About Life Healthcare

Life Healthcare is a premiere healthcare and hospital establishment, renowned for revolutionizing South Africa’s health care sector. They specialize in acute hospital care and operate over 63 medical facilities nationwide. As pioneers in healthcare, they are among the first hospital groups to receive an ISO 9001 certification, a testament to their commitment to providing world-class facilities that cater to the needs of the public. Life Healthcare strives to improve the quality of life and service, standing at the forefront of health care in southern Africa.

Life Healthcare Pharmacist 2021-2022

In a collaborative effort with HWSETA, Life Healthcare invites South African unemployed individuals looking to establish a solid career foundation to apply to their Pharmacist Assistant Learnership program. This remarkable opportunity provides an in-depth understanding of the intricate workings of the pharmaceutical career. During the course of the learnership, you will contribute to the functionality of the pharmacy department under the guidance of the Senior Pharmacists and the Tutor.

As a Pharmacy Assistant Learner, your responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:

  • Handling medication supplies required in hospital wards
  • Overseeing hospital pharmaceuticals
  • Managing the ethical and surgical inventory
  • Control of hospital dead stock
  • Investigating stock-takes and variances
  • Tending to patient credits
  • Restocking emergency cupboards
  • Unpacking received stocks
  • Ensuring fresh stocks by checking expiration dates and invoices
  • Strict adherence to security protocols
  • Upholding ethical and professional qualities

Starting from July 1, 2021, until June 30, 2022, the program will last for a total of one year, and learners are expected to fully commit to the entire duration of the program.

How To Apply For the Life Healthcare Pharmacist Assistant Learnership

If you are an eligible candidate and find this opportunity suitable, you are more than welcome to apply. However, please note that to apply, you need to meet some eligibility criteria that account for your suitability for the role. The criteria include, but are not limited to, the following:

Eligibility Criteria
Possession of a Grade 12 qualification, including Mathematics and Science
Being unemployed at the time of application
Good understanding of computer literacy
Outstanding organizational abilities
Willingness to work within a team
Having a customer-oriented and service-oriented mindset
Willingness to take a written entrance test and participate in a subsequent interview

To apply, download this Life Healthcare Pharmacist Assistant Learnership 2021-2022 external employment application form.

Fill out the form and email it to Miss H Pillay at [email protected] Remember, all applications should be submitted before the closing date on March 16, 2021. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Contact Information

For any inquiries or more information about the Life Healthcare Pharmacist Assistant Learnership, you may contact Miss H Pillay through the following contact details:

  • Telephone Number: +27 31 737 3017
  • Fax Number: +27 86 675 5887
  • Email Address: [email protected]


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