Pharmacist Assistant (Post Basic) Grade 1 To 3

Closing date: 05 Oct 2026
Department: Western Cape - Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness
Opportunity expired: Applications for this DPSA vacancy have closed on 05 Oct 2026. This page is kept live for reference and to help applicants find similar current opportunities.

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

Centre: Overberg District Office

Requirements

Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) as a
Pharmacist’s Assistant (Post Basic) Institutional or Pharmacist’s Assistant (Post Basic).
Registration with a professional council: Registration with the SAPC as Pharmacist’s Assistant (Post-Basic) or Pharmacist’s Assistant (PostBasic) (Institutional).
Experience: Grade 1: None after registration as with the SAPC as a Pharmacist Assistant (Post- Basic).
Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years’ appropriate experience after registration as a Pharmacist Assistant (PostBasic) with the SAPC.
Grade 3: A minimum of 13 years’ relevant experience after registration as a Pharmacist Assistant (Post-Basic) with the SAPC.
Inherent requirements of the job: A valid driver’s license.
Willingness to work overtime when necessary.
Competencies (knowledge/skills): Good communication skills (written and verbal).
Ability to function independently, as well as in a multi-disciplinary team to ensure good patient care.
Knowledge of relevant legislation and policies of the Department of Health Western Cape.

Duties

Responsible for the effective control and provision of pharmaceutical products.
Responsible for the accurate compounding and manipulation of medicines or scheduled substances.
Responsible for the effective control and distribution of pharmaceutical stock to areas within the facility for stock replacement.
Responsible for data capturing, record keeping, statistics gathering, information provision and the daily running of the pharmacy department
including dealing with queries on pharmacy matters.
Responsible for preparation of prescriptions and assist with the dispensing of medication for individual patient use under indirect supervision of a pharmacist as per the Pharmacy Act.

Enquiries

Ms S. Mbodla Tel No: (028) 814-3649

Applications

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

Please note: this opportunity has expired, so the application details above are for reference only.

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