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Requirements

Basic qualification as required by the training facility and the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC).

Post-Basic Pharmacist Assistant qualification that allows registration with the SAPC as Pharmacist.

Registration with the SAPC as Pharmacist Assistant (Post-Basic).

No experience required after registration with the SAPC as Pharmacist’s Assistant (Post-Basic).

Computer literate.

Valid driver’s licence.

Competencies and Attributes: Self-motivation.

Effective communication skills and teamwork.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Computer skills including Microsoft systems, pharmacy systems and make arithmetical calculations and maintain accurate records and document actions.

Ability to maintain confidentiality of information.

Own valid driver’s licence.

Duties

Execute routine pharmacist tasks under direct or indirect supervision, including making, repacking and labelling medicines (mixtures, solutions, ointments, drops, powders) and maintaining medicine records.

Issue medicines and supplies per prescription or clinic stock as instructed by the pharmacist.

Assist with administrative processes for ordering, receiving, storing, and distributing supplies.

Maintain effective environmental control measures to ensure medicine quality.

Perform ad hoc tasks as required under the supervision of the pharmacist.

Management of performance information.

How to apply

Email: ECHRM@dcs.gov.za

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Notes

Appointment under the Public Service Act.