Pharmacist Assistant (Post Basic) Grade 1 To 3
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Vacancy at a glance
- Employer
- DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS
- Location
- Caledon Hospital, Theewaterskloof Sub- district
- Pay or stipend
- Grade 1: R275 340 p.a. Grade 2: R318 666 p.a. Grade 3: R343 761 p.a.
- Closing date
- 9 Nov 2026
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Overview
Assist with the effective control and provision of pharmaceutical products. Assist with accurate compounding, manipulation or manufacturing of a nonsterile medicine or scheduled substance.
Requirements
- Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) as a Pharmacist’s Assistant (Post Basic) Institutional or Pharmacist’s Assistant (Post Basic)
- Registration with a professi onal council: Registration with the SAPC as Pharmacist’s Assistant (Post -Basic) or Pharmacist’s Assistant (Post - Basic) (Institutional)
- Experience: Grade 1: None after registration as 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 requirements of the job: A valid driver’s license
- Willingness to work overtime when necessary
- Competencies (knowledge/skills): A bility to function independently, as well as in a multi -disciplinary team to ensure good patient care
- Computer literacy (MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) as well as demonstrating experience in using JAC/ WellSky dispensing system
- Knowledge of Good Pharmacy Practice and of institutional pharmacy practices and procedures
- Knowledge of Medicine Supply Management Principles, including cold chain management
- Appropriate knowledge of National and Provincial Health Policies, Medicines Act 101of 1965, the Pharmacy Act 53 of 1974 and Public Finance Management Act
- Patient orientated with excellent interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to communicate with other health care professionals
- Ability to plan, manage time effectively, take accountability, problem solve, innovate, work accurately under pressure and maintain a high standard of professionalism
- Ability to take accountability for assigned duties including medicine related queries
- Knowledge of Chronic Dispensing Unit, relevant to The Department of Health Western Cape
Responsibilities
- Assist with the effective control and provision of pharmaceutical products
- Assist with accurate compounding, manipulation or manufacturing of a nonsterile medicine or scheduled substance
- Assist with the effective control and distribution of pharmaceutic al stock to areas within the facility for stock replacement
- Support and assist the Pharmacy Manager with data capturing, record keeping, statistics gathering, information provision and the daily running of the pharmacy department including dealing with queries on pharmacy matters
- Responsible for preparation of prescriptions and assist with the dispensing of medication for individual patient use under direct supervision of a pharmacist as per the Pharmacy Act
- Relieve duties within sub district
How to apply
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
Enquiries
Ms JM Van der Westhuizen Tel No: (028) 212-1070
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