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Pharmacist Assistant (Post Basic) Grade 1 to 3
Overberg District
Closes Monday 9 November 2026 at 17:00
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Pharmacist Assistant (Post Basic) post at Caledon Hospital, Overberg. Suits people registered with the SAPC who can help run a hospital pharmacy and dispense medicines under a pharmacist's supervision
- Main duties: help control and supply pharmaceutical stock, help compound non-sterile medicines, prepare prescriptions, and help dispense medication under a pharmacist's direct supervision.
- Must be registered with the South African Pharmacy Council as a Pharmacist's Assistant (Post Basic) or (Post Basic) Institutional.
- Experience: Grade 1 needs none after SAPC registration; Grade 2 needs at least 5 years; Grade 3 needs at least 13 years of relevant experience after SAPC registration.
- Other requirements: a valid driver's licence, willingness to work overtime when necessary, computer skills, and experience with the JAC/WellSky dispensing system.
- Based at Caledon Hospital, Theewaterskloof Sub-district, Overberg District, Western Cape.
- No payment is needed to apply. Candidates without the registration may apply but will only be considered if they show proof of applying for registration and paying the fees by the interview day. The closing date is not stated in the advert text.
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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 (Post- Basic) (Institutional).
- Experience:
- Grade 1:
- None after registration as with the SAPC as a Pharmacist Assistant (Post- Basic).
- Grade 2:
- A minimum of 5 years’ appropriate experience after registration as a Pharmacist Assistant (Post- Basic) with the SAPC.
- Grade 3:
- A minimum of 13 years’ relevant experience after registration as a Pharmacist Assistant (Post-Basic) with the SAPC.
- Inherent requirements of the job:
- A valid driver’s license.
- Willingness to work overtime when necessary.
- Competencies (knowledge/skills):
- Ability to function independently, as well as in a multi-disciplinary team to ensure good patient care.
- 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.
- Knowledge of Chronic Dispensing Unit, relevant to The Department of Health Western Cape.
Duties
- Assist with the effective control and provision of pharmaceutical products.
- Assist with accurate compounding, manipulation or manufacturing of a non- sterile medicine or scheduled substance.
- Assist with the effective control and distribution of pharmaceutical stock to areas within the facility for stock replacement.
- Support and assist the Pharmacy Manager with data capturing, record keeping, statistics gathering, information provision and the daily running of the pharmacy department including dealing with queries on pharmacy matters.
- Responsible for preparation of prescriptions and assist with the dispensing of medication for individual patient use under direct supervision of a pharmacist as per the Pharmacy Act.
- Relieve duties within sub district.
How to apply
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
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Enquiries
Ms JM Van der Westhuizen Tel No: (028) 212-1070
Notes from the department
- No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.
- 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).
- Upon appointment, incumbents will be expected to render clinical services across institutions in the Ecosystem, as needed to sustain health service delivery.
- 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.
As printed in Circular 38 of 2026 · page 453 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 38/609: PHARMACIST ASSISTANT (POST BASIC) GRADE 1 TO 3 Overberg District SALARY: Grade 1: R275 340 per annum Grade 2: R318 666 per annum Grade 3: R343 761 per annum CENTRE: Caledon Hospital, Theewaterskloof Sub-district 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 (Post- Basic) (Institutional). Experience: Grade 1: None after registration as with the SAPC as a Pharmacist Assistant (Post- Basic). Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years’ appropriate experience after registration as a Pharmacist Assistant (Post- Basic) with the SAPC. Grade 3: A minimum of 13 years’ relevant experience after registration as a Pharmacist Assistant (Post-Basic) with the SAPC. Inherent requirements of the job: A valid driver’s license. Willingness to work overtime when necessary. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Ability to function independently, as well as in a multi-disciplinary team to ensure good patient care. 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. Knowledge of Chronic Dispensing Unit, relevant to The Department of Health Western Cape. DUTIES: Assist with the effective control and provision of pharmaceutical products. Assist with accurate compounding, manipulation or manufacturing of a non- sterile medicine or scheduled substance. Assist with the effective control and distribution of pharmaceutical stock to areas within the facility for stock replacement. Support and assist the Pharmacy Manager with data capturing, record keeping, statistics gathering, information provision and the daily running of the pharmacy department including dealing with queries on pharmacy matters. Responsible for preparation of prescriptions and assist with the dispensing of medication for individual patient use under direct supervision of a pharmacist as per the Pharmacy Act. Relieve duties within sub district. ENQUIRIES: Ms JM Van der Westhuizen Tel No: (028) 212-1070 NOTE: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. 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). Upon appointment, incumbents will be expected to render clinical services across institutions in the Ecosystem, as needed to sustain health service delivery. 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.