Health · Circular 36 of 2026

Assistant Manager: Pharmaceutical Services

Department of Health and Wellness

Overview

Assistant Manager Pharmaceutical Services position in Western Cape Health and Wellness requiring SAPC-registered Pharmacist with 3 years' experience.

Requirements

  • Minimum educational qualification: Basic qualification accredited with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) that allows registration with the SAPC as a Pharmacist.
  • Registration with a professional council: Registration with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) as a Pharmacist.
  • Experience: A minimum of 3 years appropriate experience after registration as a Pharmacist with the SAPC.
  • Inherent requirement of the job: Valid Driver’s license.
  • Willingness to travel.
  • Competencies (knowledge/skills): Excellent written and communication skills.
  • Leadership and managerial skills.
  • High level of Computer Literacy.
  • Appropriate knowledge of National and Provincial Policies.
  • Pharmacy Act 53 of 1974.

Duties

  • Leading and stewarding for health and Wellbeing.
  • Cultivating a System for Ethical and Just Decision-Making.
  • Cultivating a System for Collaborative Policy Making.
  • Cultivating a System for People-Centred Care.

How to apply

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

Enquiries: Ms H Moeng Tel No: (021) 483-8408

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 may undergo a Competency Based Assessment. 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 Post 35/278: Senior State Accountant: Financial Accounting (X2 Posts), Centre: Directorate: Financial Accounting, R413 001 per annum has been cancelled. MANAGEMENT ECHELON

Post 36/313, sourced from the DPSA Circular 36 of 2026. Apply directly to Department of Health and Wellness by 23 October 2026, 17:00 PM. This is an unofficial index; the advert in the circular is authoritative.

Location
Laboratory and Blood Service Support, Western Cape
Salary
R1 317 108 p/a
Closing date
23 October 2026, 17:00 PM
Reference
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How to apply →

Apply directly to the department, by the closing date, quoting the reference.