MANAGER: PHARMACEUTICAL SERVICES Chief is a South African government vacancy at Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness. This job is part of Circular 26 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Khayelitsha/Eastern Sub-structure | closing date: 07 August 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Applications
Where to send your application.
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
Salary
R1 375 245 per annum, (A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs).
Requirements
- Minimum educational qualification: Basic qualification accredited with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) that allows registration with the SAPC as a Pharmacist.
- Registration with a professional council: Registration with the South African Pharmacy Council as a Pharmacist.
- Experience: A minimum of 3 years’ appropriate experience after registration as a Pharmacist with the SAPC.
- Inherent requirements of the job: Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license.
- Willingness to travel in the Metro.
- Competencies (knowledge/skills): Strong leadership, inclusive of management, professional mentorship, organisation and strategic planning.
- Project management skills.
- Computer Literacy and data use and analysis.
- Appropriate experience in Pharmaceutical systems used in the public sector.
- Appropriate supervisory/managerial experience.
- Appropriate Training and experience in Drug Supply Management.
Duties
- Strategic planning and implementation and monitoring and evaluation of relevant policies.
- Technical support to the pharmacy staff and pharmacy for quality assurance and clinical services governance.
- Overall leadership and coordination of the Pharmacy services within the Khayelitsha/ Eastern Substructure.
- Ensure good Pharmacy practices are institutionalised in the service platform.
- In-depth knowledge of the Health Act, National Drug Policy, Pharmacy Act, World Health Organisation and relevant policies of the WCG: Health and Wellness.
Enquiries
Mr JA Kruger Tel No: (021) 360-4622
Notes
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
Original Text
SALARY : R1 375 245 per annum, (A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs).
CENTRE : Khayelitsha/Eastern Sub-structure
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum educational qualification: Basic qualification accredited with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) that allows registration with the SAPC
as a Pharmacist. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the
South African Pharmacy Council as a Pharmacist. Experience: A minimum of
3 years’ appropriate experience after registration as a Pharmacist with the
SAPC. Inherent requirements of the job: Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license.
Willingness to travel in the Metro. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Strong leadership, inclusive of management, professional mentorship, organisation
and strategic planning. Project management skills. Computer Literacy and data use and analysis. Appropriate experience in Pharmaceutical systems used in
the public sector. Appropriate supervisory/managerial experience. Appropriate
Training and experience in Drug Supply Management.
DUTIES : Strategic planning and implementation and monitoring and evaluation of relevant policies. Technical support to the pharmacy staff and pharmacy for
quality assurance and clinical services governance. Overall leadership and coordination of the Pharmacy services within the Khayelitsha/ Eastern Substructure. Ensure good Pharmacy practices are institutionalised in the service
platform. In-depth knowledge of the Health Act, National Drug Policy,
Pharmacy Act, World Health Organisation and relevant policies of the WCG:
Health and Wellness.
ENQUIRIES : Mr JA Kruger Tel No: (021) 360-4622
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 26 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.