• Reference Number : REFS/049941
• Directorate : Pharmaceutical Services
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R 275 340.00 - R310 422.00 (plus benefits)
• Enquiries : Ms. Charmaine Hlalo Tel No-060 584 7354

Requirements :

• Pharmacy Assistant (Post basic) qualification or equivalent that allows registration with South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) as Pharmacist Assistant (Post basic). Current proof of annual fee payment. Detailed CV and a valid driver’s license. Basic knowledge of pharmaceutical processes, knowledge of relevant legislations and policies, record keeping and basic knowledge of drug supply management. Work effectively as part of the team. Computer Literacy, basic calculation skills, basic communication and interpersonal skills. High level of personal integrity, passion, and commitment to the profession. Excellent communication. Experience in Rx and SVS will be an added advantage. Flexibility in being allocated to any of the facilities in Johannesburg Health District.

Duties :

• The incumbent will work under indirect supervision of the Pharmacist. Provision of instructions and information regarding the correct use of medicine to patients. Assist with the re-packaging of medicine, according to standard operating procedure approved by the responsible Pharmacist. Assist in management and inventory control of pharmaceutical items. Ordering, receiving and distribution of pharmaceuticals products. Distribution of pharmaceuticals to consultation rooms and other outlets. Monitor Pharmaceutical products using FEFO and FIFO principles to avert medicine expiry. Implement the standard operating procedure, good pharmacy practice, norms, and standards. Manage general housekeeping and administration tasks in the pharmacy as specified by the Responsible Pharmacist or supervising pharmacist. Manage weekly stock monitoring and reporting.

Notes :

• Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: http://jobs.gauteng.gov.za. No hand-delivered, faxed, or emailed applications will be accepted. For assistance with online applications please email your query to healthjobqueries@gauteng.gov.za . NB: Where Driver’s Licence is mandatory, exception will be granted for people with disabilities. Application should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 application form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents plus a recently updated comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV), Registration Certificate with relevant professional body (HPCSA) and a proof of current registration (Annual Practicing Certificate/Card). Applications without proof of a new Z83 application form, a detailed CV, registration certificate and a proof of current registration card/certificate with relevant professional body will be disqualified. (Shortlisted candidates will receive communication from HR to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents not older than 6 months on or before the day of the interview). It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). All foreign qualification must be accompanied by evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates. If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification). Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test. The recommended candidate may be subjected to Medical Surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 5/1993. It is Department’s intention to promote representivity (race, gender, and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of these posts. The Department reserves the right not to appoint/fill this post. WOMEN AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Johannesburg Health District

Closing Date : 19-06-2026

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.