Pharmacist Assistant (Post Basic) Grade 1 to 3

As printed in Circular 36 of 2026 · page 288 · open the PDF

POST 36/361: PHARMACIST ASSISTANT (POST BASIC) GRADE 1 TO 3 Garden Route District
SALARY: Grade 1: R275 340 per annum Grade 2: R318 666 per annum Grade 3: R343 761 per annum
CENTRE: Kwanokuthula CDC, Knysna/Bitou Sub-district
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) or Pharmacist Assistant (Post-Basic) Institutional. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the South African Pharmacy Council as Pharmacist’s Assistant (Post- Basic) (Institutional) or Pharmacist Assistant (Post-Basic). 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 requirement of the job: Valid driver’s license (Code B/EB). Willingness to work overtime and after hours as needed. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Good knowledge of institutional pharmacy practices and procedures. Good numeric skills. Knowledge and/or experience in handling pharmaceutical supplies particularly in clinic environment, including appropriate cold chain practices. Knowledge of Drug Supply Management Principles. Knowledge of Good Pharmacy Practice. Meticulous and attention to detail. Good computer skills. Ability to work as part of a team or independently. Ability to work under pressure.
DUTIES: Working under both direct and indirect supervision of a pharmacist. Manage drug supply within the facilities, including but not limited to correct ordering of stock, receiving and checking of stock, appropriate stock control and storage, rotation of stock to prevent expiry, accurate handling of expired stock, and appropriate temperature control. Dispensing and issuing of acute and chronic scripts according to Standard Treatment Guidelines and the WCGHW Pharmaceutical Code List. Issuing medication prepared by Tertiary Institutions and CDU(Chronic Dispensing Unit) and the management thereof. Collection of all pharmacy related data, ensuring accurate compilation of monthly pharmaceutical statistics return and pricing of expired stock. Support to supervisor and colleagues within the Knysna/Bitou Sub-District, within scope of practice. Ensure the provision of high-quality services measured by outcomes of quality assurance activities.
ENQUIRIES: Ms G Turner Tel No: (044) 302 - 8498
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 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. -This concession is only applicable to candidates 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)” It should be noted that advertised posts are linked to the Institution/ Facility that forms part of the Ecosystem Service platform. Upon appointment, incumbents will be expected to render clinical services across institutions in the Ecosystem, as needed to sustain health service delivery.