PHARMACIST ASSISTANT (POST BASIC) GRADE 1 TO 3 West Coast District is a South African government vacancy at Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness. This job is part of Circular 20 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Swartland Hospital, Swartland Sub-district | closing date: 29 June 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Grade 3: R343 761 per annum
Applications
Where to send your application.
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
Salary
Grade 1: R275 340 per annum Grade 2: R318 666 per annum
Grade 3: R343 761 per annum
Requirements
- Minimum educational qualification: A qualification that allows registration with the SAPC as a Pharmacist Assistant (Post Basic) Institutional or Pharmacist Assistant (Post Basic, as required by the training facility and the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC).
- Registration with a professional council: Registration with the SAPC registration as a Pharmacist Assistant (Post Basic) (Institutional) or Pharmacist Assistant (Post Basic).
- Experience: Grade 1: None after registration as Pharmacist’s Assistant (Post Basic) with the SAPC.
- 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.
- Inherent
Duties
- Effective control of Pharmaceutical stock.
- Ensure effective Pharmaceutical Care (Dispensing) including the Chronic Dispensing Unit within the Sub District.
- Assist with collection of Pharmacy Data and recordkeeping.
- Promote and assist with optimal Pharmaceutical Advisory Service with the relevant multi-disciplinary teams.
- Ensure effective Quality of Health Service.
Enquiries
Mr G Hermanus Tel No: (022) 487-9252
Notes
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a practical test and/or competency test. Candidates who are not in possession of the stipulated registration
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
Original Text
SALARY : Grade 1: R275 340 per annum Grade 2: R318 666 per annum
Grade 3: R343 761 per annum
CENTRE : Swartland Hospital, Swartland Sub-district
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum educational qualification: A qualification that allows registration with the SAPC as a Pharmacist Assistant (Post Basic) Institutional or Pharmacist
Assistant (Post Basic, as required by the training facility and the South African
Pharmacy Council (SAPC). Registration with a professional council:
Registration with the SAPC registration as a Pharmacist Assistant (Post Basic)
(Institutional) or Pharmacist Assistant (Post Basic). Experience: Grade 1: None after registration as Pharmacist’s Assistant (Post Basic) with the SAPC. 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. Inherent
requirements of the job: Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license. Willingness to
perform regular after hour duties. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Computer literacy (MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook). Ability to work
accurately under pressure and maintain a high standard of professionalism.
Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Appropriate knowledge of National and Provincial Health
Policies, Medicines Act 101of 1965, the Pharmacy Act 53 of 1974 and Public
Finance Management Act. Appropriate clinical and pharmaceutical knowledge.
Knowledge with JAC/WellSky dispensing system. Time management, strategic planning, prioritizing of tasks.
DUTIES : Effective control of Pharmaceutical stock. Ensure effective Pharmaceutical Care (Dispensing) including the Chronic Dispensing Unit within the Sub
District. Assist with collection of Pharmacy Data and recordkeeping. Promote and assist with optimal Pharmaceutical Advisory Service with the relevant
multi-disciplinary teams. Ensure effective Quality of Health Service.
ENQUIRIES : Mr G Hermanus Tel No: (022) 487-9252
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a practical test and/or competency test.
Candidates who are not in possession of the stipulated registration
requirements may also apply. Such candidates will only be considered for
appointment on condition that proof of application for registration to register 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.
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 20 of 2026 for reference.
Disclaimer: This vacancy was imported from the official DPSA circular PDF. Please confirm the reference number, closing date, and application instructions in the original circular before applying. View the official DPSA vacancy circulars.