About the Role
The Department of Health is looking for a dedicated Pharmacist to join the team at John Daniel Newberry District Hospital. This position plays a vital role in the community by ensuring the safe and effective use of medications. Located in the heart of the healthcare sector, this government job provides a unique opportunity to contribute to public service in South Africa. As a Pharmacist, you will be at the forefront of patient care, working to improve health outcomes and enhance the quality of life for those in your community.
In this role, you will render a comprehensive and professional pharmaceutical service, focusing on medication management, compliance with national standards, and the training of pharmacy staff. You will have the chance to make a significant impact by providing essential support and assistance to patients, clinics, and healthcare professionals. Your expertise will not only ensure the availability of medication but also help foster a culture of safety and adherence to best practices within the hospital.
About the Department
The Department of Health is committed to promoting the health and well-being of all South Africans. It focuses on ensuring accessible, equitable, and quality healthcare services across various settings. By working in this department, you become part of a mission that aims to improve public health outcomes and support the infrastructure necessary for effective healthcare delivery. Each role within the Department is crucial, as it directly influences the quality of care received by communities throughout South Africa.
What You’ll Do
- Provide a comprehensive pharmaceutical service in line with policies and legislation.
- Manage pharmaceutical addendums and ensure the availability of medication stock.
- Perform medication dispensing for patients and clinics, maintaining high standards of safety and compliance.
- Keep accurate statistics and compile reports to monitor pharmacy activities.
- Conduct risk assessments and develop action plans to mitigate potential issues.
- Train and supervise pharmacy assistants, interns, and other support personnel.
- Ensure adherence to good pharmacy practice, health and safety policies, and patient rights regulations.
What You’ll Need
- Matric certificate.
- Bachelor of Pharmacy Degree that qualifies for registration with South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC).
- Current registration with SAPC as a Pharmacist for the year 2026/2027.
- Experience requirements vary: none for South African qualified employees post-registration, or 1+ year relevant experience for foreign qualified employees.
- Strong understanding of health and safety policies, infection control, and Batho-Pele principles.
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in planning and computer literacy.
How to Apply
Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered.
Requirements
Matric, appropriate Bachelor of Pharmacy Degree that allows registration with South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) as a Pharmacist.Current registration with South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) (2026/2027) Grade 1: Experience: None after registration with SAPC as Pharmacist in respect to South African qualified employees.
One-year relevant experience after registration as a Pharmacist with recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom is not required to perform community service as required in South Africa.
Grade 2: Registration with SAPC as a Pharmacist.
Experience: Minimum of 5 years after registration with SAPC as Pharmacist in respect to South African qualified employees.
required in South Africa.
Grade 3: Registration with SAPC as a Pharmacist.
Experience: Minimum of 13 years after registration with SAPC as Pharmacist in respect to South African qualified employees.
Knowledge And Skills: Health and Safety policy, Patient Rights Charter.
, Batho-Pele principles, Infection control policy.
Problem solving, Interpersonal skills, Communication skills, Planning, Computer Literacy.
Job Duties
Render a comprehensive, professional and quality pharmaceutical service in the form of support, assistance, execution of duties and performing of acts, in line with relevant policies, standard operational procedures and legislation.Management of pharmaceutical addendums.
Ensure availability of medicine stock through drug supply management and stock control principles.
Keeping statistics and compiling reports.
Ensure compliance with national core standards.
Dispense medication to patients and clinics.
Management and control of medicine stock.
Issuing of stock and scheduled medication, calculating of stock levels, control expired medication and maintain drug registers (scheduled 5,6 and donation).
Reduce risk in pharmacy, compile risk assessment and action plan.
Ensure adherence to good pharmacy practice rules and regulations.
Training of staff, Pharmacy Assistants, interns, and other pharmacy support personnel.
