About the Role
The Department of Health is seeking dedicated individuals for the position of Pharmacy Assistant based in the Thabo Mofutsanyana District, a vibrant area in South Africa. This role is essential in ensuring that patients receive quality pharmaceutical services, contributing directly to the health and well-being of the community. As a Pharmacy Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting healthcare professionals, ensuring that medication is handled appropriately and that patients receive the necessary guidance for their treatment.
In this position, you will be working closely with a team of healthcare providers to facilitate the smooth operation of the pharmacy. Your contributions will help enhance public service by ensuring patients have access to the medicines they need, thus promoting better health outcomes. This role matters not just to the pharmacy but to the entire community that relies on these essential services.
About the Department
The Department of Health is committed to improving the health of the population through accessible and quality healthcare services. Its mission is to create a healthier South Africa by ensuring that health services are equitable, effective, and sustainable. Working here means being part of a team that prioritizes the health needs of the community and contributes to the broader public service goals of enhancing the quality of life for all South Africans.
What You’ll Do
- Assist with the delivery of pharmaceutical services to patients
- Provide instructions on the correct use of supplied medication
- Receive and unpack stock deliveries efficiently
- Help with the ordering of medicines and scheduled substances under supervision
- Distribute pharmacy stock and ensure compliance with standard protocols
- Maintain the cleanliness and hygiene of the pharmacy environment
- Conduct regular checks on stock levels, including expired items
- Engage in record-keeping and assist with pharmacy-related administrative tasks
What You’ll Need
- Post-Basic Pharmacist Assistant qualification allowing registration with the SAPC
- Current registration with the SAPC as a Pharmacist Assistant (Post Basic) for 2026/2027
- No experience required for Grade 1; a minimum of 5 years for Grade 2 and 13 years for Grade 3
- Strong knowledge of relevant legislation and healthcare standards
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Computer literacy and familiarity with pharmacy operations
How to Apply
Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered.
Requirements
Post-Basic Pharmacist Assistant qualification that allows registration with the SAPC as Pharmacist Assistant (Post Basic).Current registration with the SAPC as a Pharmacist Assistant (Post Basic) (2026/2027).
Grade 1: Experience: None after registration with the SAPC as Pharmacist Assistant (Post-Basic) Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years’ appropriate experience as Pharmacist Assistant after registration as a Pharmacist Assistant (Post-Basic) with the SAPC.
Grade 3: A minimum of 13 years’ appropriate experience as Pharmacist Assistant after registration as a Pharmacist Assistant (Post-Basic) with the SAPC.
Knowledge And Skills: Own discipline, Knowledge of relevant legislations, regulations, policies implementation and information management, quality assurance and improvement programmes, communication and problem solving, computer literacy, stress tolerance objectiveness and empathy.
Acquaintance with standard operating procedures and health care standards treatment guidelines, work effectively as part of a team.
Job Duties
Assist with the delivery of a good pharmaceutical service to patients.Provide instructions regarding the correct use of medicine supplied (not counselling).
Receiving and unpacking of received of stock.
Assist with the ordering of medicine and scheduled substances up to schedule under supervision.
Assist with the distribution of pharmacy stock (Schedule 0 -6).
Checking stock and cleaning of shelves.
Checking of expired stock, stock levels and stock taking.
Maintenance of pharmacy hygiene.
Pre-packing or re-packing.
Provide pharmacy related tasks (statistics, records, registers, stock cards, customer care and answering of phones).
