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POST 10/517 : PHARMACIST GRADE 1 TO 3 (X2 POSTS) Chief


Key details

Salary
R848 862 β€’ per annum
Centre
Ravensmead and Scottsdene CDC
Closing date
09 Apr 2026

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Overview
Join our team to manage pharmaceutical stock and provide quality pharmaceutical care in line with national guidelines. Help promote rational drug use and ensure compliance with pharmacy legislation.

Requirements

Experience

Grade 1: None after registration as a Pharmacist with the SAPC in respect of SA qualified employees.1-year relevant experience after registration as pharmacist with a recognised foreign Health Professional council in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community service as required in South Africa.

Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years’ appropriate experience after 325 registration as a Pharmacist with the SAPC in respect of SA qualified employees. 6 years’ relevant experience after registration as a pharmacist with a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform community service as required in South Africa.

Grade 3: A minimum of 13 years’ relevant experience after registration as Pharmacist with the SAPC in respect of SA qualified employees. 14 years' relevant experience after registration as Pharmacist with a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform community service as required in South African.

Inherent requirements of the job: Valid driver's license Willingness to perform relief and after-hour duties when required.

Willingness to work in the geographical PHC facilities within the Northern Tygerberg substructure, when operationally required.

Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge of the Acts pertaining to the practice of pharmacy and national and provincial health policies.

Knowledge, insight and previous similar experience in Departmental Hospital or Primary Health Care Setting.

Ability to cope under pressure and maintain high standard of professionalism.


Duties

Effectively manage pharmaceutical stock through effective ordering, receipt, control and provision of stock including its safe disposal.

Ensure quality provision of pharmaceutical care by adhering to policies and guidelines outlined by the South African Pharmacy Council, National Drug Policy and national and provincial treatment guidelines.

Effectively manage human resources, finances and administrative aspects relating to clinic pharmacy.

Effectively promote rational drug use and antibiotic stewardship.

Ensure the compliance of the clinic pharmacy with relevant legislation and adherence to Good Pharmacy Practice.


How to apply

Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click β€œonline applications”).

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Notes

Closing Date

09 April 2026, 17:00 PM

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