Pharmacist Assistant Grade 1 To 3 (Post Basic) (Warehousing)

Salary: Grade 1: R275 340 per annum; Grade 2: R318 666 per annum; Grade 3: R343 761 per annum

Centre: Cape Medical Depot

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 SAPC as a Pharmacist Assistant (Post-Basic) Warehousing.
Registration with a professional council: Current registration with the SAPC as a Pharmacist Assistant Post Basic or
Pharmacist Assistant Post Basic (Warehousing).
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.
Inherent requirements of the job: Willingness to work overtime when required.
Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge and/or experience in handling pharmaceutical supplies particularly in a warehouse environment, including
Cold Chain Practices.
Knowledge of Drug Supply Management Principles.
Good knowledge of wholesale warehouse practices and procedures.
Good literacy and numeric skills.
The ability to work in a warehouse type situation and have the physical dexterity.
Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams).
Ability to lift heavy objects and operate heavy machinerystackers, pallet jacks, Hyster.
Good interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to work independently as well as in a team.
Ability to comply with applicable legislation.
Ability to work accurately under pressure and maintain a high work ethic.

Helpdesk oversight and management.
Customer Care, Supplier, Courier - Query Management.
Inventory Management and Warehouse Support.
General administration, Assistance, legal requirements, staff development.

Ms C Buthelezi Tel No: (021) 483-8804

Applications are submitted online via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs
(click “online applications”).