Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant X1

LIFE Healthcare Group; Kirkwood; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Kirkwood is seeking a Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant to manage pharmaceutical stock, assist in dispensing, and maintain compliance with healthcare regulations. The ideal candidate will have a Grade 12 qualification and a post-basic pharmacist assistant certification along with 2-3 years’ experience in the healthcare sector. Strong problem-solving and communication skills are essential. Apply by October 17, 2025.

Qualifications

• Approximately 2–3 years’ experience within the healthcare industry.
• Relevant clinical knowledge and experience to the critical outputs.
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical legislation.

Responsibilities

• Controlling of surgical and pharmaceutical stock in pharmacy.
• Ordering stock and receipting invoices.
• Assisting in dispensing medications.

Skills

Problem‑solving

Attention to detail

Verbal communication skills

Customer responsiveness

Education

Grade 12 with Mathematics and Life Sciences

Qualification as a Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant

Tools

IMEDS®

MS Office

Job description

An exciting vacancy exists for a Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant at Life Nkanyisa Kirkwood Care Centre (Chronic Care Facility) in Nqweba (Kirkwood). The position will report to the Pharmacy Manager and the successful candidate will contribute to the effective functioning of the Centre, being part of a dynamic professional team that is continuously striving for the highest standards of quality.

Responsibilities

• Controlling of surgical and pharmaceutical stock in pharmacy
• Ordering stock and receipting invoices in a timely and accurate manner
• Capturing alerts pertaining to stock related issues
• Assisting in aggressively managing dead stock in the hospital
• Performing cycle counts and stock takes, capturing stock takes and investigating variances
• Assisting in dispensing
• Processing patient credits and stock transfers
• Replenishing the emergency cupboard
• Unpacking ethical and surgical stock, checking expiries and invoices
• Ensuring that security protocols are adhered to
• Maintaining high ethical and professional standards
• Acquisition, control and distribution of stock to internal units
• Liaising with nursing staff and doctors on formulary, stock and medical queries
• Participating in the facility’s quality programs and initiatives

Requirements

• Grade 12 with Mathematics and Life Sciences
• Qualification as a Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant and registration with the Pharmacy Council, with post basic experience and approximately 2–3 years’ experience within the healthcare industry
• Relevant clinical knowledge and experience to the critical outputs
• Understanding of pharmacy and the related healthcare industry, legislation, regulation and challenges
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical legislation
• Pharmaceutical product knowledge
• Computer proficiency (MS Office)
• Competent in using IMEDS® (beneficial)

Competencies

• Problem‑solving, analysis and judgement
• Attention to detail
• Resilience
• Verbal & written communication skills
• Influencing skills
• Building relationships
• Customer responsiveness
• Motivating and developing people
• Organisational awareness
• Excellence orientation
• Ethical behaviour
• Action orientation

Internal applicants – Before making an application, you are requested to discuss your application with your line manager. External candidates will also be considered.

Contact: [e-mail]

Closing date: Friday, October 17, 2025

Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date of this advert should consider their application as unsuccessful.