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A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape
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Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.
 
Pharmacist Assistant (Post Basic) Grade 1 to 3 (Institutional)
  Employment Type: Permanent
  Reference No: CWD173/2025
  TC Newman CDC and PHC Clinics, Drakenstein Sub-district, Cape Winelands Health District
 
Minimum educational qualification:
As required by the training facility and the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) plus a Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant qualification that allows registration with the SAPC as a Pharmacist Assistant (Post-Basic) (Institutional).
 
Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Computer literacy (MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook). Ability to work accurately under pressure and maintain a high standard of professionalism. Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Appropriate knowledge of National and Provincial Health Policies, Medicines Act 101of 1965, the Pharmacy Act 53 of 1974 and Public Finance Management Act. Appropriate clinical and pharmaceutical knowledge. Innovative analytical thinking and the ability to initiate, co-ordinate, manage and sustain programs.
 
Experience:
Grade 1: None after registration as Pharmacist’s Assistant (Post Basic) with the SAPC. 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.
 
Note:
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. 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 Drakenstein Sub 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.”
 
Duties (Key result areas/outputs):
Pharmaceutical service delivery according to legislation and scope of practice. Effective medicine supply management (Receiving, storage, control and distribution of pharmaceuticals) including cold chain management in all areas where medications are kept. Provision of health information and advice on correct usage and storage of medication Assistance with waste management and rational usage of resources. Compliance with policy and legislative requirements and Good Pharmacy Practice Guidelines. Assistance with the Chronic Dispensing Unit (CDU) processes.
 
Registration with the Professions Council:
Registration with the South African Pharmacy Council as Pharmacist’s Assistant (Post- Basic) (Institutional) or Pharmacist Assistant (Post-Basic).
 
Enquiries:
Rushaan Gaffoor (021) 877-6400
 
Inherent requirement of the job:
Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence. Willingness to perform regular after-hours duties. Willingness to travel between PHC facilities in the Drakenstein Sub District and provide relief as Pharmacist’s Assistant (Post Basic).
 
 
 
 
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:
10/10/2025 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: 10/24/2025 12:00:00 AM
 
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