PHARMACIST GRADE 1, 2&3

POST 28/90 : PHARMACIST GRADE 1, 2&3 REF NO: NMH/PHRM/2026
SALARY : Grade 1: R882 816 – R936 987 per annum, Plus Rural Allowance appropriate qualification and registration with Pharmacist.
Grade 2: R954 339 – R1 011 516 per annum, Plus Rural Allowance = 12%
Appropriate qualification and registration with SAPC as Pharmacist plus 5 years’ experience as a pharmacist
Grade 3: R1 041 402 – R1 104 669 per annum, Plus Rural Allowance
Appropriate qualification and registration with SAPC as Pharmacist plus 13 years’ experience as a pharmacist All-inclusive salary package: 70% and 30%
flexible portion can be restructure
CENTRE : Niemeyer Memorial Hospital
REQUIREMENTS : STD 10 or grade12 Certificate Appropriate qualification and registration with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) as a Pharmacist. Persons in
possession of a foreign qualification must furnish the Department with an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA)
(only when shortlisted). Current registration as a Pharmacist with the SAPC.
Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competencies Require: Knowledge of pharmacy information, relevant Government legislative and Department of
Health Policies and procedures. Computer literate, management skills. Sound knowledge of District health system. Leadership skills. Interpersonal skills.
DUTIES : Manage and control distribution of medicine for inpatients, outpatients and clinics. Monitor and evaluate the provision of quality pharmaceutical services
including CCMDD. Manage financial resources by maintaining accurate and appropriate records, statistics and information as required by management
complying with applicable legislation and regulatory policies. Manage human resource through supervision and support of staff by delegating, empowering,
planning and execution. Provide appropriate and adequate counselling to patients ensuring optimal pharmaco-therapeutic outcomes. Have a sound
control of stack management with high accuracy/ responsibility and accountability to PFMA and the allocated budget. Have a sound knowledge of
the six domains; public health, safe and rational use of medicines and devices and their supply, organisation and management skills, professional and
personal practice, critical analysis and research.
ENQUIRIES : Mr. VB Dlamini Tel No: (034) 331 3011
APPLICATIONS : : Please forward applications quoting reference number to: Human Resource
Management, Niemeyer Memorial Hospital, Private Bag X1004, Utrecht, 2980 or email: Niemeyer.Intern@kznhealth.gov.za
NOTE : Directions to Candidates: The following documents must be submitted:
Applications are not required to submit copies of qualification and other
relevant document on application but must submit the Employment Form (Z83)
and the detailed Curriculum Vitae. Certified copies of certificates and other relevant documents will only be requested from shortlisted candidate on or
before the interviews. Therefore only shortlisted candidates for a post will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interview
following communication from HR. It will be expected candidate(s) to be available for interview process on a day, all shortlisted candidates, including
the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical
and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct)
assessment. The reference number must be indicated in the column provided on form Z83 e.g. Reference Number (NMH/THRT2026) Persons with
disabilities should feel free to apply for the post Failure to comply with the above instructions will disqualify the applicants. The appointment is subject to
positive outcome obtained from the State Security Agency (SAA) to the following checks (criminal clearance, credit records, and citizenship),
verification of Educational Qualifications by SAQA, verification of previous experience from Employers. Please note that due to a large number of
applications received, applications will not be acknowledged, however, only the
short-listed applicants will be advised of the outcome. Applicants are respectfully informed that, if no notification of appointment is received within 3
months after the closing date, they must accept that their applications were unsuccessful. Please note that no S&T payments will be considered for
payment to candidates that are Invited for interview. (This Department is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, whose aim is to promote
representivity at all levels of different Occupational Categories in the
Department). Employment Equity Target for both posts African Male.
CLOSING DATE : 26 August 2026