Pharmacist Grade:1 to 3 (Permanent position)

Western Cape Government Department of Health and Wellness; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 883,000 - 1,105,000; Full time

Job summary

S-Cubed, based in the Western Cape, seeks a Pharmacist to lead dispensing and governance within Malmesbury CDC. The role covers drug supply management, quality assurance, and aiming for excellent patient care across the Swartland Sub-district.

The successful candidate will hold SAPC registration, demonstrate leadership, and apply Good Pharmacy Practice, EML familiarity, and strong financial and people management skills to improve access to medications and service delivery.

Qualifications

• Registered Pharmacist with SAPC (SA).
• Knowledge of drug supply management and Good Pharmacy Practice.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Strong numeric and computer literacy.
• Attention to detail and meticulous approach.

Responsibilities

• Strategy and planning for drug supply management within Swartland Sub-District.
• Quality assurance and governance of dispensing processes.
• Improve access to medication, including CDU and DMOC.
• Manage finances and supply chain; supervise staff.
• Document and write SOPs; mentor and train staff.

Job description

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape

Employment Type:

Permanent

Reference No:

WCD127/2026

Location:

Malmesbury CDC, Swartland Sub-district

Remuneration

Grade 1: R 882 816 - R 936 987 per annum, Grade 2: R 954 339 - R 1 011 516 per annum, Grade 3: R 1 041 402 - R 1 104 669 per annum A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs.

Starting Date

CLOSING DATE

Employment Equity

The Department of Health and Wellness is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in the regard will be appreciated. Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.

Competencies (knowledge/skills)

Good knowledge of institutional pharmacy practices and procedures, including cold chain practices. Good numeric skills/computer literate. Knowledge of Drug Supply Management Principles. Knowledge of Good Pharmacy Practice. Sound knowledge of the EML. JAC/WellSky dispensing system knowledge. Meticulous and attention to detail. Good communication skills and proficiency. Strategic Planner and organize tasks. Financial Management. Good People Management and interpersonal skills, team-orientated. Service Delivery Innovation. Client orientated and Customer focused. Problem solving and analysis. Mentoring and Tutoring skills. Ability to write SOPs. Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel and Outlook).

Basic qualification accredited with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) that allows registration with the SAPC as a Pharmacist.

Duties (key result areas/outputs)

Strategy and Planning. Drug Supply management within the Swartland Sub-District. Quality Assurance and Governance of Dispensing. Improved access to medication, including CDU and DMOC. Finance and Supply Chain Management. People Management (in capacity of Delegated Supervisory Pharmacist). Quality Assurance pertaining to Ideal Clinic and National Audits, Data collection and reporting.

Enquiries

Ms. T. Midgley, Tel [phone])

Registration with a professional council

Registration with the SAPC as a pharmacist.

Experience

Grade 1: None after registration as a Pharmacist with SAPC in respect of SA qualified employees. 1-year relevant experience after registration as a pharmacist with a recognized foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service as required in South Africa. Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years’ appropriate experience after registration as a Pharmacist with the SAPC in respect of SA qualified employees. 6-years’ relevant experience after registration as a pharmacist with a recognized foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service as required in South Africa. Grade 3: A minimum of 13 years’ appropriate experience after registration as a Pharmacist with the SAPC in respect of SA qualified employees. 14 years’ relevant experience after registration as a pharmacist with a recognized foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service as required in South Africa.

Inherent requirements of the job

Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license. Willingness to work as a Pharmacist within a multi-disciplinary team.

Note

Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a practical test and/or competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates who are not in possession of the stipulated registration requirements may also apply. Such candidates will only be considered for appointment on condition that proof of application for registration to register with the relevant council and proof of payment of the prescribed registration fees to the relevant council are submitted on or before the day of the interview. This concession is only applicable on health professionals who apply for the first time for registration in a specific category with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for change in registration status). It should be noted that advertised posts are linked to the Institution/ Facility that forms part of the Ecosystem Service platform. Upon appointment, incumbents will be expected to render clinical services across institutions in the Ecosystem, as needed to sustain health service delivery.

NOTICE TO ALL

Candidates must comply with the advertised appointment requirements of the post by the closing date and time of the advert.Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment.All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine the candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements, and the other will be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.

• It will be expected of shortlisted candidates to be:
• available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and
• bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (ID), driver’s license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at relevant statutory body etc. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.