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PHARMACIST GRADE 1, 2&3

Department of Health Other Posts

Salary band

R 936 987

Closing date

26 August 2026

Reference

NMH/PHRM/2026

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About this role

Department

Department of Health Other Posts

Location

Niemeyer Memorial Hospital

Salary

Grade 1: R882 816 – R936 987 per annum, Plus Rural Allowance appropriate qualification and registration with Pharmacist. Grade 2: R954 339 – R1 011 516 per annum, Plus Rural Allowance = 12% Appropriate qualification and registration with SAPC as Pharmacist plus 5 years’ experience as a pharmacist Grade 3: R1 041 402 - R1 104 669 per annum, Plus Rural Allowance Appropriate qualification and registration with SAPC as Pharmacist plus 13 years’ experience as a pharmacist All-inclusive salary package: 70% and 30%

Requirements

STD 10 or grade12 Certificate Appropriate qualification and registration with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) as a Pharmacist. Persons in

Duties

Manage and control distribution of medicine for inpatients, outpatients and clinics. Monitor and evaluate the provision of quality pharmaceutical services including CCMDD. Manage financial resources by maintaining accurate and appropriate records, statistics and information as required by management complying with applicable legislation and regulatory policies. Manage human resource through supervision and support of staff by delegating, empowering, planning and execution. Provide appropriate and adequate counselling to patients ensuring optimal pharmaco-therapeutic outcomes. Have a sound control of stack management with high accuracy/ responsibility and accountability to PFMA and the allocated budget. Have a sound knowledge of the six domains; public health, safe and rational use of medicines and devices and their supply, organisation and management skills, professional and personal practice, critical analysis and research.

Enquiries

Mr. VB Dlamini Tel No: (034) 331 3011 101

Notes

Directions to Candidates: The following documents must be submitted:

Closing Date

26 August 2026

About medical and health professional roles in South Africa

Medical officer and health professional posts in South Africa are advertised primarily through provincial Departments of Health. The Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) registration is a mandatory requirement for all medical, dental, and allied health professional posts. Posts are available across all nine provinces, with the greatest concentration in Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, and the Western Cape. Rural posts often carry a rural allowance in addition to the base salary.

·Include your HPCSA registration number, registration category, and renewal date on every application.

·Medical officer posts in public hospitals are graded at salary levels 8 and above depending on speciality and experience.

·Community Service year posts are allocated through a separate HPCSA process - not through PSC Circular applications.

·Rural and underserved area posts frequently carry an 8 to 22 percent rural allowance on top of the base salary package.

About the hiring department

This vacancy is within Department of Health Other Posts. Government departments in South Africa advertise vacancies through the Public Service Commission and are required to follow a standardised recruitment process governed by the Public Service Act. Applications are screened against the minimum requirements listed in the advert before any CV is reviewed by a panel.

Shortlisted candidates are contacted directly by the department. If you do not receive a response within 90 days of the closing date, your application was not successful. NewGenJobs tracks every application you submit through your personal dashboard so you always know where you stand.

Requirements

·STD 10 or grade12 Certificate Appropriate qualification and registration with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) as a Pharmacist

Key Duties

·Manage and control distribution of medicine for inpatients, outpatients and clinics
·Monitor and evaluate the provision of quality pharmaceutical services including CCMDD
·Manage financial resources by maintaining accurate and appropriate records, statistics and information as required by management complying with applicable legislation and regulatory policies
·Manage human resource through supervision and support of staff by delegating, empowering, planning and execution
·Provide appropriate and adequate counselling to patients ensuring optimal pharmaco-therapeutic outcomes
·Have a sound control of stack management with high accuracy/ responsibility and accountability to PFMA and the allocated budget
·Have a sound knowledge of the six domains
·public health, safe and rational use of medicines and devices and their supply, organisation and management skills, professional and personal practice, critical analysis and research

Before you apply - checklist

Make sure you have everything ready before the closing date.

✓Download and fully complete the official Z83 form - partial or outdated Z83 versions are rejected
✓Prepare a detailed CV listing every previous post with exact start and end dates (month and year)
✓Get certified copies of all qualifications - certification must be done at a police station or commissioner of oaths
✓Include a certified copy of your South African ID document or passport
✓Include your current HPCSA registration certificate
✓Be prepared to undergo a criminal record check - a conviction may disqualify you depending on the nature of the post
✓Submit your complete application package to adamrecruit67@nda.gov.za before the closing date - late or incomplete submissions are not considered

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How do I apply for the PHARMACIST GRADE 1, 2&3 position at Department of Health Other Posts?+

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What is the salary for the PHARMACIST GRADE 1, 2&3 position?+

The advertised salary band for this post is R 936 987. This is the all-inclusive remuneration package, which typically covers basic salary, medical aid contribution, and other benefits. The exact split between cash and benefits is determined at appointment stage.

When does the PHARMACIST GRADE 1, 2&3 application close?+

The closing date for this position is 26 August 2026. Late applications are not accepted by South African employers. Submit your application well before the deadline. NewGenJobs sends you a reminder before your tracked jobs close.