PHARMACIST ASSISTANT POST BASIC

POST 29/174 : PHARMACIST ASSISTANT POST BASIC REF NO: NMH/PHARS/2026 (X1 POST)
SALARY : Grade 1: R275 340 – R310 422 per annum Grade 2: R318 666 – R337 083 per annum
Grade 3: R343 761 – R390 396 per annum
Other Benefits:13th Cheque/ Service Bonus Medical Aid (Optional)
Homeowners Allowance: Employee must meet prescribed requirements.
CENTRE : Niemeyer Memorial Hospital
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 (Senior Certificate) or equivalent. Registration with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) as a Pharmacist Assistant (Post Basic).Current
registration with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) Grade1:
Experience: No experience Grade 2: Experience: A minimum of 5 years appropriate/recognisable as a Pharmacist Assistant (Post Basic) after
registration with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) as a Pharmacist
Assistant (Post Basic) Experience: A minimum of 12 years appropriate
/recognisable experience Pharmacist Assistant (Post Basic) after registration with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) as a Pharmacist Assistant
(Post Basic) Knowledge, Skills, Training And Competencies Required
Knowledge of the Pharmacy Act and Good Pharmacy Practice. Knowledge of pharmaceutical legislation and policies. Understanding of medicine supply
management. Knowledge of stock control. Good communication and interpersonal skills. Computer literacy. Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Problem-solving and reporting-writing skills.
DUTIES : Assist in the provision of an efficient pharmaceutical service under the supervision of a pharmacist. Dispense medicine according to approved
Standard Operating Procedures and within the scope of practice of a
Pharmacist Assistant (Post Basic) Receive, store, issue and control pharmaceutical stock. Perform stock counts and assist with the inventory
management. Pack and distribute medicine to wards, clinics and department.
Maintain accurate pharmaceutical records and documentations. Ensure compliance with Good Pharmacy Practice and pharmaceutical legislation.
Participate in quality improvement programmes and medicine management initiatives. Maintain cleanliness and organization of the pharmacy storage
areas. Provide medicine information to healthcare professionals and patients within the scope of practice. Perform any other duties delegated by the
Pharmacy Manager or supervising pharmacist.
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 : 28 August 2026