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Learner Pharmacist’s Assistant (39 posts in Metro) (26 posts in Rural)
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Employment Type: Contract
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Reference No: ECSS29/2029
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Directorate: Medicine Management, Laboratory and Blood Services Support, Chief Directorate: Emergency and Clinical Services Support
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| Mr M Hannies, tel. no. (021) 815-8760 |
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| The completion of the application form does not guarantee acceptance for training as a learner pharmacist’s assistant. Mathematics Literacy will not be considered. The successful applicants will be employed as a Learner Pharmacist’s Assistant for an initial period of 12 months to obtain the Basic Pharmacist’s Assistant qualification. Based on the academic performance of the individual, another 12-month contract will be awarded for completion of the Post-Basic Pharmacist’s Assistant qualification. |
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| The Department of Health & Wellness hereby invites individuals to submit applications to join the Learner Pharmacist’s Assistant Programme. The Department of Health & Wellness is initiating an Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) sub- programme to: Recruit young people who will be employed to provide support and assistance to the pharmacist(s) at our health care facilities. Deliver a comprehensive, efficient and cost-effective pharmaceutical service to patients and other health workers, in line with statutory requirements. You will also receive formal training from a registered training provider accredited by the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC). On successful completion of the course you will be eligible to be registered with the SAPC as a Post-Basic Pharmacist Assistant. |
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| To qualify the interested individuals should possess the following (Below mentioned must be clearly stipulated in CV): Be between ages of 18 – 35 years old. Be in possession of a National Senior Certificate with Matriculation Exemption (Mathematics, Physical and/or Life Sciences), or an equivalent NQF level 4 qualification. Subject marks should be clearly indicated. |
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Remuneration:
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Stipend: R 5345.75 per month
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Starting Date:
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3/13/2026 12:00:00 AM
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NOTICE TO ALL
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Candidates must comply with the advertised appointment requirements of the post by the closing date and time of the advert.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.
All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine the candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements, and the other will be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.
- 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 etc. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.
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This advertisement may be utilized to create the pool of potential candidates for a period of not more than 3 calendar months from the date of the advertisement to fill any vacancy in the Department of Health and Wellness provided that the job title, core functions, inherent requirements, and salary level are the same as those of the advertised post.
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Closing date: 3/27/2026 12:00:00 AM
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