Assistant Manager: Pharmaceutical Services
Department of Correctional Services
- Location
- National Head Office, Gauteng
- Salary
- R1 137 354 per year
- Job type
- Permanent
- Work setting
- On-site
- Sector
- Government & public service
- Closing date
- 09 Nov 2026
Posted 7 days ago
What you need
- Qualification
- Degree
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Driver's licence
- Code 8 (EB)
Registrations / certificates: SAPC registration as Pharmacist
- Assistant manager: pharmaceutical services at DCS Head Office, Pretoria
- Pharmacy qualification and SAPC registration as a Pharmacist
- At least 5 years' experience after registration
- Valid driver's licence and willing to travel
- R1 137 354 a year
How to apply
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How to apply: should be submitted online at https://careers.dcs.gov.za/. Emailed, post or hand delivered applications will not be considered. Official advert: DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular 38 of 2026, post 38/15, ref HO 2026/11/24. Government applications usually need the new Z83 form and a detailed CV.
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Directorate: Non-Communicable Diseases and Support Services
Requirements:
Basic qualification accredited with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) that allows registration with the SAPC as a Pharmacist. Registration with the SAPC as a Pharmacist. A minimum of five [5] years appropriate experience after registration as a Pharmacist with the SAPC. Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence. Competencies And Attributes: In-depth knowledge of Pharmacy Act, medicines and related Substances Control Act, national drug policy, good pharmacy practice in South Africa, SAPC regulations, OHSC norms and standards. Knowledge of pharmaceutical quantification, forecasting, procurement, inventory management, data analysis and management (stock levels, consumption trends, age analysis). Clinical and pharmaceutical care competencies, pharmacovigilance and patient safety systems. Risk management. Willingness to travel to support service delivery. Negotiation, problem solving and analysis, listening, communication and report-writing skills. Information management. Project and programme management. Change management. Stakeholder management. Service delivery innovation. Decision making. Integrity and honesty. Confidentiality. Good interpersonal relations. Assertiveness. Ability to network. Resilient. Diplomacy and tactful.
Duties:
Coordinate and ensure procurement of pharmaceutical products. Manage pharmaceutical inventory and stock. Ensure and monitor regulatory compliance to South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) requirements. Ensure rational medicine use, pharmacovigilance, research and clinical interventions. Develop and review policies, training, public health, advisory and support functions. Management of human resources, finance and assets. Management of performance information.
Notes:
Appointment under the Public Service Act.
Enquiries: National Head Office: Ms NS Khumalo Tel No: (012) 307 2174 or Ms TP Ngobeni Tel No: (012) 305 8589.
Reference number: HO 2026/11/24