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Pharmacist Assistant (Post Basic) Grade 1 To 3

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS

Stellenbosch, Western Cape Posted 25 Oct 2026 Closes in 15 days

Vacancy at a glance

Employer
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Location
Stellenbosch, Western Cape
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

Assists with pharmaceutical service delivery according to legislation and scope of practice. Assists with effective medicine supply management (Receiving, storage, control and distribution of pharmaceuticals) including cold chain management in all areas where medications are kept.

Requirements

  • Minimum educational qualification: As required by the training facility and the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) plus a Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant qualification that allows registration with the SAPC as a Pharmacist Assistant (Post -Basic) (Instit utional) or Pharmacist Assistant (Post Basic)
  • Registration with a professional council: Current registration with the SAPC as a Pharmacist Assistant (Post Basic) or Pharmacist Assistant (Post Basic) (Institutional)
  • Experience: Grade 1 : None after registration with the SAPC as Pharmacist 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 (Code B/EB) driver’s license
  • Willingness to perform regular after - hours duties
  • 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 excel lent 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 - and stock management knowledge
  • Innovative analytical thinking and the ability to assist in initiating, coordinating, managing and sustaining programmes

Responsibilities

  • Assists with pharmaceutical service delivery according to legislation and scope of practice
  • Assists with effective medicine supply management (Receiving, storage, control and distribution of pharmaceuticals) including cold chain management in all areas where medications are kept
  • Assists with provision of health information, advice on correct usage and storage of medication
  • Assists with waste management and rational usage of resources
  • Compliance with policy and legislative requirements and Good Pharmacy Practice Guidelines
  • Assists the pharmacists with the Chronic Dispensing Unit (CDU) processes

How to apply

Application instructions from the official source

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

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Enquiries

Recruitment enquiries

Ms. E Wessels Tel No: (021) 815-8307

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