Pharmacist Assistant (Post Basic) Grade 1 to 3 (X2 Posts)
Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness
- Location
- Mitchells Plain CHC, Western Cape
- Salary
- R275 340 – R318 666 per year
- Job type
- Permanent
- Work setting
- On-site
- Sector
- Government & public service
- Closing date
- 30 Oct 2026
Posted 10 days ago
What you need
- Qualification
- Certificate
- Experience
- 5+ years
Registrations / certificates: SAPC Pharmacist Assistant (Post-Basic)
- Post-Basic Pharmacist Assistant qualification
- Registered with the SAPC (or proof of application)
- Grade 1 needs no experience
- Dispense medicine and manage stock
- 2 posts in Mitchells Plain
How to apply
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How to apply: Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”). Official advert: DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular 37 of 2026, post 37/293. Government applications usually need the new Z83 form and a detailed CV.
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Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services
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 the SAPC as a Pharmacist Assistant (Post-Basic) (Institutional). Registration with a professional council: Registration with the SAPC as a Pharmacist’s Assistant (Post-Basic) or as Pharmacist Assistant (Post-Basic) (Institutional). Experience: Grade 1: None 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.
Duties:
Dispensing and capturing prescriptions under supervision of pharmacists. Receiving stock from supplier and capturing thereof and stock control management. Ordering and issuing stock. Manufacturing mixtures under the supervision of the pharmacist. Provide instructions regarding the correct use of medicines supplied. Provide information to individuals to promote health. Support and assist pharmacist with regards to administrative tasks.
Notes:
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 appointments 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). Candidates will be subjected to a written/practical and oral assessment.
Enquiries: Mr M Roomanay Tel No: (021) 370-5128