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A job opportunity

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape
The Department of Health and Wellness is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in the regard will be appreciated.

Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.
 
Pharmacist Assistant (Post Basic): Grade 1 - 3 (3 Posts)
  Employment Type: Permanent
  Reference No: MHS35/2025
   Strand Community Health Center (1 post), Helderberg Hospital (1 post), Eerste River Hospital
 
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 the SAPC as a Pharmacist Assistant (Post-Basic).
 
Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Good computer literacy. Good Interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to work as part of a team or independently. Ability to work under pressure.
 
Experience:
Grade 1: None after registration with the SAPC as Pharmacist’s 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.
 
Enquiries:
Mr J Van Niekerk, tel no. (021) 360 4641
 
Note:
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates registered in the category “Community Pharmacy” may also apply but must be willing to obtain registration in the category “Institutional Pharmacy” within 12 months and must work under direct supervision of a pharmacist during this period. Failure to comply will lead to the termination of services in the case of those appointed from outside the public service. In the case of serving employees, the employee will return to his/her previous post. The pool of applicants will be considered for other vacant similar posts within the Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services, for a period of 3 months from date of advert. Candidates will be subjected to a written/practical and oral assessment.
 
Duties (key result areas/outputs):
Perform the following services or acts under the direct personal supervision of a pharmacist: Assist with reading and preparation of a prescription, the selection, manipulation or compounding of the medicine, the labelling and supply of the medicine in an appropriate container following the interpretation and evaluation of the prescription by a pharmacist. Assist with the provision of instructions regarding the correct use of medicine supplied and information to individuals to promote health. Assist with the distribution, control of and ordering of medicine and scheduled substances. Assist with the compounding or manufacturing of a non-sterile or sterile medicine or scheduled substance according to a formula and standard operating procedures approved. Assist with general housekeeping and administrative tasks.
 
Registration with a professional council:
Registration with the SAPC as a Pharmacist’s Assistant (Post-Basic).
 
 
 
 
Remuneration:
Grade 1: R 250 947-R 282 921 per annum, Grade 2: R 290 436-R 307 221 per annum, Grade 3: R 313 308-R 355 812 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).
 
Starting Date:
1/24/2025 12:00:00 AM
 
NOTICE TO ALL
Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment.
  • It will be expected of shortlisted candidates to be:
  • available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and
  • bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (ID), driver’s license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at relevant statutory body. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.
Closing date: 2/7/2025 12:00:00 AM
 
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