PHARMACIST ASSISTANT (POST BASIC) GRADE 1 TO 3
Department of Health and Wellness · Mitchells Plain CHC (X1 Post) Mitchells Plain District Hospital (X1 Post)
- Closing date
- 30 October 2026
- Reference
- PSC 37/293
- Salary band
- R 275 340
- Application method
- Email application
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Vacancy information from the employer
Department: Department of Health and Wellness Location: Mitchells Plain CHC (X1 Post) Mitchells Plain District Hospital (X1 Post) Salary: Grade 1: R275 340 per annum Grade 2: R318 666 per annum Grade 3: R343 761 per annum 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. Application instructions: for registration with the relevant council and Enquiries: Mr M Roomanay Tel No: (021) 370-5128 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. Closing Date: 2026-10-30T17:00:00+02:00
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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
Key responsibilities
- •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
About Department of Health
The National Department of Health sets South Africa's health policy and oversees the public healthcare system, working alongside nine provincial health departments that run hospitals, clinics, and community health services. Its core mandate covers disease prevention, primary healthcare access, hospital management, and public health programmes including HIV/TB treatment and maternal health.
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