Circular 32 of 2026 · Post 32/352
PHARMACIST ASSISTANT (POST BASIC) GRADE 1 TO 3
Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness
- ProvinceWestern Cape
- AdvertCombined vacancy information
Closing date: 4 days remaining
Job details
- Circular
- 32 of 2026
- Page No.
- 25–26
- Circular Post
- 32/352
- Department
- Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness
- Province
- Western Cape
- Closing date
- 18 September 2026
About this vacancy
This advert contains combined vacancy information. Review the source-supplied values below; they are not automatically paired into individual positions.
Applications close on 18 September 2026.
Application and salary information
Salary
Grade 1: R275 340 per annum Grade 2: R318 666 per annum
Grade 3: R343 761 per annum
Application route
Complete submission instructions are provided under How to apply.
Vacancy information
This advert contains combined vacancy information. Values are shown as supplied and are not paired into positions unless the source stores that relationship explicitly.
- Centre
- Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory
- Salary information
- Grade 1: R275 340 per annum Grade 2: R318 666 per annum
Grade 3: R343 761 per annum
Requirements
- Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) as a Pharmacist’s Assistant (Post Basic) Institutional or Pharmacist’s Assistant (Post Basic).
- Registration with a professional council: Registration with the SAPC as Pharmacist’s Assistant (Post-Basic) or Pharmacist’s Assistant (PostBasic) (Institutional).
- Experience: Grade 1: None after registration with the SAPC as Pharmacist’s Assistant (Post-Basic).
- Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years’ appropriate experience as Pharmacist’s Assistant after registration as a Pharmacist’s Assistant (Post-Basic) with the SAPC.
- Grade 3: A minimum of 13 years’ appropriate experience as Pharmacist’s Assistant after registration as a Pharmacist’s Assistant (Post-Basic) with the SAPC.
- Inherent requirements of the job: Physical ability to safely move heavy pharmaceutical items stored at various heights in the pharmacy.
- Must be willing to prepare and mix chemotherapy.
- Ability and willingness to work in a team environment with rotation of duties according to rosters.
- Must be willing to work overtime and after hours as needed.
- Competencies (knowledge/skills): Computer literacy (MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) as well as demonstrating experience in using JAC/ WellSky dispensing system.
- Knowledge of Good Pharmacy Practice and of institutional pharmacy practices and procedures.
- Knowledge of Medicine Supply Management Principles, including cold chain management.
- Appropriate knowledge of National and Provincial Health Policies, Medicines Act 101of 1965, the Pharmacy Act 53 of 1974 and Public Finance Management Act.
- Patient orientated with excellent interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to communicate with other health care professionals.
- Ability to plan, manage time effectively, take accountability, problem solve, innovate, work accurately under pressure and maintain a high standard of professionalism.
- Ability to take accountability for assigned duties including medicine related queries.
Duties
- Providing a safe, efficient, cost-effective comprehensive pharmaceutical service.
- Dispensing of medicines including documenting & assisting with medicine related queries.
- Effective control of pharmaceutical stock in Pharmacy and the Wards, including receiving, storage, control, distribution, cold chain management and temperature monitoring. -Assisting with data collection and record keeping.
- Assisting with training, teaching and mentoring of Pharmacy staff.
- Supporting the Pharmacy supervisor with process improvement strategies, audit compliance and adhering to GPP requirements.
- Compliance with all People management policies and practices, including conflict & complaint management.
- Ensuring adherence to Infection Control and Occupational Health &
- Safety Practices.
Enquiries
Ms V Naicker Tel No: (021) 404-3216
How to apply
Where and how to submit your application.
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
Notes and Z83 guidance
No payment of any kind is required when applying for these posts.
- Shortlisted candidates maybe subjected to a practical assessment.
- 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.
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Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 32 of 2026 for reference.
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Original Text
POST 32/352 : PHARMACIST ASSISTANT (POST BASIC) GRADE 1 TO 3
SALARY : Grade 1: R275 340 per annum Grade 2: R318 666 per annum
Grade 3: R343 761 per annum
CENTRE : Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) as a
Pharmacist’s Assistant (Post Basic) Institutional or Pharmacist’s Assistant
(Post Basic). Registration with a professional council: Registration with the
SAPC as Pharmacist’s Assistant (Post-Basic) or Pharmacist’s Assistant (PostBasic) (Institutional). Experience: Grade 1: None after registration with the
SAPC as Pharmacist’s Assistant (Post-Basic). Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years’ appropriate experience as Pharmacist’s Assistant after registration as a
Pharmacist’s Assistant (Post-Basic) with the SAPC. Grade 3: A minimum of 13 years’ appropriate experience as Pharmacist’s Assistant after registration as a
Pharmacist’s Assistant (Post-Basic) with the SAPC. Inherent requirements of the job: Physical ability to safely move heavy pharmaceutical items stored at
various heights in the pharmacy. Must be willing to prepare and mix chemotherapy. Ability and willingness to work in a team environment with
rotation of duties according to rosters. Must be willing to work overtime and after hours as needed. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Computer literacy
(MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) as well as demonstrating experience in using JAC/ WellSky dispensing system. Knowledge of Good
Pharmacy Practice and of institutional pharmacy practices and procedures.
