Pharmacist Assistant (Post-Basic) – Institutional Pharmacy

EdUpStairs; Knysna; On-site; ZAR 275,000 - 344,000; Full time

Job summary

EdUpStairs in Knysna, Western Cape, seeks a Pharmacist Assistant (Post-Basic) to manage institutional drug supplies and support pharmaceutical services within the Knysna/Bitou Sub-District.

The role requires SAPC registration as Pharmacist Assistant (Post-Basic) and a strong emphasis on accuracy, dosage control, and cold-chain handling. Overtime may be required; a code B/EB driver’s license is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Minimum educational qualification as required by SAPC and Post-Basic Pharmacist Assistant qualification.
• Registration with SAPC as Pharmacist Assistant (Post-Basic) (Institutional).
• Experience: Grade 1 requires none after registration; Grade 2 requires 5 years after registration; Grade 3 requires 13 years after registration.

Responsibilities

• Manage drug supply within facilities: stock ordering, receipt, stock control, storage, rotation, expiry handling, temperature control.
• Dispense and issue acute and chronic scripts per STG and code list.
• Issue medications from CDU/tertiary institutions and manage thereof.
• Compile monthly pharmaceutical statistics and price expired stock.
• Support supervisor and colleagues within Knysna/Bitou Sub-District.
• Ensure high-quality services measured by QA outcomes.

Skills

Numeric skills

Drug supply knowledge

Computer skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Under pressure

Education

Post-Basic Pharmacist Assistant (Institutional)

Job description

EdUpStairs in Knysna, Western Cape, seeks a Pharmacist Assistant (Post-Basic) to manage institutional drug supplies and support pharmaceutical services within the Knysna/Bitou Sub-District.

The role requires SAPC registration as Pharmacist Assistant (Post-Basic) and a strong emphasis on accuracy, dosage control, and cold-chain handling. Overtime may be required; a code B/EB driver’s license is advantageous.