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Requirements

Experience

Grade 1: None after registration with the SAPC as Pharmacist’s Assistant (Post-Basic).

Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years’ appropriate experience as Pharmacist’s Assistant after registration as a Pharmacist’s Assistant (Post-Basic) with the SAPC.

Grade 3: A minimum of 13 years’ appropriate experience as Pharmacist’s Assistant after registration as a Pharmacist’s Assistant (Post-Basic) with the SAPC.

Inherent requirement of the 189 job: Physical ability to safely move heavy pharmaceutical items stored at various heights in the pharmacy.

Ability and willingness to work in a team environment with rotation of duties according to rosters.

Must be willing to work overtime and after hours as needed.

Competencies (knowledge/skills): 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.

Computer literacy.

Duties

(key result areas/outputs): Providing a safe, efficient, cost-effective comprehensive pharmaceutical service.

Dispensing of medicines including documenting & assisting with medicine related queries.

Effective control of pharmaceutical stock in Pharmacy and the wards including receiving, storage, control, distribution, cold chain management and temperature monitoring.

Assisting with data collection and record keeping.

Ensuring adherence to Infection Control and Occupational Health & Safety.

Working under the direct supervision of a pharmacist and ensuring legal compliance.

How to apply

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Notes

Directorate

Metro Health Services, for a period of three months from the date of the advert, provided that the job title, core functions, inherent requirements, and salary level are the same as those of the advertised post.

Closing Date

CLOSING DATE: 13 March 2026, 17:00 PM