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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 Grade 1 to 3 (Sessional) (20 Sessions per week) (1 March 2025 until 31 March 2026)
  Employment Type: Contract
  Reference No: GRD17/2025
  Knysna CDC, Knysna/Bitou Sub-district, Garden Route District
 
Minimum educational qualifications:
A qualification accredited with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) that allows registration with the SAPC as a Pharmacist.
 
Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Appropriate knowledge of National and Provincial Health Policies and Pharmaceutical acts and laws. Ability to work accurately under pressure and maintain a high standard of professionalism. Sound Management, communication, and conflict handling skills. Computer literacy including Pharmacy Dispensing and Stock Systems, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint (To be specified in application/CV).
 
Registration with a professional council:
Registration with the SAPC as Pharmacist.
 
Note:
Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a practical test and /or competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. 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 to register with relevant council and proof of payment of the prescribed registration fees to the relevant council are 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 relevant council (including individuals who must apply for change in registration status).
 
Inherent Requirements of the Job:
Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license. Ability to communicate effectively (both written and verbal). Ability to work with and within a diverse multi-disciplinary team.
 
Experience:
Grade 1: None after registration as a pharmacist with the SAPC in respect of SA qualified employees. 1-year relevant experience after registration as pharmacist with a recognised foreign Health Professional council in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community service as required in South Africa. Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years appropriate experience after registration as a pharmacist with the SAPC in respect of SA qualified employees. 6-years relevant experience after registration as pharmacist with a recognised foreign Health Professional council in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community service as required in South Africa. Grade 3: A minimum of 13 years appropriate experience after registration as a pharmacist with the SAPC in respect of SA qualified employees. 14-years relevant experience after registration as pharmacist with a recognised foreign Health Professional council in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community service as required in South Africa.
 
Duties (Key result areas/outputs):
Maintaining a value driven culture in line with national and provincial treatment guidelines and the Western Cape Code List of approved medicines. Effective monitoring of pharmaceutical expenditure, implementation, and evaluation of budgetary control measures. Ensure accessibility to medication and pharmaceutical care for patients. Maintain and improve the quality of patient care as a member of the multi-disciplinary team within the primary health care setting, which includes but is not limited to Antimicrobial Stewardship and rational medicine use prescription reviews. Effective Dispensing, compounding, and mixing of pharmaceuticals in line with statutory requirements. Ordering and maintaining stock levels. Assist supervisor with placing of orders from depot and ensuring stock levels is maintained. Ensure sufficient stock without overstocking to prevent expiring of medicine. Record keeping for statistical feedback. Ensure that all operations adhere to pharmacy act.
 
Enquiries:
Ms GA Turner, tel no: (044) 302 84-00
 
 
 
 
Remuneration:
Grade 1: R 387 per hour, Grade 2: R 419 per hour, Grade 3: R 457 per hour Annual salary plus 37% in lieu of service benefits.
 
Starting Date:
1/31/2025 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: 2/14/2025 12:00:00 AM
 
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