PHARMACIST ASSISTANT POST-BASIC

Department of Health; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A health authority in South Africa is seeking a registered Post-Basic Pharmacist Assistant to assist with medication control and stock distribution at Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital. Ideal candidates will have sound communication skills and be able to work under pressure. Registration with SAPC is essential, and applicants must be willing to undergo continuous training.

Qualifications

• Registered with South African Pharmacy Council as Qualified Post-Basic Pharmacist Assistant.
• Competence in handling medications and patient instructions.
• Willingness to undergo continuous training and development.

Responsibilities

• Assist with control of stock and distribution of medicines.
• Prepare and label prescriptions and medicines for patients.
• Adhere to Good Pharmacy practice and timelines.

Skills

Sound verbal and written communication skills

Sound organisational and planning skills

High reliability and ability to maintain confidentiality

Ability to act with tact and discretion

Good telephone etiquette

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work under pressure

Ability to take initiative

Teamwork skills

Knowledge of public service legislation

Education

Qualification as a Post-Basic Pharmacist Assistant

Job description

Requirements

• Qualification as a Post-Basic Pharmacist Assistant Post Basic. Registration with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) as a Qualified Post-Basic Pharmacist Assistant. Current registration with SAPC for 2025. No experience required. Competence/Knowledge/Skills: Sound verbal and written communication skills. Sound organisational and planning skills. High level of reliability and ability to handle confidentiality. Ability to act with tact and discretion and handle conflict. Good telephone etiquette and interpersonal skills. Ability to work under pressure, to take initiative and work well in a team. Knowledge of public service legislation, policies, and procedures.

Duties

• Assist with control of stock both ordering, receiving and the distribution of medicines in accordance with the Standard Operating Procedures and legislation. Assist with the compounding, manipulation or preparation of non-sterile or sterile medicine or scheduled substances according to a formula and standard operating procedures approved by the responsible pharmacist; Assist with the manufacturing of non-sterile or sterile medicine or scheduled substances according to a formula and standard operating procedures approved by the responsible pharmacist; Assist with the re-packaging of medicine; Assist with the distribution and control of stock of Schedule 1 to Schedule 7 medicines or scheduled substances; Assist with the ordering of medicine and scheduled substances up to and including Schedule 7 according to an instruction of a person authorised in terms of the Medicines and Related Substances Act, 101 of 1965, To purchase or obtain such medicine or scheduled substances; The reading and preparation of a prescription, the selection, manipulation or compounding of the medicine, the labelling and supply of the medicine in an appropriate container following the interpretation and evaluation of the prescription by a pharmacist; the provision of instructions regarding the correct use of medicine supplied; and the provision of information to individuals in order to promote health and safe use of medicine. Adhere to Good pharmacy practice guidelines as published in the rules of the SAPC. Adhere to timelines. Be willing to undergo continuous training and development programmes. Attend meetings and training as approved by supervisor.

Notes

• Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: http://jobs.gauteng.gov.za. No hand-delivered, faxed, or emailed applications will be accepted. For assistance with online applications please email your query to [e-mail] . NB: Where Driver’s Licence is mandatory, exception will be granted for people with disabilities. Application should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 application form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents plus a recently updated comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV), Registration Certificate with relevant professional body (HPCSA) and a proof of current registration (Annual Practicing Certificate/Card). Applications without proof of a new Z83 application form, a detailed CV, registration certificate and a proof of current registration card/certificate with relevant professional body will be disqualified. (Shortlisted candidates will receive communication from HR to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents not older than 6 months on or before the day of the interview). It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). All foreign qualification must be accompanied by evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates. If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification). Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test. The recommended candidate may be subjected to Medical Surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 5/1993. It is Department’s intention to promote representivity (race, gender, and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of these posts. The Department reserves the right not to appoint/fill this post. WOMEN AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Employer

Department of Health

Location

Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital

Closing Date

24-10-2025

Criteria Questions

1. Do you have a Qualification as a Post-Basic Pharmacist Assistant Post Basic?


2. Do you have registration with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) as a Qualified Post-Basic Pharmacist Assistant?

Please Notes

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If youdo not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.