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Pharmacist Assistant (Post Basic) (X2 Posts)

KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health · Prince Mshiyeni Memorial Hospital

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Opportunity expired: Applications closed on 23 Oct 2026. This vacancy is retained for reference. Do not send an application unless the department confirms it has reopened. Find current vacancies.

Vacancy overview

Department
KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health
Government sphere
Provincial administration
Province
KwaZulu-Natal
Centre / Location
Prince Mshiyeni Memorial Hospital
Reference number
PMMH 39/2026
Salary
Grade 1: R275 340 – R310 422 per annum; Grade 2: R318 666 – R337 083 per annum; 190 Grade 3: R343 761 – R390 396 per annum
Closing date
23 Oct 2026

Requirements

Grade 12 (Senior Certificate) or equivalent. Registration with the South African
Pharmacy Council (SAPC) as a Pharmacist Assistant (Post Basic).
Current registration with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC).
Experience Grade 1: None.
Experience Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years' appropriate/recognisable experience as a Pharmacist Assistant (Post Basic)
after registration with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) as a Pharmacist Assistant (Post Basic).
Experience Grade 3: A minimum of 13 years' appropriate/recognisable experience as a Pharmacist Assistant (Post
Basic) after registration with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) as a Pharmacist Assistant (Post Basic).
Knowledge, Skills Training And Competencies Required: Knowledge of the Pharmacy Act and Good Pharmacy Practice.
Knowledge of pharmaceutical legislation and policies.
Understanding of medicine supply management.
Knowledge of stock control systems.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Computer literacy.
Ability to work independently and under pressure.
Planning and organisational skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Problem-solving and report-writing skills.

Key duties and responsibilities

Assist in the provision of an efficient pharmaceutical service under the supervision of a pharmacist.
Dispense medicines according to approved Standard Operating Procedures and within the scope of practice of a
Pharmacist Assistant (Post Basic).
Receive, store, issue and control pharmaceutical stock.
Monitor stock levels and assist with stock ordering and stock rotation.
Perform stock counts and assist with inventory management.
Pack and distribute medicines to wards, clinics and departments.
Maintain accurate pharmaceutical records and documentation.
Ensure compliance with Good Pharmacy Practice and pharmaceutical legislation.
Participate in quality improvement programmes and medicine management initiatives.
Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the pharmacy and storage areas.
Provide medicine information to healthcare professionals and patients within the scope of practice.
Perform any other duties delegated by the Pharmacy Manager or supervising pharmacist.

How to apply

Applications to be forwarded to: The Human Resource Manager OR Hand
deliver to A-Block 1st Floor white applications box. Prince Mshiyeni Memorial
Hospital, Private Bag X07, Mobeni, 4060. Applicants are encouraged to apply
for posts through the online e-Recruitment system at
http://www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs. Applications may alternatively be emailed to:
Mxolisi.Mlambo@kznhealth.gov.za quoting reference number only in the
subject line. Emailed applications should please be sent as one attachment.

These application details are retained only for reference; the deadline has passed.

Enquiries

Ms T Mhlongo Tel No: (031) 907 8169

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