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Pharmacist Assistant Grade 1 to 3 (Post Basic) (Warehousing)
Chief Directorate: Emergency and Clinical Services Support
Closes Friday 23 October 2026 at 17:00
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Pharmacist Assistant (Post-Basic, Warehousing) post at Cape Medical Depot. Handles pharmaceutical supplies, stock and warehouse work. Suits registered Pharmacist Assistants with warehouse experience.
- Main duties: helpdesk oversight, customer care, supplier and courier query management, inventory management, warehouse support, general administration and staff development.
- Must be registered with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) as a Pharmacist Assistant (Post-Basic) or (Warehousing).
- Grade 1 needs no experience after SAPC registration. Grade 2 needs at least 5 years and Grade 3 at least 13 years of experience as a Pharmacist Assistant after registration.
- Useful skills include cold chain practices, drug supply management, wholesale warehouse practices, computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams) and operating stackers, pallet jacks and Hyster machines.
- Must be willing to work overtime when required and be able to lift heavy objects.
- Based at Cape Medical Depot. Salary is R275 340 (Grade 1), R318 666 (Grade 2) or R343 761 (Grade 3) per year.
- No closing date is stated in the advert. Enquiries: Ms C Buthelezi, (021) 483-8804. No payment is required to apply.
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Requirements
- Minimum educational qualification:
- As required by the training facility and the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) plus Post-Basic Pharmacist Assistant qualification that allows registration with SAPC as a Pharmacist Assistant (Post-Basic) Warehousing.
- Registration with a professional council:
- Current registration with the SAPC as a Pharmacist Assistant Post Basic or Pharmacist Assistant Post Basic (Warehousing).
- Experience:
- Grade 1:
- None after registration with the SAPC as Pharmacist Assistant (Post-Basic).
- Grade 2:
- A minimum of 5 years appropriate experience as Pharmacist Assistant after registration as a Pharmacist Assistant (Post-Basic) with the SAPC.
- Grade 3:
- A minimum of 13 years appropriate experience as Pharmacist Assistant after registration as a Pharmacist Assistant (Post-Basic) with the SAPC.
- Inherent requirements of the job:
- Willingness to work overtime when required.
- Competencies (knowledge/skills):
- Knowledge and/or experience in handling pharmaceutical supplies particularly in a warehouse environment, including Cold Chain Practices.
- Knowledge of Drug Supply Management Principles.
- Good knowledge of wholesale warehouse practices and procedures.
- Good literacy and numeric skills.
- The ability to work in a warehouse type situation and have the physical dexterity.
- Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams).
- Ability to lift heavy objects and operate heavy machinery- stackers, pallet jacks, Hyster.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team.
- Ability to comply with applicable legislation.
- Ability to work accurately under pressure and maintain a high work ethic.
Duties
- Helpdesk oversight and management.
- Customer Care, Supplier, Courier - Query Management.
- Inventory Management and Warehouse Support.
- General administration, Assistance, legal requirements, staff development.
How to apply
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
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Enquiries
Ms C Buthelezi Tel No: (021) 483-8804
Notes from the department
- No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.
- Candidates will be subjected to a written/practical and oral 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 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.
- This concession is only applicable on health professionals who apply for the first time for registration in a specific category with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for change in registration status)”.
As printed in Circular 36 of 2026 · page 287 · open the PDF
POST 36/360: PHARMACIST ASSISTANT GRADE 1 TO 3 (POST BASIC) (WAREHOUSING) Chief Directorate: Emergency and Clinical Services Support SALARY: Grade 1: R275 340 per annum Grade 2: R318 666 per annum Grade 3: R343 761 per annum CENTRE: Cape Medical Depot REQUIREMENTS: Minimum educational qualification: As required by the training facility and the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) plus Post-Basic Pharmacist Assistant qualification that allows registration with SAPC as a Pharmacist Assistant (Post-Basic) Warehousing. Registration with a professional council: Current registration with the SAPC as a Pharmacist Assistant Post Basic or Pharmacist Assistant Post Basic (Warehousing). Experience: Grade 1: None after registration with the SAPC as Pharmacist Assistant (Post-Basic). Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years appropriate experience as Pharmacist Assistant after registration as a Pharmacist Assistant (Post-Basic) with the SAPC. Grade 3: A minimum of 13 years appropriate experience as Pharmacist Assistant after registration as a Pharmacist Assistant (Post-Basic) with the SAPC. Inherent requirements of the job: Willingness to work overtime when required. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge and/or experience in handling pharmaceutical supplies particularly in a warehouse environment, including Cold Chain Practices. Knowledge of Drug Supply Management Principles. Good knowledge of wholesale warehouse practices and procedures. Good literacy and numeric skills. The ability to work in a warehouse type situation and have the physical dexterity. Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams). Ability to lift heavy objects and operate heavy machinery- stackers, pallet jacks, Hyster. Good interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to work independently as well as in a team. Ability to comply with applicable legislation. Ability to work accurately under pressure and maintain a high work ethic. DUTIES: Helpdesk oversight and management. Customer Care, Supplier, Courier - Query Management. Inventory Management and Warehouse Support. General administration, Assistance, legal requirements, staff development. ENQUIRIES: Ms C Buthelezi Tel No: (021) 483-8804 NOTE: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates will be subjected to a written/practical and oral 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 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. This concession is only applicable on health professionals who apply for the first time for registration in a specific category with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for change in registration status)”.