Pharmacist Assistant

Pharmacist Assistant


๐Ÿ“Œ Vacancy: Pharmacist Assistant (Post-Basic) Grade 1โ€“3 (3 Posts)

Department: Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services
Location: Southern/Western Sub-structure Office
Application Closing Date: 13 June 2025


๐Ÿ’ผ Positions Available

  • Chronic Disease Management (x2 Posts)
  • Roving Western Clinics (x1 Post)

๐Ÿ’ฐ Salary Ranges

  • Grade 1: R264,750 per annum
  • Grade 2: R306,411 per annum
  • Grade 3: R330,540 per annum

๐Ÿ“š Minimum Educational Qualification

  • As required by the training facility and the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC)
  • Post-Basic Pharmacist Assistant qualification that allows registration with the SAPC

๐Ÿ“ Registration Requirements

  • Registration with SAPC as a Pharmacist Assistant (Post-Basic)

๐Ÿ“ˆ Experience Requirements

  • Grade 1: No experience required post-registration
  • Grade 2: Minimum 5 yearsโ€™ appropriate experience
  • Grade 3: Minimum 13 yearsโ€™ appropriate experience

๐Ÿš— Inherent Job Requirements

  • Valid Code B/EB driverโ€™s licence
  • Willingness to work after-hours
  • Willingness to travel between PHC facilities in the SWS

๐Ÿ›  Key Competencies

  • Strong computer literacy
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and in a team
  • Able to perform well under pressure

๐Ÿ”ง Duties and Responsibilities

  • Assist in prescription processing under a pharmacistโ€™s supervision
  • Prepare, label, and supply medication appropriately
  • Provide patient guidance and health promotion
  • Manage ordering, control, and distribution of medications
  • Support chronic medication access programs (e.g., home deliveries)
  • Carry out general administrative and housekeeping tasks

๐Ÿ“ž Enquiries:

Ms E. Osmond
๐Ÿ“ž Tel: (021) 202-0981


๐Ÿ“ Additional Notes

  • Apply online: www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs
  • No application fees required
  • Candidates in “Community Pharmacy” category may apply but must switch to “Institutional Pharmacy” within 12 months
  • A written/practical and oral assessment may form part of the selection process
  • A pool of qualifying applicants may be considered for similar roles for 3 months

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