PHARMACIST ASSISTANT (POST BASIC) GRADE 1 TO 3
Garden Route District
SALARY :
Grade 1: R264 750 per annum
Grade 2: R306 411 per annum
Grade 3: R330 540 per annum
CENTRE : Calitzsdorp CC, Kannaland Sub-district, (Stationed at Alan Blyth Hospital)
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) or Pharmacist Assistant (Post-Basic) Institutional. Registration
with a professional council: Registration with the South African Pharmacy
Council as Pharmacist’s Assistant (Post- Basic) (Institutional) or Pharmacist
Assistant (Post-Basic).
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 requirements of the
job: Valid driver’s license (Code B/EB)) and willingness to travel in the Subdistrict. Willingness to work at other clinics in the Sub-district. Willingness to work overtime and after hours as needed.
Competencies (knowledge/ skills):
Good knowledge of institutional pharmacy practices and procedures.
Knowledge and/or experience in handling pharmaceutical supplies in both the
hospital and clinic environment, including appropriate cold chain practices.
Knowledge of Drug Supply Management Principles. Knowledge of Good
Pharmacy Practice. Meticulous and diligent. Good interpersonal and
communication skills. Computer literacy in the Microsoft Office Package. Ability
to use at least one of the computerised dispensing and stock control programs
available. Physically ability to move heavy pharmaceutical items at various
heights in the pharmacy storeroom.
DUTIES :
Working under both direct and indirect supervision of a pharmacist within the
hospital and clinic environment, respectively. Manage drug supply within the
facilities, including but not limited to correct ordering of stock, receiving and
checking of stock, appropriate stock control and storage, rotation of stock to
prevent expiry, accurate handling of expired stock, and appropriate
temperature control. Dispensing and issuing of acute and chronic scripts
according to Standard Treatment Guidelines and the WCGHW Pharmaceutical
Code List. Issuing medication prepared by Tertiary Institutions and CDU
(Chronic Dispensing Unit) and the management thereof. Support to the
pharmacy supervisor and colleagues within the Kannaland Sub-district, within
scope of practice. Ensure the provision of high-quality services measured by
outcomes of quality assurance activities.
ENQUIRIES : Ms E Canovi Tel No: (028) 551-1010
APPLICATIONS :
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs
(click “online applications”).
NOTE :
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 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.
This concession is only applicable to candidates 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)”. The pool of applications will be considered for
vacancies within Garden Route District, for a period of three months from the
date of the advert, provided that the job title, core functions, inherent
requirements, and salary level are the same as those of the advertised post.
PHARMACIST ASSISTANT (POST-BASIC) GRADE 1 TO 3 (X2 POSTS)
Chief Directorate: Rural Health Services
SALARY :
Grade 1: R264 750 per annum
Grade 2: R306 411 per annum
Grade 3: R330 540 per annum
CENTRE : George Regional Hospital
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) or Pharmacist Assistant (Post-Basic) Institutional. Registration
with the 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) (Institutional).
Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years appropriate experience as Pharmacist’s Assistant after registration as
Pharmacist’s Assistant (Post-Basic) (Institutional) with the SAPC.
Grade 3: A minimum of 13 years appropriate experience as Pharmacist’s Assistant after
registration as Pharmacist’s Assistant (Post-Basic) (Institutional) with the
SAPC.
Inherent requirements of the job: Ability and willingness to work in a
close team environment with rotating duties and according to task lists and
rosters, in the pharmacy and greater hospital. Willingness to safely prepare
and mix chemotherapy /cytotoxic prescriptions including working in a biological
safety cabinet/ laminar flow mixing area. Ability and willingness to perform
regular after-hours service duties, working weekend/public holiday shifts with
reduced staffing – remunerated according to state policy. Computer literacy,
with competency level of speed and accuracy required for in- and out-patient
dispensing, orders, data capturing, stock control and invoicing, all within limited
deadlines.
Logistics and order fulfilment, with competency level of speed and
accuracy required for daily duties, within limited deadlines. Ability to safely
climb a ladder and push / pull heavy trolleys or similar connecting to motions
such as lifting, retrieving, carrying items with various weight, size and height
involvement. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Computer literacy (MS office:
Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook), Teams, and dispensing /stock control
programs of which Wellsky (JAC) will be an advantage. Ability to work with
attention to detail, alone or in a team under pressure, while maintaining a high
standard of accuracy and professionalism.
Good work etiquette with the ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams, servicing various levels of customers, with
excellent interpersonal communication and conflict management skills. –
Appropriate working knowledge of National and Provincial public health
policies and guidelines, Medicine Act 101 of 1965, the Pharmacy Act 53 of
1974, GPP. Medicine Supply Management principles and Public Finance
Management Act. Appropriate practical clinical and pharmaceutical knowledge
as listed in all the levels of the National Essential Medicine Lists. Innovative
analytical thinking and the ability to initiate, co-ordinate, manage and sustain
programs, with cost consciousness.
DUTIES :
Providing a safe, efficient, cost-effective, fully comprehensive pharmaceutical
service delivery according to legislation and scope of practice, under direct or
indirect supervision. Ensuring customer centered focus, with provision of
health/product information advice and effective rational usage and storage of
all medication. Providing effective medicine supply management,
administration and documentation (receiving, storage, control, distribution,
operations relating to pharmaceuticals) including cold chain management in all
areas related to pharmacy services and the greater hospital complex, where
medications are kept.
Compliance with National and Provincial Health policies
and guidelines, legislative requirements, National regulatory Frameworks,
Good Pharmacy Practice guidelines and institutional requirements, including
waste management practices and remaining constantly updated with changes
and development. Represent the hospital pharmacy service profession, driven
by Western Cape Government values culture, in performing duties to ensure
adherence and compliance of self and co-workers, to minimum standards for
accessibility and pharmaceutical services, while maintaining rational use of all
hospital resources Actively participate in and represent pharmacy on meetings
or in multidisciplinary teams, which may include, but not limited to Occupational
Health and Safety, Infection Prevention and Control, Cold chain and
temperature management.
ENQUIRIES : Ms SN Brits Tel No: (044) 802-4492
APPLICATIONS :
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs
(click “online applications”).
NOTE :
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted
candidates will be subjected to a practical. 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.
This concession is only applicable to 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). The pool of applications will be
considered for vacancies within George Regional Hospital, for a period of three
months from the date of the advert, provided that the job title, core functions,
inherent requirements, and salary level are the same as those of the advertised
post.
CLOSING DATE : 19 January 2026