PHARMACY ASSISTANT POST BASIC - SESSION

Department of Health; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A government health department in South Africa is seeking a Post-basic Pharmacist Assistant responsible for assisting in medication dispensing, managing stock, and adhering to pharmacy standards. Applicants must have a Post-basic qualification allowing registration with the SAPC and relevant experience depending on the grade. Candidates should demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, integrity, and a commitment to the profession. This role offers flexibility and requires working under the supervision of a pharmacist.

Qualifications

• Registration with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) as a Pharmacist Assistant is mandatory.
• Minimum 13 years experience for Grade 3, 5 years for Grade 2, none for Grade 1.
• Basic knowledge of relevant legislations and policies is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the pharmacist in the dispensing of medication.
• Control and manage stock in the pharmacy.
• Implement Good Pharmacy Practices and standard operating procedures.

Skills

Basic communication and interpersonal skills

Computer literacy

Knowledge of pharmaceutical processes

Teamwork

Personal integrity

Passion for the profession

Education

Post-basic Pharmacist Assistant qualification

Current registration with SAPC

Job description

Package

• Grade 1-R175.00 per hour, Grade 2-R202.00 per hour, Grade 3-R218.00 per hour

Requirements

• Post-basic Pharmacist Assistant qualification that allows registration with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) as a Pharmacist Assistant (Post Basic). Current registration with SAPC is a requirement. Grade 1; No experience after registration with SAPC as a Pharmacist Assistant (Post Basic). Grade 2, a minimum of 5 years appropriate experience after registration with SAPC as a Pharmacist Assistant (Post Basic). Grade 3; a minimum of 13 years appropriate experience after registration with SAPC as a Pharmacist Assistant (Post Basic). Computer literacy will be an added advantage. Basic communication and interpersonal skills. Basic knowledge of pharmaceutical processes, knowledge of relevant legislations and policies, recordkeeping and basic knowledge of drug supply management. Work effectively as part of the team. High level of personal integrity, passion, and commitment to the profession.

Duties

• The incumbent will work under direct/indirect supervision of the Pharmacist. Must fulfill the roles of a pharmacist assistant post basic in the dispensing process of medication to in- and outpatient departments. Assist with stock control, stock taking and cyclic stock counts in the pharmacy. Picking, labelling and issuing medicines to patients under supervision of a pharmacist. Assist with the re-packaging of medicine, according to standard operating procedures approved by the responsible pharmacist. Assist with ordering, receiving and distribution of pharmaceuticals to various outlets. Perform wards round for the purpose of inventory management. Assist in implementation of SOP’s, Good Pharmacy Practice, norms and standards. Assist in general housekeeping and administration tasks in the pharmacy as specified by the responsible pharmacist or supervising pharmacist. Assist with pharmacy projects and programmes. Taking effective steps to prevent any unauthorized, irregular or fruitless and wasteful expenditure. Willingness to work on a flexible schedule as determined by the pharmacy manager or the 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

Closing Date

19-12-2025

Criteria Questions

Do you have Post-basic Pharmacist Assistant qualification that allows registration with South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) as a Pharmacist Assistant (Post Basic)?

Do you have registration with South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) as a Pharmacist Assistant (Post Basic)?

Notes

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