Pharmacist Assistant (POST Basic) Grade 1 to 3

Inkrwelo yokuqwalasela

Pharmacist Assistant (Post Basic) positions at Grade 1 to 3 level at the Overberg District Office, requiring SAPC registration and relevant qualifications.

Imfuneko

• 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 as with the SAPC as a Pharmacist Assistant (Post- Basic).
• Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years’ appropriate experience after registration as a Pharmacist Assistant (Post- Basic) with the SAPC.
• Grade 3: A minimum of 13 years’ relevant experience after registration as a Pharmacist Assistant (Post-Basic) with the SAPC.
• Inherent requirements of the job: A valid driver’s license.
• Willingness to work overtime when necessary.
• Competencies (knowledge/skills): Good communication skills (written and verbal).
• Ability to function independently, as well as in a multi-disciplinary team to ensure good patient care.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and policies of the Department of Health Western Cape.

Imiqobo

• Responsible for the effective control and provision of pharmaceutical products.
• Responsible for the accurate compounding and manipulation of medicines or scheduled substances.
• Responsible for the effective control and distribution of pharmaceutical stock to areas within the facility for stock replacement.
• Responsible for data capturing, record keeping, statistics gathering, information provision and the daily running of the pharmacy department including dealing with queries on pharmacy matters.
• Responsible for preparation of prescriptions and assist with the dispensing of medication for individual patient use under indirect supervision of a pharmacist as per the Pharmacy Act.

Indlela yokuqoka

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

Imibuzo: Ms S. Mbodla Tel No: (028) 814-3649

Amanqaku

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. 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 should be noted that advertised posts are linked to the Institution/ Facility that forms part of the Rural Central Service platform. Upon appointment, incumbents will be expected to render clinical services across institutions in the Rural Central, as needed to sustain health service delivery. 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 33/226: Professional Nurse Grade 1 To 3 (General) (Primary Health Care), Salary: Grade 1: R337 359 per annum, Grade 2: R411 978 per annum, Grade 3: R495 423 per annum Centre: Overstrand PHC Support and Outreach advertised in the Public Service Vacancy 33 dated 11 September 2026, with reference number Post 33/226: Post has been cancelled. OTHER POSTS