PHARMACIST GRADE 1

Post Number: MPDoH/July/26/1038

Post Station: Rob Ferreira Hospital (Ehlanzeni District)

Salary: R882 816–R936 987 p.a

Number of Posts: 1

Closing Date: 2026/07/31

Requirements

Senior Certificate / Grade 12 plus Pharmacy Degree or equivalent qualification. Current registration with South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) (2026). Core competencies recommended. Commitment to quality development of self and others. Computer literacy, good interpersonal skills. Good written and verbal communication skills. Strong leadership and managerial skills.

Duties

Ensure proper selection and procurement of drugs and surgical items for the hospital. Ensure rational use of drugs. Develop a hospital medicine formulary. Monitor expenditure on pharmaceutical and surgical items. Perform stock control functions. Ensure proper reconciliation of pharmaceutical accounts. Supervise and train Pharmacy Support Staff, Interns, Community Servers and Junior Pharmacist.

Enquiries

Mr. Emmanuel Makokoropo (013) 766 3384 / Ms. Gugu Nkosi (013) 766 3103 / Ms. Sebenzile Mthisi (013) 766 3339, Mr. Mxolisi Maseko (013) 766 3351, Mr. Samson Nyoni (013) 766 3087 and IT related queries: Help desk Tel No: (013) 766 3018.

Notes

NOTE: Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the Z83 and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. In order to alleviate administration burden on HR Sections as well as considering the cost for applicants, Departments are encouraged to request certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents from shortlisted candidates only which may be submitted to HR on or before the day of the interview following communication from the relevant HR section of the Department. All posts health/engineering posts that are advertised within the Department professional registration will be required from various statutory council for shortlisted candidates. A complete set of application documents should be submitted separately for every post that you wish to apply for. Please ensure that you clearly state the full post description and the relevant Post Reference Number on your application. No fax applications will be considered. Applicants must ensure that they fully complete and sign form Z 83, even if they are attaching a CV. Incomplete and/or unsigned applications will not be considered. If you are currently in service, please indicate your PERSAL number at the top of form Z83. Due to ongoing internal processes, the Department reserves the right to withdraw any post at any time. The Department reserves the right to verify the qualifications of every recommended candidate prior to the issuing of an offer of appointment. All short listed candidates will be subject to a vetting process prior to appointment. If no response is received from Mpumalanga Department of Health within 90 days after the closing date of the advertisement, applicants must assume that their application was not successful. Please quote the CORRECT references when applying and where possible the station / centre where the post is. www.mpuhealth.gov.za ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS will be accepted. NB: Candidates who are not contacted within 90 DAYS after the closing date must consider their applications as having been unsuccessful. PLEASE NOTE The Department reserves the right to amend / review / withdraw the advertised posts if by so doing, the best interest of the department will be well served. (People with disabilities are also requested to apply and indicate such in their applications). 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.