Pharmacist assistant | Ethical buyer

Pty; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare facility in Johannesburg is seeking a Pharmacist Assistant Post Basic Qualified to manage ethical stock and provide delivery services within the hospital. The ideal candidate will have relevant pharmacy experience, current registration with the South African Pharmacy Council, and a commitment to compliance with Good Pharmacy Practice. This full-time role offers the opportunity to play a vital role in pharmaceutical stock management and patient care.

Qualifications

• Must have a Grade 12 certificate.
• Pharmacist Assistant Post Basic Qualification is essential.
• Experience in pharmacy to meet critical outputs.
• Current registration with the South African Pharmacy Council.

Responsibilities

• Manage ordering of all ethical stock.
• Check and unpack stock, verifying orders against invoices.
• Control and distribute stock to internal units.
• Maintain stocks in the pharmacy through processing credits.

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal & written communication skills

Problem-solving analysis

Customer responsiveness

Education

Grade 12

Pharmacist Assistant Post Basic Qualification

Job description

Function

Pharmacy

Facility

Life Bay View Private Hospital

Position

Pharmacist assistant Ethical buyer

Introduction

A vacancy exists for a Pharmacist Assistant Post Basic Qualified (Ethical buyer) based in our Pharmacy at Life Bayview Private Hospital reporting to Elmarie Marais Senior Pharmacist . The successful candidate will mainly be responsible for ethical stock management and providing a delivery service to the other units and patients in the hospital.

Critical Outputs

• Ordering of all ethical stock
• Receiving checking and unpacking stock together with checking orders against invoices
• Acquisition control and distribution of stock to internal units
• Controlling of pharmaceutical stock in pharmacy
• Processing of credits and stock transfers.
• Performing cycle counts and stock takes as well as capturing stock takes and investigating variances.
• Liaise with nursing staff and doctors on formulary stock and medical queries.
• Participate in facilitys quality programs and initiatives

Requirements

• Grade 12
• Pharmacist Assistant Post Basic Qualified
• Relevant experience in pharmacy to meet the critical outputs
• Current registration and in good standing with South African Pharmacy Council
• Basic understanding of labor legislation financial and change management principles
• Understanding of the private / public healthcare industry its challenges and role players would be an advantage
• Team player
• Understanding of Good Pharmacy Practice
• Reliable and Trustworthy

Competencies

• Problem-solving analysis and judgement
• Attention to detail
• Resilience
• Engaging diversity
• Verbal & written communication skills
• Influencing skills
• Drive and energy
• Building relationships
• Customer responsiveness
• Organisational awareness
• Excellence orientation
• Ethical behaviour
• Action orientation

Email

Closing Date

Friday November 21 2025

Internal applicants - Before making an application you are requested to discuss your application with your line manager. External candidates will also be considered.

Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date of this advert should consider their application as unsuccessful.

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Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1