Job Requirements
As required by the training facility and the South African Pharmacy Council plus post basic Pharmacist Assistant qualification that allows registration with SAPC as Pharmacist Assistant (Post- Basic). Registration with the SAPC as Pharmacist Assistant (Post-Basic). Grade 1: No experience required after registration with the SAPC as Pharmacist 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. Good communication and interpersonal skills. Knowledge of relevant policies and legislation which have an impact on pharmaceutical services, including National Health Act, Good Pharmacy Practice standards, the Pharmacy Act 53 of 1974 as amended and the Medicine and related substance Act 101 of 1965, occupational Health and Safety Act and Skills Development Act. Physically fit and able to lift heavy boxes repeatedly, willingness to work in a temperature- controlled environment (cold-rooms).
Duties
Support the warehouse supervisor/pharmacist in daily operations. Supervise and perform the receiving, storage, issuing and distribution of pharmaceuticals within the designated store, ensuring compliance with FIFO/FEFO stock management principles. Assist in staff supervision, including SOP training, disciplinary process, leave planning and time and attendance monitoring. Participate in stock control processes, including cyclic count and the preparation of the annual and bi-annual stock take. Assist in complaint resolution from health facilities in line with SOPs. Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, SOPs, and quality standards (GPP, GDP, GWP, Pharmacy Act, PFMA. Ensure Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) compliance, including enforcement of wearing protective clothing and maintaining a safe warehouse environment. Support performance management processes by ensuring that performance reviews are completed as per schedule. Contribute to the development of staff in the warehouse. Must be willing to rotate within different sections of the Warehouse when operationally required.
What is the Salary
Grade 1: R264 750 – R298 482 per annum, (OSD) Grade 2: R306 411 – R324 117 per annum, (OSD) Grade 3: R330 540 – R375 381 per annum, (OSD) 123
Location
OR Tambo District, Mthatha Pharmaceutical Depot
How to Apply
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Apply Before:
28 November 2025
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