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PHARMACIST ASSISTANT GRADE 1 TO 3 (POST BASIC) (WAREHOUSING) Chief Directorate: Emergency and Clinical Services Support
Department of Health and Wellness
Pay
R 275 340 - R 318 666 per year
Location
Cape Town, Western Cape
a government employer is hiring a PHARMACIST ASSISTANT GRADE 1 TO 3 (POST BASIC) (WAREHOUSING) Chief Directorate: Emergency and Clinical Services Support in Cape Town, Western Cape. Public Service. You apply with a Z83 on the official site.
- Government advert
- No fee to apply
- Closing date known
Vacancy details
Post
36/360
Salary
Grade 1: R275 340 per annum Grade 2: R318 666 per annum Grade 3: R343 761 per annum
Centre
Cape Medical Depot
Requirements
Minimum educational qualification: As required by the training facility and the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) plus Post-Basic Pharmacist Assistant qualification that allows registration with SAPC as a Pharmacist Assistant (Post-Basic) Warehousing. Registration with a professional council: Current registration with the SAPC as a Pharmacist Assistant Post Basic or Pharmacist Assistant Post Basic (Warehousing). Experience: Grade 1: 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. Inherent requirements of the job: Willingness to work overtime when required. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge and/or experience in handling pharmaceutical supplies particularly in a warehouse environment, including Cold Chain Practices. Knowledge of Drug Supply Management Principles. Good knowledge of wholesale warehouse practices and procedures. Good literacy and numeric skills. The ability to work in a warehouse type situation and have the physical dexterity. Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams). Ability to lift heavy objects and operate heavy machinery- stackers, pallet jacks, Hyster. Good interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to work independently as well as in a team. Ability to comply with applicable legislation. Ability to work accurately under pressure and maintain a high work ethic.
Duties
Helpdesk oversight and management. Customer Care, Supplier, Courier - Query Management. Inventory Management and Warehouse Support. General administration, Assistance, legal requirements, staff development.
Enquiries
Ms C Buthelezi Tel No: (021) 483-8804
Note
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates will be subjected to a written/practical and oral assessment. Candidates who are not in possession of the stipulated registration requirements may also apply. Such candidates will only be considered for appointment, on condition that proof of application for registration with the relevant council and proof of payment of the prescribed registration fees to the relevant council are 287 submitted on or before the day of the interview. This concession is only applicable on health professionals who apply for the first time for registration in a specific category with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for change in registration status)”.
Closing date
2026-10-23
Circular
Circular 36 of 2026