Pharmacist Assistant (Post Basic) Grade 1 to 3

As printed in Circular 38 of 2026 · page 454 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)

POST 38/610: PHARMACIST ASSISTANT (POST BASIC) GRADE 1 TO 3 Cape Winelands Health District
SALARY: Grade 1: R275 340 per annum Grade 2: R318 666 per annum Grade 3: R343 761 per annum
CENTRE: Stellenbosch Sub-district
REQUIREMENTS: Minimum educational qualification: As required by the training facility and the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) plus a Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant qualification that allows registration with the SAPC as a Pharmacist Assistant (Post-Basic) (Institutional) or Pharmacist Assistant (Post Basic). Registration with a professional council: Current registration with the SAPC as a Pharmacist Assistant (Post Basic) or Pharmacist Assistant (Post Basic) (Institutional). 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: Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license. Willingness to perform regular after- hours duties. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Computer literacy (MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook). Ability to work accurately under pressure and maintain a high standard of professionalism. Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Appropriate knowledge of National and Provincial Health Policies, Medicines Act 101of 1965, the Pharmacy Act 53 of 1974 and Public Finance Management Act. Appropriate clinical- and pharmaceutical- and stock management knowledge. Innovative analytical thinking and the ability to assist in initiating, coordinating, managing and sustaining programmes.
DUTIES: Assists with pharmaceutical service delivery according to legislation and scope of practice. Assists with effective medicine supply management (Receiving, storage, control and distribution of pharmaceuticals) including cold chain management in all areas where medications are kept. Assists with provision of health information, advice on correct usage and storage of medication. Assists with waste management and rational usage of resources. Compliance with policy and legislative requirements and Good Pharmacy Practice Guidelines. Assists the pharmacists with the Chronic Dispensing Unit (CDU) processes.
ENQUIRIES: Ms. E Wessels Tel No: (021) 815-8307
NOTE: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates may be subjected to a practical test. 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 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). 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.