Pharmacist Assistant (Post Basic) Grade 1 to 3 (Institutional)

Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A government health department in Cape Town is looking for a Pharmacist Assistant (Post Basic) across grades 1 to 3. The role involves meeting qualifications from the South African Pharmacy Council and varies based on experience, with grade 1 requiring none post-registration and up to 13 years for grade 3. This position is crucial in healthcare service delivery.

Qualifications

• As required by the training facility and the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC).
• Grade 1: None after registration as Pharmacist’s Assistant (Post Basic).
• Grade 2: Minimum of 5 years appropriate experience post-registration.
• Grade 3: Minimum of 13 years appropriate experience post-registration.

Education

Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant qualification

Job description

Overview

Job title: Pharmacist Assistant (Post Basic) Grade 1 to 3 (Institutional)

Job Location: Western Cape, Cape Town

Deadline: November 22, 2025

Location: TC Newman CDC and PHC Clinics, Drakenstein Sub-district, Cape Winelands Health District

Qualifications

• As required by the training facility and the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) plus a Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant qualification that allows registration with the SAPC as a Pharmacist Assistant (Post-Basic) (Institutional).
• Grade 1: None after registration as Pharmacist’s Assistant (Post Basic) with the SAPC.
• Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years’ appropriate experience as Pharmacist Assistant after registration as a Pharmacist Assistant (Post-Basic) with the SAPC.
• Grade 3: A minimum of 13 years’ appropriate experience as Pharmacist Assistant after registration as a Pharmacist Assistant (Post-Basic) with the SAPC.

Closing date: 10 / 24 / 2025