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Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness

Pharmacist Assistant (Post Basic) Grade 1 to 3

  • Klipfontein / Mitchells Plain Sub-structure office
  • Western Cape
  • R275k – R344k /yr
  • Health and Medical
  • 2 posts
Closing date
Monday, 16 November 2026 at 17:00 7 days left
Reference
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Source
DPSA · 30 Oct 2026

Requirements

Minimum educational qualification: As required by the training facility and the SouthAfrican Pharmacy Council (SAPC) plus Post-Basic PharmacistAssistant qualification that allows registration with the SAPC as a Pharmacist Assistant (Post-Basic) (Institutional) or Pharmacist Assistant (Post-Basic). Registration with a professional council: Registration with the SAPC as Pharmacist Assistant (Post-Basic) Institutional or Pharmacist Assistant (Post Basic). Experience: Grade 1: None after registration with the SAPC as Pharmacist Assistant (Post-Basic).

Grade 2:Aminimum of 5 years’appropriate experience as Pharmacist Assistant after registration as a Pharmacist Assistant (Post- Basic) with the SAPC. Grade 3:Aminimum of 13 years’appropriate experience as Pharmacist Assistant after registration as a Pharmacist Assistant (Post- Basic) with the SAPC. Inherent requirement of the job: Valid (Code B/EB) drivers license.

Duties

Engage and liaise with relevant internal and external stakeholders. Assist the Manager: Pharmaceutical Services with the management and coordination of private providers within KMPSS.Assist private providers with stock-related and other operational pharmacy queries. Provide Pharmacist’s Assistant (Post- Basic) services at Primary Health Care facilities within KMPSS on a rotational basis.

How to apply

Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).

Enquiries

Mr M Roomanay Tel No: (021) 370-5128

Note

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 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). Candidates will be subjected to a written/practical and oral assessment.

General note

It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time and place as determined by the Department. Kindly note that excess personnel will receive preference. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process.