• Reference Number : REFS/048536
• Directorate : GAUTENG VETERINARY SERVICES; ANIMAL HEALTH DIRECTORATE
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R 223 614.00 to 301 317.00 per annum (offer will be based on appropriate and recognizable experience in line with the OSD requirements).
• Enquiries : Ms. Margaret Digoro Tel: 011 240 3097

Requirements :

• Grade 12 plus Occupational Certificate: Pharmacist's Assistant NQF Level 05 (Post Basic) as recognized by SAQA (SAQA ID: 112807). Registration with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) as a Qualified Post-Basic Pharmacist Assistant. Current active registration with SAPC for 2026. Minimum 3-5 years’ experience required after registration with SAPC as a Qualified Post-Basic level. Valid driver’s license (code B). Own Transport. Competencies: Job related knowledge; Scope of practice of a pharmacist assist qualified post-basic level according to SAPC GPP. Computer literacy skilled; Microsoft, Pharmacy Dispensing software. Sound verbal and written communication skills. Sound organisational and planning skills. Sound intermediate – advance administration skills. High level of reliability and ability to handle confidentiality. Ability to act with tact and discretion and handle conflict. Good telephone etiquette and interpersonal skills. Good Problem-solving skills, Good organisational and planning skills, Ability to work under pressure, to take initiative and work well in a team. Physical man-power capabilities, no physical disabilities as the job requires and include physical duties/capabilities. Basic knowledge and understanding of the public legislative, policies and procedures framework governing the Public Service.

Duties :

• To render an advanced Pharmacist Assistant qualified Post-Basic Level Service in terms of the Pharmacy Act and GPP standards as per South African Pharmacy Council requirements. To Assist in Veterinary Pharmaceutical Management of Veterinary Pharmacy Stores (Contribute to the good pharmaceutical healthcare management practices);Assist with stock management control of pharmaceutical and other medical stock; both ordering, receiving, packing, capturing and the distribution of medicines in accordance with the Standard Operating Procedures and legislation according to an instruction of a person authorised in terms of the Medicines and Related Substances Act, 101 of 1965. Assist with the compounding, manipulation or preparation, re-packaging, of non-sterile or sterile medicine or scheduled substances according to a formula and standard operating procedures approved by the responsible pharmacist. The reading and preparation of a prescription, the selection, manipulation or compounding of the medicine, the labelling and supply of the medicine in an appropriate container following the interpretation and evaluation of the prescription by a pharmacist.The provision of instructions regarding the correct use of medicine supplied; and the provision of information to individuals to promote health and safe use of medicine. Handle Pharmacy suppliers & deliveries; receiving, packing, storing and capturing of deliveries and stock. Administrative and all Record-Keeping Duties; Document & project management, record, and human resource management, Compile and submit monthly and quarterly reports. Assist with Procurement & financial file/s preparation, Planning & memo Submissions. Assist in the management and control of healthcare risk waste (HCRW), including biological and pharmaceutical waste, Ensure safe handling, storage, and disposal practices in accordance with regulations. Adhere to Good pharmacy practice guidelines as published in the rules of the SAPC. Adhere to timelines. Be willing to undergo continuous training and development programmes. Attend meetings and training as approved by supervisor. Maintaining good interpersonal relations with co-workers and supervisor. Be willing to work flexible hours as required by operational needs. Deliver medicines, to regional offices’ pharmacy medicine rooms/facilities stock and pharmaceutical supplies to relevant regional offices departments and clients in Gauteng as per schedule and requests. Participate in veterinary campaigns and other activities aimed at eradicating the spread of animal diseases. Render a pharmacy/pharmaceutical support service to the State Veterinarian/s regarding animal disease control, awareness & information. General pharmaceutical and inventory stock operations and Support within Pharmacy stores & other regional Service centers pertaining to GDARD GVS.

Notes :

• To apply for the above position, please apply online at http://professionaljobcentre.gpg.gov.za/ or Hand Deliver at Ground floor, Main entrance 56 Eloff Street, Umnotho House Johannesburg. All manual applications must include a completed, initialized and signed NEW Z83 Form, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the DPSA web site link: https://www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/ and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. Applications submitted on an OLD Z83 form will not be accepted. Certified copies of Identity Document, Grade 12 Certificate and the highest required qualifications as well as a driver’s licence where necessary, will only be submitted by shortlisted candidates to Human Resources on or before the day of the interview date. Failure to do so will result in your application being disqualified. Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation report issued by SAQA. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have all foreign qualifications evaluated by SAQA and to provide proof of such an evaluation report. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. If you apply for more than 1 post, please submit separate applications for each post that you apply for. Due to the large number of applications, we envisage to receive, applications will not be acknowledged. The department will not accept applications sent through email or fax. Applicants must declare any pending criminal, disciplinary or any other allegations or investigations against them. Should this be uncovered during/after the interview took place, the application will not be considered and in the unlikely event that the person has been appointed such appointment will be terminated. The successful candidate will be appointed subject to positive results of the security clearance process. The successful candidate will be required to enter into an employment contract and sign a performance agreement with the Department. Should, during any stage of the recruitment process, a moratorium be placed on the filling of posts, or the Department is affected by any process such as, but not limited to, restructuring or reorganization of posts, the Department reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process and re-advertise the post at any time in the future. NB: For assistance with online applications, visit the following centres: 78 Fox Street, Marshalltown or Maponya Mall at Thuso House next to Home Affairs. It is the Department’s intention to promote retrospectivity (Race, Gender and Disability) in the Public Service through the filling of this post. It is the Department’s intention to promote equity through the filing of all numeric targets as contained in the Employment Equity Plan. Department’s intention is to promote equity through the filling of posts in line with the Departments’ Employment Equity Plan (Coloureds, Indians and People living with disabilities are encouraged apply). No late applications will be considered. The Department reserves the right not to appoint. If you do not receive any response from us within 3 months, please accept your application was unsuccessful.

Employer : Department of Agriculture and Rural Development

Location : JHB REGION - GERMISTON CBD

Closing Date : 08-05-2026

Please Notes :

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.