Pharmacist Assistant (Post Basic) Grade 1 To 3 Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services

Department: Department Of Environmental Affairs And Development Planning (Western Cape) Centre: Mitchells Plain CHC (X1 Post) Mitchells Plain District Hospital (X1 Post) Salary: Grade 1: R275 340 per annum Grade 2: R318 666 per annum Grade 3: R343 761 per annum Posts: 2 DUTIES Dispensing and capturing prescriptions under supervision of pharmacists. Receiving stock from supplier and capturing thereof and stock control management. Ordering and issuing stock. Manufacturing mixtures under the supervision of the pharmacist. Provide instructions regarding the correct use of medicines supplied. Provide information to individuals to promote health. Support and assist pharmacist with regards to administrative tasks. 207 ENQUIRIES Mr M Roomanay Tel No: (021) 370-5128 HOW TO APPLY Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co NOTE No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates who are not in possession of the stipulated registration requirements may also apply. Such candidates will only be considered for appointments on condition that proof of application for registration with the relevant council and proof of payment of the prescribed registration fees to the relevant council are submitted on or before the day of the interview. This concession is only applicable on health professionals who apply for the first time for registration in a specific category with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for change in registration status). Candidates will be subjected to a written/practical and oral assessment. Source: DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular 37 of 2026. Apply exactly as the department instructs (Z83 form and CV); Insly does not forward applications for public service posts.

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 the SAPC as a Pharmacist Assistant (Post-Basic) (Institutional). Registration with a professional council: Registration with the SAPC as a Pharmacist’s Assistant (Post-Basic) or as Pharmacist Assistant (Post-Basic) (Institutional). 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.