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Pharmacist Assistant (Post -Basic) Grade 1 To 3 ( X9 Posts)

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS

Nolungile CDC Macassar CDC Kleinvlei CDC ( X2 Posts) Khayelitsha CHC Nomzamo CDC Mfuleni CDC ( X2 Posts) Gustrouw CDC Posted 6 Sep 2026 Closes in 12 days

Overview

Perform the following services or acts under the direct personal supervision of a pharmacist: Assist with reading and preparation of a prescription, the selection, manipulation or compounding of the medicine, the labelling and supply of the medicine in an appropriate container following the interpretation and evaluation of the prescription by a pharmacist. Assist with the provision of instructions regarding the correct use of medicine supplied and information to individuals to promote health.

Requirements

  • Minimum educational qualification: As required by the training facility and the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) plus Post -Basic Pharmacist Assistant qualification that allows registration with the SAPC as a Pharmacist Assistant (Post -Basic) ( Institutional )
  • Registration with a professional council: Registration with the SAPC as a Pharmacist’s Assistant (Post -Basic) or as Pharmacist Assistant (Post -Basic) ( Institutional )
  • Experience: Grade 1: None after registration with the SAPC as Pharmacist’s 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
  • Competencies (knowledge/skills): Good computer literacy
  • Ability to work as part of a team or independently
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Fluent in JAC, Medsas and RMD
  • Familiar with CDU system

Responsibilities

  • Perform the following services or acts under the direct personal supervision of a pharmacist: Assist with reading and preparation of a prescription, the selection, manipulation or compounding of the medicine, the labelling and supply of the medicine in an appropriate container following the interpretation and evaluation of the prescription by a pharmacist
  • Assist with the provision of instructions regarding the correct use of medicine supplied and information to individuals to promote health
  • Assist with the distribution, control of and ordering of medicine and scheduled substances
  • Assist with the compounding or manufacturing of a non- sterile or sterile medicine or scheduled substance according to a formula and standard operating procedures approved
  • Assist with general housekeeping and administrative tasks

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

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