaluation of budgetary control measures, human resource management and development and information management. Ensure compliance with policy and legislative requirements and Good Pharmacy Practice Guidelines. Assist with the implementation and management of Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS).

Where to send your application

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

Enquiries

Mr E Williams Tel No: (021) 658-5031

Note

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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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