Pharmacist Assistant (Post-Basic) Grade 1

About

Supports medicines and consumables management at Rietkuil Clinic. Requires Grade 12 and current registration as a Post-Basic Pharmacist Assistant with the SAPC. Salary: R275 340 – R310 422 per annum Reference: MPDOH/NOV/26/1695 Duty station: Rietkuil Clinic (Nkangala District)

How to apply

Apply online through the Departmental Online Application System: www.mpuhealth.gov.za. Submit a completed and signed Z83 form and a detailed Curriculum Vitae separately for every post; clearly state the full post description and relevant Post Reference Number. Only online applications will be accepted.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper receipt recording and storage of all medicines and consumables according to standard operating procedures handled in the area of operations.
• Ensure responsibility and accountability for safe patient medicine use.
• Compounding and preparation of any medicines as delegated.
• Promote correct evaluation prescriptions and legal processing of medicine prescription, stocktaking and distribution of supplies to the client.
• Promotion of Public Health.
• Ensure accurate recording of statistics and administrative requirements as required by policy.

Qualifications

• Senior Certificate / Grade 12 plus registered as Post-Basic Pharmacist Assistant with South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) (2026).
• Valid work permit will be required from non-South Africans.
• Skills in terms of consultations.
• Knowledge of current health and public service legislation, regulations and policies.
• Good communication, problem solving and conflict management skills.
• Professionalism, accuracy, flexibility, independence and ethical behaviour.