• Full Time
  • Cape Town, South Africa

Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness

The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness is a government department responsible for providing public healthcare to the people of the Western Cape province in South Africa.

Pharmacist Assistant (Post-Basic) Grade 1 to 3 (2 Posts) – Vredenburg Hospital

  • Job Type: Full Time
  • Qualification: Bachelors
  • Experience: 0 – 13 years
  • Location: Western Cape
  • Job Field: Pharmaceutical

Key Responsibilities:

  • Control pharmaceutical stock effectively.
  • Provide effective pharmaceutical care, including dispensing in the Chronic Dispensing Unit within the sub-district.
  • Assist with collecting pharmacy data and record-keeping.
  • Promote and support optimal pharmaceutical advisory services with multi-disciplinary teams.
  • Ensure high-quality health services.

Requirements:

  • A qualification that allows registration with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) as a Pharmacist Assistant (Post-Basic) Institutional or as required by the training facility.
  • Computer literacy in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
  • Ability to work accurately under pressure and maintain professionalism.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills to work in a multi-disciplinary team.
  • Knowledge of national and provincial health policies, Medicines Act 101 of 1965, Pharmacy Act 53 of 1974, and Public Finance Management Act.
  • Clinical and pharmaceutical knowledge, including the JAC/WellSky dispensing system.
  • Skills in time management, strategic planning, and prioritizing tasks.
  • Registration with the SAPC as a Pharmacist Assistant (Post-Basic) Institutional or Post-Basic.
  • A valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license.
  • Willingness to perform regular after-hours duties.

Experience Levels:

  • Grade 1: No experience required after registration with the SAPC.
  • Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years’ appropriate experience as a Pharmacist Assistant after registration with the SAPC.
  • Grade 3: A minimum of 13 years’ appropriate experience as a Pharmacist Assistant after registration with the SAPC.

Additional Notes:

  • Shortlisted candidates will undergo a practical test and/or competency test.
  • No payment is required when applying for this post.
  • Candidates without the required registration can apply but must provide proof of application for registration and payment of fees before the interview.

Salary:

  • Grade 1: R 264 750 – R 298 482 per annum
  • Grade 2: R 306 411 – R 324 117 per annum
  • Grade 3: R 330 540 – R 375 381 per annum

Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer’s contribution to the pension fund, housing, and medical aid allowance).

Method of Application:

Interested and qualified candidates should apply through the official channels provided by the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness.

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