PHARMACY ASSISTANT
Department of Health · Thabo Mofutsanyana District
- Closing date
- 30 October 2026
- Reference
- H/P/31/2026
- Salary band
- R 310 422
- Application method
- Email application
This listing is based on psc published opportunity. Confirm the current advert and requirements before applying.
Vacancy information from the employer
Department: Department of Health Location: Thabo Mofutsanyana District Salary: Grade 1: R275 340 -R310 422 per annum Grade 2: R318 666 - R337 083 per annum Grade 3: R343 761 - R390 396 per annum 116 Requirements: Post-Basic Pharmacist Assistant qualification that allows registration with the SAPC as Pharmacist Assistant (Post Basic). Current registration with the SAPC as a Pharmacist Assistant (Post Basic) (2026/2027). Grade 1: Experience: 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. Knowledge And Skills: Own discipline, Knowledge of relevant legislations, regulations, policies implementation and information management, quality assurance and improvement programmes, communication and problem solving, computer literacy, stress tolerance objectiveness and empathy. Acquaintance with standard operating procedures and health care standards treatment guidelines, work effectively as part of a team. Duties: Assist with the delivery of a good pharmaceutical service to patients. Provide instructions regarding the correct use of medicine supplied (not counselling). Receiving and unpacking of received of stock. Assist with the ordering of medicine and scheduled substances up to schedule under supervision. Assist with the distribution of pharmacy stock (Schedule 0 -6). Checking stock and cleaning of shelves. Checking of expired stock, stock levels and stock taking. Maintenance of pharmacy hygiene. Pre-packing or re-packing. Provide pharmacy related tasks (statistics, records, registers, stock cards, customer care and answering of phones). Enquiries: Me. C Luwes at 082 444 0327 Closing Date: 2026-10-30T23:59:00+02:00
NewGenJobs application preparation
Turn the advert into an application plan
This guide is built from the visible vacancy details to help you prepare. It does not replace the employer’s instructions.
1. Check your match
Match your CV to the 6 listed requirements using truthful examples from work, study, volunteering or projects.
2. Prepare only what is needed
Keep a current CV and, where the advert asks for it, a completed Z83 form ready. Do not add certificates or ID copies unless the vacancy requests them.
3. Tailor your evidence
Use the 10 listed responsibilities to choose your strongest relevant examples before you apply.
4. Submit and keep a record
Use the email address in the official advert. Write a clear subject line with the role and reference H/P/31/2026, then attach only the documents requested.
Requirements
- ✓Post-Basic Pharmacist Assistant qualification that allows registration with the SAPC as Pharmacist Assistant (Post Basic)
- ✓Current registration with the SAPC as a Pharmacist Assistant (Post Basic) (2026/2027)
- ✓Grade 1: Experience: 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
- ✓Knowledge And Skills: Own discipline, Knowledge of relevant legislations, regulations, policies implementation and information management, quality assurance and improvement programmes, communication and problem solving, computer literacy, stress tolerance objectiveness and empathy
- ✓Acquaintance with standard operating procedures and health care standards treatment guidelines, work effectively as part of a team
Key responsibilities
- •Assist with the delivery of a good pharmaceutical service to patients
- •Provide instructions regarding the correct use of medicine supplied (not counselling)
- •Receiving and unpacking of received of stock
- •Assist with the ordering of medicine and scheduled substances up to schedule under supervision
- •Assist with the distribution of pharmacy stock (Schedule 0 -6)
- •Checking stock and cleaning of shelves
- •Checking of expired stock, stock levels and stock taking
- •Maintenance of pharmacy hygiene
- •Pre-packing or re-packing
- •Provide pharmacy related tasks (statistics, records, registers, stock cards, customer care and answering of phones)
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.
Full department profile and current vacancies