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General Worker: Pharmacy ( X2 Posts)

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS

New Somerset Hospital Posted 31 Oct 2026 Closes in 16 days
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Vacancy at a glance

Reference number Not advertised separately
DPSA post POST39/392
Company / organisation DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Location New Somerset Hospital
Salary R144 024 p.a.
Posted 31 Oct 2026
Closing date 16 Nov 2026

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Overview

Provide effective operational and logistical support to pharmacy services through the collection, transportation and distribution of medicines, pharmaceutical stock, supplies, prescriptions and related documentation within the hospital and associated servi ce areas. Assist with the receiving, handling, picking, packing, issuing and movement of pharmaceutical stock and supplies in accordance with prescribed procedures and stock rotation principles.

Requirements

  • Minimum educational qualification: Basic numeracy and literacy skills
  • Experience: Appropriate experience in a pharmaceutical, healthcare logistics or stock distribution environment
  • Inherent requirements of the job: Willingness to work shifts, weekends, public holidays and overtime when required
  • Ability to perform physical tasks involving the movement and transportation of medicine boxes, stock, trolleys and supplies
  • Ability to walk long distances within the hospital environment
  • Ability to work in a healthcare environment and handle pharmaceutical stock and related supplies
  • Competencies (knowledge/skills): The ability to receive, handle, distribute and issue stock, supplies and pharmaceutical products according to prescribed procedures and standard oper ating practices
  • Ability to read, interpret and process requisitions, stock orders and related documentation
  • Basic knowledge of stock rotation principles (FIFO/FEFO)
  • Basic numerical skills
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to work eff ectively in a team
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding patient information and prescriptions
  • Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety principles

Responsibilities

  • Provide effective operational and logistical support to pharmacy services through the collection, transportation and distribution of medicines, pharmaceutical stock, supplies, prescriptions and related documentation within the hospital and associated servi ce areas
  • Assist with the receiving, handling, picking, packing, issuing and movement of pharmaceutical stock and supplies in accordance with prescribed procedures and stock rotation principles
  • Support medicine distribution and stock movement processes by collecting and delivering ward stock, prescriptions, pharmaceutical supplies and other authorised documentation between pharmacy, wards, clinics and designated service points
  • Maintain a clean, safe and organised working environment in accordance with Occ upational Health and Safety requirements and departmental procedures
  • Report operational concerns, delays, incidents and stock -related issues to supervisors timeously
  • Maintain professional conduct and compliance by adhering to attendance requirements, wor king hours, departmental policies, confidentiality requirements and the Code of Conduct
  • Demonstrate accountability, effective communication and positive working relationships while carrying out assigned duties

How to apply

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

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