Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant Session

Gauteng Provincial Government; Boksburg; On-site; ZAR 251,000 - 313,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Health is seeking a Pharmacist Assistant (Post Basic) to dispense under supervision and assist in compounding, manufacturing and stock control. The role requires Grade 12 or equivalent and registration to operate as a Post Basic Pharmacist.

The incumbent will perform dispensing, labeling, and providing patient guidance while adhering to Medicines Act procedures and maintaining stock control within extended service hours and weekends.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent qualification that allows registration with Pharmacy Council as a Post Basic Pharmacist.
• Good communication, interpersonal skills, conflict management, time management, punctuality, flexibility and operational planning skills.
• Availability to work on weekends (Public Holidays) and extended pharmacy hours.

Responsibilities

• Dispense schedule 1 and 2 medicines under direct supervision of a pharmacist.
• Assist with compounding/manipulation or preparation of non-sterile/sterile medicines per procedures.
• Assist with manufacturing and repacking of medicines and manage stock according to instructions.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Conflict management

Time management

Punctual

Flexibility

Operational planning

Basic computer skills

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Tools

Rx Solution

Job description

• Package : R182.00 Grade 1, R210.00 Grade 2 and R227.00 Grade 3
• Enquiries : Mr. K.S ZondoTel. No: 011 898 8000

Requirements :

• Grade 12 or equivalent qualification that allows registration as Post Basic Pharmacist. Good communication, interpersonal skills, conflict management, time management, punctual, flexibility and operational planning skills. Ability to work independently, in groups and work under pressure. Basic computer skills and Rx Solution. Availability to work on weekends (Public Holidays) and also on Pharmacy extended service hours.

Duties :

• A pharmacist assistant registered in the category of pharmacist assistant (post basic) will perform the following services or acts under the direct personal supervision of a pharmacist in the pharmacy. Dispensing of schedule 1 and schedule 2 medicines or scheduled substances. Assist with the compounding manipulation or preparation of non-sterile or sterile schedule 1 to schedule 4 medicine or scheduled substance according to formula and standard operating procedures approved. Assist with the manufacturing of non-sterile or sterile medicine or scheduled substance according to formula and standard operating procedures approved. The repacking of medicine, distribution and control of stock of schedule 1 to 6 medicines or scheduled substances. Ordering of medicine and scheduled substances up to and including schedule 6 according to an instruction of a person authorized in terms of the Medicines Act to purchase or obtain such medicines or scheduled substances. Reading and preparing of prescriptions, the selection, manipulation or compounding of the medicine. Labelling and supply of the medicine in an appropriate container following the interpretation and evaluation of the prescription by a pharmacist. The provision of instructions regarding the correct use of medicine supplied. Provide information to individuals in order to promote health, general housekeeping and administrative tasks.

Employer : Department of Health

Closing Date : 30-10-2026

Criteria Questions

Do you have Grade 12 or equivalent qualification that allows registration with Pharmacy Council as a Post Basic Pharmacist?

Are you currently registered with Pharmacy Council (2026/2027)?

People with disabilities are encouraged apply.