• Reference Number : REFS/023906
  • Directorate : PHARMACY
  • Number of Posts : 2
  • Package : R 162 894.00 PER ANNUM (ALL-INCLUSIVE PACKAGE)
  • Enquiries : Charmaine Hlalo, Cell Phone-0605847354

Requirements :

  • Qualification that allows Registration with the South African Pharmacy Council as a Basic Pharmacist Assistant. Currently registered with south African pharmacy council of annual fee payment. Communication and interpersonal skills. Basic knowledge of pharmaceutical processes, knowledge of relevant legislation and policies, record keeping and basic knowledge of drug supply management. Work effectively as part of a team.

Duties :

  • Appropriate management and inventory control of pharmaceutical items. Assist with ordering, receiving and distribution of pharmaceuticals products in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures. Monitoring of pharmaceutical products using FEFO and FIFO principles to avert medicine expiry. Implement the standard operating procedure, good pharmacy practice, norms, and standards. Assist in general housekeeping and administration tasks in the pharmacy as specified by the Responsible Pharmacist or supervising pharmacist. Pre-packing of medicine in accordance to Standard Operating Procedures. Collecting of information and assisting in the preparation of prescriptions. Complete and maintain documentation. Advise and support patients and other health care professionals on pharmaceutical matters.

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 Metro District Health Services

Closing Date : 07-11-2025


Criteria Questions
Do you have a Qualification that allows Registration with the South African Pharmacy Council as a Basic Pharmacist Assistant?
Do you have a Registration with the South African Pharmacy Council as a Basic Pharmacist Assistant?

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.