Pharmacist Assistant (Post Basic) Grade 1 to 3 (2 posts) (Permanent position)

Reference No: MHS450/2026

Employment Type: Permanent

Enquiries: MRS S Moosa, tel.no (021) 816 8551

Remuneration

Grade 1: R 275 340 - R 310 422 per annum, Grade 2: R 318 666 - R 337 083 per annum, Grade 3: R 343 761 - R 390 396 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).

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).

Duties (key result areas/outputs)

• Assist with issuing of pharmaceutical products and ensure quality provision of Pharmaceutical Care, including prescription evaluation. • Working under both direct and indirect supervision of a pharmacist within the Atlantis basin which includes Mamre CHC. • Assist with the control of stock by managing the safe and reliable procurement, storage, control and distribution of quality pharmaceuticals. • Assist with the packing of pharmaceuticals products. • Assist with the control and distribution finished pharmacy products. • Assist with the collation and organizing of information for research purposes and any reasonable job-related requests within the scope of practice of the Pharmacist Assistant: Post Basic.

Experience

Grade 1: None after registration with the SAPC as Pharmacist’s Assistant (Post-Basic) Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years’ appropriate experience as Pharmacist Assistant after registration as a Pharmacist Assistant (Post-Basic) with the SAPC. Grade 3: A minimum of 13 years’ appropriate experience as Pharmacist Assistant after registration as a Pharmacist Assistant (Post-Basic) with the SAPC.

Registration with a professional council

Registration with the SAPC as a Pharmacist Assistant (Post Basic) (Institutional) or Pharmacist Assistant (Post Basic).

Inherent requirements of the job

Valid Driver’s License (Code B/EB) and willingness to travel.

Minimum educational qualification

As required by the training facility and the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) plus Post-Basic Pharmacist Assistant qualification that allows registration with SAPC as a Pharmacist Assistant (Post-Basic) or Pharmacist Assistant (Post-Basic) Institutional.

Competencies (knowledge/skills)

Good computer literacy. Fluent in JAC. Ability to work as part of a team or independently. Ability to work under pressure.