Pharmacist Assistant (Basic) Grade 01

Gauteng Department Of Health; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A public health department in South Africa is seeking a Pharmacist Assistant (Basic) Grade 01 in Johannesburg. Responsibilities include managing inventory, monitoring pharmaceutical products to prevent expiry, and assisting with prescriptions. The ideal candidate must have registration with the South African Pharmacy Council and possess communication skills. Closing date for applications is November 07, 2025.

Qualifications

• Currently registered with South African Pharmacy Council with annual fee payment.

Responsibilities

• Manage and control inventory of pharmaceutical items.
• Monitor pharmaceutical products to avert expiry.
• Assist with prescriptions and maintain documentation.

Skills

Communication and interpersonal skills

Basic knowledge of pharmaceutical processes

Knowledge of relevant legislation and policies

Record keeping

Basic knowledge of drug supply management

Education

Qualification that allows Registration with the South African Pharmacy Council as a Basic Pharmacist Assistant

Job description

Overview

Job title: Pharmacist Assistant (Basic) Grade 01

Job Location: Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline: November 07, 2025

Responsibilities

• Appropriate management and inventory control of pharmaceutical items. Assist with ordering, receiving and distribution of pharmaceutical products in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures.
• Monitoring of pharmaceutical products using FEFO and FIFO principles to avert medicine expiry. Implement the standard operating procedure, good pharmacy practice, norms, and standards. Assist in general housekeeping and administration tasks in the pharmacy as specified by the Responsible Pharmacist or supervising pharmacist.
• Pre-packing of medicine in accordance to Standard Operating Procedures. Collecting of information and assisting in the preparation of prescriptions. Complete and maintain documentation. Advise and support patients and other health care professionals on pharmaceutical matters.

Qualifications

• Qualification that allows Registration with the South African Pharmacy Council as a Basic Pharmacist Assistant. Currently registered with South African Pharmacy Council with annual fee payment.
• Communication and interpersonal skills. Basic knowledge of pharmaceutical processes, knowledge of relevant legislation and policies, record keeping and basic knowledge of drug supply management. Work effectively as part of a team.

Closing

Closing Date : 07-11-2025