Pharmacist Assistant (POST Basic) Grade 1 to 3

Overview

Pharmacist Assistant Post Basic position at Groote Schuur Hospital offering a safe and efficient pharmaceutical service with salaries ranging from R275,340 to R343,761 per annum.

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 professional council: Registration with the SAPC as Pharmacist’s Assistant (Post-Basic) or Pharmacist’s 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’s Assistant after registration as a Pharmacist’s Assistant (Post-Basic) with the SAPC.
• Grade 3: A minimum of 13 years’ appropriate experience as Pharmacist’s Assistant after registration as a Pharmacist’s Assistant (Post-Basic) with the SAPC.
• Inherent requirements of the job: Physical ability to safely move heavy pharmaceutical items stored at various heights in the pharmacy.
• Must be willing to prepare and mix chemotherapy.
• Ability and willingness to work in a team environment with rotation of duties according to rosters.
• Must be willing to work overtime and after hours as needed.
• Competencies (knowledge/skills): 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.

Duties

• Providing a safe, efficient, cost-effective comprehensive pharmaceutical service.
• Dispensing of medicines including documenting & assisting with medicine related queries.
• Effective control of pharmaceutical stock in Pharmacy and the Wards, including receiving, storage, control, distribution, cold chain management and temperature monitoring. -Assisting with data collection and record keeping.
• Assisting with training, teaching and mentoring of Pharmacy staff.
• Supporting the Pharmacy supervisor with process improvement strategies, audit compliance and adhering to GPP requirements.
• Compliance with all People management policies and practices, including conflict & complaint management.
• Ensuring adherence to Infection Control and Occupational Health & Safety Practices.

How to apply

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

Enquiries: Ms V Naicker Tel No: (021) 404-3216

Notes

No payment of any kind is required when applying for these posts. Shortlisted candidates maybe subjected to a practical 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 to register 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. 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 31/426: Medical Specialist Grade 1 To 3 (Orthopaedic Surgery) , Salary R 468 459 per annum Centre: Karl Bremer Hospital, advertised in the Public Service Vacancy 31 dated 28 August 2026, with reference number: Post 31/426 has been amended as follows: Post title: Medical Officer Grade 1 to 3 (Orthopaedic Surgery) , Salary: Grade 1: R1 041 402 per annum Grade 2: R1 188 255 per annum Grade 3: R1 375 245 per annum (A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs.) OTHER POSTS