Job Requirements
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. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the SAPC 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
. Willingness to perform after hours & relief duties within the ecosystem of Saldanha Sub District. 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. DUTIES : 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. Provide support to supervisor and perform relief duties when required in clinics within the Sub District.
What is the Salary
Grade 1: R275 340 per annum Grade 2: R318 666 per annum Grade 3: R343 761 per annum
Location
Vredenburg Hospital, Saldanha Bay Sub-district 188
How to Apply
Ms. E Julius Tel No: (022) 709-7237
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
Apply Before:
24 August 2026
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Additional Information
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).
