Pharmacist Assistant (Post-Basic)

The Shoprite Group Of Companies; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail group in South Africa is seeking a qualified Pharmacist Assistant (Post-Basic) to assist pharmacists at Medirite Upington. Responsibilities include dispensing under supervision, stock management, and customer service. Ideal candidates should be registered with the South African Pharmacy Council and have at least two years of relevant experience. This position promotes a commitment to inclusivity and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Qualified as a Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant.
• Registered as a Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant with the South African Pharmacy Council.
• Two years+ experience working in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Assist the pharmacist with dispensing and performing pharmacy-related administrative duties.
• Ensure stock control and housekeeping.
• Commit to a diverse, inclusive workplace.

Skills

Customer service oriented

Dispensing knowledge

Knowledge of dispensing systems and ordering systems

Knowledge of Retail/FMCG operations

Education

Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant qualification

Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council

Job description

Pharmacist Assistant (Post Basic) – Medirite Upington (Northern Cape)

Job title: Pharmacist Assistant (Post-Basic)
Location: Northern Cape
Deadline: November 04, 2025

• Purpose of the Job: Medirite Upington is looking for a qualified Pharmacist Assistant Post Basic to join our team. The successful candidate will assist the pharmacist with dispensing and performing pharmacy‑related administrative duties.

Key Performance Areas:

• Stock control
• Dispensing (under the supervision of a pharmacist)
• Administration
• Housekeeping
• Frontshop service
• Commitment to a diverse, inclusive workplace.

Job Objectives (duplicate of KPAs):

• Stock control
• Dispensing (under supervision of a pharmacist)
• Administration
• Housekeeping
• Frontshop service

Qualifications

• Qualified as a Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant.
• Registered as a Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant with the South African Pharmacy Council.

Experience

• Two years+ experience working in a similar role.

Knowledge and Skills

• Customer service oriented
• Dispensing knowledge
• Knowledge of dispensing systems and ordering systems
• Desirable: Knowledge of Retail/FMCG operations.

Closing Date

• 2025/11/04

Pharmacist Assistant (Post Basic) – Rondebosch Medical Centre (Western Cape)

Job title: Pharmacist Assistant (Post Basic) – Rondebosch Medical Centre
Location: Western Cape, Cape Town
Deadline: November 07, 2025

Description:

• A vacancy exists for a Pharmacist Assistant (Post Basic) reporting to the Pharmacy Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for the provision of medication and supplementary services to patients and the multidisciplinary team.

Critical Outputs:

• Receiving, checking and unpacking stock, together with checking orders against invoices.
• Acquisition, control and distribution of stock to internal units.
• Ordering pharmaceutical stock, processing of credits and stock transfers.
• Performing cycle counts and stock takes as well as capturing stock takes, investigating variances.
• Liaise with nursing staff and doctors on formulary and initiatives.
• Participate in the facility’s quality programmes and initiatives.
• Dispensing, compounding under the supervision of a pharmacist.
• Replacement of medication to the emergency cupboard.
• Dead stock management.
• Assist with other admin functions on a daily basis.
• Assist with daily ordering and management of stock.

Requirements

• Registration as a Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant with the South African Pharmacy Council.
• Experience in hospital pharmacy would be an advantage.
• Computer proficiency.

Pharmacist Assistant (Post Basic) Grade 1 to 3 (Institutional) – Western Cape

Location: TC Newman CDC and PHC Clinics, Drakenstein Sub‑district, Cape Winelands Health District
Deadline: November 22, 2025

Qualifications

• Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant qualification allowing registration with the SAPC.
• Grade 1: None after registration.
• Grade 2: Minimum of 5 years appropriate experience.
• Grade 3: Minimum of 13 years appropriate experience.

Closing date

• 10/24/2025

Pharmacist Assistant (Post Basic) – Broadway Pharmacy, Durban

Requirements:

• Must be registered with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC).
• Minimum 5 years experience in a community pharmacy environment.
• Proficient in Unisolv.
• Strong focus on accuracy, customer service, regulatory compliance, communication and leadership.
• Holding a valid SAPC registration as a Post‑Basic Pharmacist Assistant.

Additional Pharmacist Assistant (Post Basic) – various positions (Crossroads CDC, Rondebosch, etc.)

Location: Western Cape, various health districts

• Qualifications: Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant registration with SAPC.
• Grade 1: None after registration.
• Grade 2: Minimum 5 years experience.
• Grade 3: Minimum 13 years experience.

Clicks Group – Pharmacist Assistant (Post Basic)

Industry: Wholesale & Retail Trade
Job category: Pharmaceutic
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related

Job responsibilities:

• High standards of customer service and care.
• Efficient stock control and administration, including repacking of medicine.
• Efficient dispensary administration.
• Provision of general health advice.
• High standards of housekeeping and merchandise display.
• Ad hoc requirements as per operational requirements.

Minimum requirements:

• Matric with Maths.
• Health Professions Council of South Africa requirements for Pharmacist Assistant (Post Basic).

Skills:

• Product knowledge (Health isle and OTC).
• SAPC and relevant legal knowledge.
• Customer service orientation.
• Team Player.
• Integrity, ethical working practice.
• Accuracy, attention to detail, basic calculations.
• IT Business Operating Systems, MS Office.
• Adhering to Principles and Values.
• Working with people, delivering results, following instructions.
• Planning and organising.

Other job titles (Glasshouse Recruiting, Clinix Health Group, etc.) – Pharmacist Assistant (Post Basic)

Key duties include preparing prescriptions, dispensing, compounding, stocking, cycle counts, health advice, and documenting stock transactions. Qualifications include Grade 12 or equivalent education, current SAPC registration, advanced computer literacy, and 1–2 years of hospital experience (retail experience advantageous).

Recruitment Process

To apply: Email your CV and references to the contact email indicated in each posting (example: Subject: Broadway Pharmacy – Pharmacist / Post‑Basic Application). Positions are permanent and start immediately or as soon as possible.