Pharmacist Assistant

Mediclinic Group; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Paarl, South Africa is seeking a Pharmacist Assistant to support the provision of pharmaceutical services. Responsibilities include ensuring the availability of medicines, accurate dispensing, and efficient stock management. The ideal candidate will possess a Post Basic Certificate for Pharmacist Assistants and ideally have 1-3 years of experience in a private hospital pharmacy. This permanent, on-site position offers a chance to contribute meaningfully to patient care.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the availability of medicines and scheduled substances to stores and the public.
• Ensure accurate dispensing.
• Ensure efficient stock holding of medicines and scheduled substances.

Skills

Clinical pharmacy and antimicrobial stewardship

Computer literate (Microsoft Office)

Current pharmacy and related healthcare industry challenges

Current relevant legislation

Ethical product knowledge

Financial management

Medical Aid Scheme benefits regulations and formularies

Pharmacy systems (e.g. UNISOLVE; AS400)

Education

Pharmacist Assistant Post Basic Certificate

Job description

Important Notice: Mediclinic wants to alert candidates that third parties are from time to time fraudulently advertising vacancies at Mediclinic and / or offering employment contracts with subsequent payment instructions to accounts linked to the fraudulent activity. Please note that Mediclinic will never request payment for an application or offer made. All official vacancies are advertised on the Mediclinic career website and candidates are advised to visit the site to confirm the validity of vacancies.

Pharmacist Assistant

Location: Mediclinic Paarl, Paarl, South Africa
Closing date: 12/01/2026
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Nuegent Brink
Reference number: 66133
Workplace Type: On-site
Employment type: Permanent

Main Purpose of Job

To assist in providing a comprehensive professional and cost effective pharmaceutical service to in-patients and the public.

Key Responsibility Areas

• Ensure the availability of medicines and scheduled substances to stores and the public.
• Ensure accurate dispensing.
• Ensure efficient stock holding of medicines and scheduled substances.

Required Education

• Pharmacist Assistant Post Basic Certificate.

Desired Education

N/A

Required Experience

None.

Desired Experience

• 1-3 years private hospital pharmacy.
• Clinical pharmacy, including antimicrobial stewardship.
• Stock management and distribution.

Required Job Skills And Knowledge

• Clinical pharmacy and antimicrobial stewardship.
• Computer literate (Microsoft Office). 
• Current pharmacy and related healthcare industry challenges.
• Current relevant legislation e.g. Medicines and Related Substances Control Act.
• Ethical product knowledge.
• Financial management.
• Medical Aid Scheme benefits; regulations and formularies.
• Pharmacy systems (e.g. UNISOLVE; AS400).

All applicants will be considered, with the understanding that preference will be given in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of Mediclinic Southern Africa, as well as internal applicants/employees that meet the minimum requirements.