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A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape
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Pharmacist Assistant (Post Basic) Grade 1 to 3
  Employment Type: Permanent
  Reference No: GRD135/2025
  Knysna CDC, Knysna/Bitou Sub-district, Garden Route District
 
Inherent requirements of the job:
Valid driver’s license (code B/EB) and willingness to travel in the Sub District. Willingness to work at other clinics in the Sub-District. Willingness to work overtime and after hours as needed.
 
Duties (Key result areas/outputs):
Working under both direct and indirect supervision of a pharmacist. 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. Collection of all pharmacy related data, ensuring accurate compilation of monthly pharmaceutical statistics return and pricing of expired stock. Support to supervisor and colleagues within the Knysna/Bitou Sub-District, within scope of practice. Ensure the provision of high-quality services measured by outcomes of quality assurance activities.
 
Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Ability to work under pressure. Good knowledge of institutional pharmacy practices and procedures. Good numeric skills. Knowledge and/or experience in handling pharmaceutical supplies particularly in clinic environment, including appropriate cold chain practices. Knowledge of Drug Supply Management Principles. Knowledge of Good Pharmacy Practice. Meticulous and attention to detail. Good computer skills. Ability to work as part of a team or independently.
 
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).
 
Registration with a Professional Council:
Current registration with the SAPC as a Pharmacist Assistant Post Basic or Pharmacist Assistant Post Basic (Warehousing) and annual proof of registration/ proof of payment.
 
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.
 
Enquiries:
Ms G Turner, tel. no. (044) 302- 8498
 
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 applicants will be considered for similar vacant posts within the Garden Route District for a period of 3 months from date of advert.
 
 
 
 
Remuneration:
Grade 1: R 264 750 - R 298 482 per annum, Grade 2: R 306 411 - R 324 117 per annum, Grade 3: R 330 540 - R 375 381 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).
 
Starting Date:
8/1/2025 12:00:00 AM
 
NOTICE TO ALL
Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment.
  • It will be expected of shortlisted candidates to be:
  • available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and
  • bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (ID), driver’s license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at relevant statutory body. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.
Closing date: 8/15/2025 12:00:00 AM
 
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