Knowledge of Medicine Supply Management Principles, including cold chain management. Appropriate knowledge of National and Provincial Health
Policies, Medicines Act 101of 1965, the Pharmacy Act 53 of 1974 and Public
Finance Management Act. Patient orientated with excellent interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to communicate with other health care
professionals. Ability to plan, manage time effectively, take accountability, problem solve, innovate, work accurately under pressure and maintain a high
standard of professionalism. Ability to take accountability for assigned duties including medicine related queries.
DUTIES : Providing a safe, efficient, cost-effective comprehensive pharmaceutical service. Dispensing of medicines including documenting & assisting with
medicine related queries. Effective control of pharmaceutical stock in
Pharmacy and the Wards, including receiving, storage, control, distribution, cold chain management and temperature monitoring. -Assisting with data
collection and record keeping. Assisting with training, teaching and mentoring of Pharmacy staff. Supporting the Pharmacy supervisor with process
improvement strategies, audit compliance and adhering to GPP requirements.
Compliance with all People management policies and practices, including conflict & complaint management. Ensuring adherence to Infection Control and
Occupational Health & Safety Practices.
ENQUIRIES : Ms V Naicker Tel No: (021) 404-3216
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for these posts. Shortlisted candidates maybe subjected to a practical assessment. 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.
SALARY : Grade 1: R275 340 per annum Grade 2: R318 666 per annum
Grade 3: R343 761 per annum
CENTRE : Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) as a
Pharmacist’s Assistant (Post Basic) Institutional or Pharmacist’s Assistant
(Post Basic). Registration with a professional council: Registration with the
SAPC as Pharmacist’s Assistant (Post-Basic) or Pharmacist’s Assistant (PostBasic) (Institutional). Experience: Grade 1: None after registration with the
SAPC as Pharmacist’s Assistant (Post-Basic). Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years’ appropriate experience as Pharmacist’s Assistant after registration as a
Pharmacist’s Assistant (Post-Basic) with the SAPC. Grade 3: A minimum of 13 years’ appropriate experience as Pharmacist’s Assistant after registration as a
Pharmacist’s Assistant (Post-Basic) with the SAPC. Inherent requirements of the job: Physical ability to safely move heavy pharmaceutical items stored at
various heights in the pharmacy. Must be willing to prepare and mix chemotherapy. Ability and willingness to work in a team environment with
rotation of duties according to rosters. Must be willing to work overtime and after hours as needed. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Computer literacy
(MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) as well as demonstrating experience in using JAC/ WellSky dispensing system. Knowledge of Good
Pharmacy Practice and of institutional pharmacy practices and procedures.
Knowledge of Medicine Supply Management Principles, including cold chain management. Appropriate knowledge of National and Provincial Health
Policies, Medicines Act 101of 1965, the Pharmacy Act 53 of 1974 and Public
Finance Management Act. Patient orientated with excellent interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to communicate with other health care
professionals. Ability to plan, manage time effectively, take accountability, problem solve, innovate, work accurately under pressure and maintain a high
standard of professionalism. Ability to take accountability for assigned duties including medicine related queries.
DUTIES : Providing a safe, efficient, cost-effective comprehensive pharmaceutical service. Dispensing of medicines including documenting & assisting with
medicine related queries. Effective control of pharmaceutical stock in
Pharmacy and the Wards, including receiving, storage, control, distribution, cold chain management and temperature monitoring. -Assisting with data
collection and record keeping. Assisting with training, teaching and mentoring of Pharmacy staff. Supporting the Pharmacy supervisor with process
improvement strategies, audit compliance and adhering to GPP requirements.
Compliance with all People management policies and practices, including conflict & complaint management. Ensuring adherence to Infection Control and
Occupational Health & Safety Practices.
ENQUIRIES : Ms V Naicker Tel No: (021) 404-3216
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for these posts. Shortlisted candidates maybe subjected to a practical assessment. 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.