PHARMACIST ASSISTANT (POST BASIC) GRADE 1 TO 3 West Coast District

Minimum educational qualification: A qualification that allows registration with the SAPC as a Pharmacist Assistant (Post Basic) Institutional or Pharmacist Assistant (Post Basic, as required by the training facility and the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC). Registration with a professional council: Registration with the SAPC registration as a Pharmacist Assistant (Post Basic) (Institutional) or Pharmacist Assistant (Post Basic). Experience: Grade 1: None after registration as Pharmacist’s Assistant (Post Basic) with the SAPC. 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. Inherent requirements of the job: Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license. Willingness to perform regular after hour duties. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Computer literacy (MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook). Ability to work accurately under pressure and maintain a high standard of professionalism. Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Appropriate knowledge of National and Provincial Health Policies, Medicines Act 101of 1965, the Pharmacy Act 53 of 1974 and Public Finance Management Act. Appropriate clinical and pharmaceutical knowledge. Knowledge with JAC/WellSky dispensing system. Time management, strategic planning, prioritizing of tasks.

Effective control of Pharmaceutical stock. Ensure effective Pharmaceutical Care (Dispensing) including the Chronic Dispensing Unit within the Sub District. Assist with collection of Pharmacy Data and recordkeeping. Promote and assist with optimal Pharmaceutical Advisory Service with the relevant multi-disciplinary teams. Ensure effective Quality of Health Service.

Mr G Hermanus Tel No: (022) 487-9252

Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a practical test and/or competency test. 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 to register 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.

PSV Circular 20 of 2026, Post 20/330