Pharmacist Assistant Grade 1 to 3 (POST-BASIC)

Overview

Pharmacist Assistant Grade 1 to 3 (Post-Basic) needed at Cape Medical Depot to assist with receiving, storing and issuing pharmaceutical stock.

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 SAPC as a Pharmacist Assistant (Post-Basic).
• Registration with a professional council: Registration with the SAPC as a Pharmacist Assistant Post Basic or Pharmacist Assistant Post Basic (Warehousing).
• 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 requirement of the job: Willingness to undergo competency training to operate a hyster/ forklift.
• Willingness to work overtime when required.
• Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge and/or experience in handling pharmaceutical supplies particularly in a warehouse environment, including Cold Chain Practices.
• Knowledge of Drug Supply Management Principles.
• Good knowledge of wholesale warehouse practices and procedures.
• Good literacy and numeric skills.
• The ability to work in a warehouse type situation and have the physical dexterity.
• Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams).
• Ability to lift heavy objects and operate heavy machinery- stackers, pallet jacks, Hyster/ Forklift.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team.
• Ability to comply with applicable legislation.
• Ability to work accurately under pressure and maintain a high work ethic.

Duties

• Assist with the receiving and storage of pharmaceutical products from suppliers.
• Assist with the control of pharmaceutical stock.
• Assist with the Issuing of stock against orders from health facilities within the scope of practice of a Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant.
• Assist with the efficient and secure packaging of pharmaceutical products for delivery.
• Assist with the effective control and distribution of completed pharmaceutical orders to facilities.
• Compliance with good pharmacy practice and good warehouse practice.
• Support and assist the Pharmacy Supervisor with collating statistics.

How to apply

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

Enquiries: Ms C Buthelezi Tel No: (021) 483-8804

Notes

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates will be subjected to a written/practical and oral assessment. Candidates who are not in possession of the stipulated registration requirements may also apply. Such candidates will only be considered for appointment, on condition that proof of application for registration with the relevant council and proof of payment of the prescribed registration fees to the relevant council are submitted on or before the day of the interview. This concession is only applicable on health professionals who apply for the first time for registration in a specific category with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for change in registration status)”. It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time and place as determined by the Department. Kindly note that excess personnel will receive preference. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. ERRATUM: Kindly note that the advert for the Post 28/215: Assistant Director: Expenditure Analysis and Management Reporting, Salary R487 197 per annum, Centre: Head Office (Cape Town) advertised in the Public Service Vacancy 28 dated 07 August 2026 with Ref No: 28/215. Kindly note that the post has been cancelled. OTHER POSTS