PHARMACIST INTERNSHIP (X20 POSTS) Chief 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: Medicine Management, Bloods and Laboratory Services Support (Various Institutions) | closing date: 29 June 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
R457 836 per annum
Requirements
- Minimum educational qualification: Basic qualification accredited with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) that allows registration with the SAPC as a Pharmacist Intern.
- Registration with a professional council: Registration with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) as a Pharmacist Intern.
- Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge of and ability to comply with applicable Pharmacy legislation and National and Provincial Health Policies.
- Ability to work accurately under pressure and maintain a high standard of professionalism.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills. -Computer literacy.
Duties
- Leadership by demonstrating initiative in addressing problems.
- Provision of Pharmaceutical Care, including prescription evaluation, dispensing of medication and provision of information to ensure patient compliance and therapeutic success.
- Effective medicine supply management to ensure safe and reliable procurement, storage, control and distribution of quality pharmaceuticals.
- Adherence to policies, procedures and expenditure control.
- Assist with the training, education and development of pharmacy staff and other healthcare workers, and promotion of public health.
- Quality Management by demonstrating compliance with Regulated Norms and Standards, Occupational Health and Safety control and good pharmacy practices.
- All
Enquiries
Mr L Liddell, Email: Leonard.Liddell@westerncape.gov.za
Notes
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. All short-listed candidates will undergo a technical competency test. All applicants are to submit the following. 1. A cover letter which indicates 5 institutions of preference, but the applicant may be placed at other institutions depending on availability. If the applicant does not select 5 institutions their application will not be considered. 2. A comprehensive CV with referral letters from 3 referees. 3. Certified copies of Matric Certificate, Identity Document, University academic record for the 3 years of study and South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) student registration certificate. 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 with their job application / on appointment. This concession is only applicable on health professionals who apply for the first-time registration. The interviews will take place via MS Teams. Accommodation during internship will not be provided.
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Original Text
(12-Month Contract)
SALARY : R457 836 per annum
CENTRE : Medicine Management, Bloods and Laboratory Services Support (Various Institutions)
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum educational qualification: Basic qualification accredited with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) that allows registration with the SAPC
as a Pharmacist Intern. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) as a Pharmacist Intern.
Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge of and ability to comply with applicable Pharmacy legislation and National and Provincial Health Policies.
Ability to work accurately under pressure and maintain a high standard of professionalism. Good interpersonal and communication skills. -Computer
literacy.
DUTIES : Leadership by demonstrating initiative in addressing problems. Provision of Pharmaceutical Care, including prescription evaluation, dispensing of
medication and provision of information to ensure patient compliance and therapeutic success. Effective medicine supply management to ensure safe
and reliable procurement, storage, control and distribution of quality pharmaceuticals. Adherence to policies, procedures and expenditure control.
Assist with the training, education and development of pharmacy staff and other healthcare workers, and promotion of public health. Quality Management
by demonstrating compliance with Regulated Norms and Standards,
Occupational Health and Safety control and good pharmacy practices. All
duties will be performed under the direct supervision of a pharmacist.
ENQUIRIES : Mr L Liddell, Email: Leonard.Liddell@westerncape.gov.za
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. All short-listed candidates will undergo a technical competency test. All applicants are to
submit the following. 1. A cover letter which indicates 5 institutions of preference, but the applicant may be placed at other institutions depending on
availability. If the applicant does not select 5 institutions their application will not be considered. 2. A comprehensive CV with referral letters from 3 referees.
3. Certified copies of Matric Certificate, Identity Document, University academic record for the 3 years of study and South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC)
student registration certificate. 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 with their job application / on appointment. This concession is only applicable on health
professionals who apply for the first-time registration. The interviews will take place via MS Teams. Accommodation during internship will not be provided.
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.