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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: Basic (Grade 1 to 2) (Pre-Pack)
  Employment Type: Permanent
  Reference No: ECSS32/2021
  Directorate: Pharmacy Services, Cape Medical Depot
 
Note:
All short-listed candidates may undergo a technical competency test. Candidates registered in categories other than “Warehousing/Wholesale” may also apply, on condition that registration in the category “Warehousing/Wholesale” is obtained within 12 months. Appointments will be done on probation until the registration certified in the required category is obtained. Failure to comply will lead to the termination of services in the cases of those appointed from outside the public service. In the case of serving employees, the employee will return to his/her previous post.
 
Duties (key result areas/outputs):
Assist with the receiving and storage of pharmaceutical products from suppliers. Assist with the control of pharmaceutical stock. Assist with the Issuing of stock against orders from health facilities within the scope of practice of a Basic Pharmacist Assistant. Assist with the efficient and secure prepacking and packaging of pharmaceutical products for delivery. Assist with the effective control and distribution of completed pharmaceutical orders to facilities. Compliance with good pharmacy practice and good warehouse practice within the Prepack-Unit.
 
Experience:
Grade 1: None experience required. Grade 2: None after registration with the SAPC as Pharmacist Assistant (Basic) (Warehousing/Wholesale).
 
Registration with a professional council:
Grade 1: Registration with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) to study towards a basic Pharmacist Assistant (Basic) (Warehousing/Wholesale). Grade 2: Registration with the SAPC as a Pharmacist’s Assistant (Basic) (Warehousing/Wholesale).
 
Requirements
Grade 1: Senior Certificate with Mathematics as a passed subject (Certified proof of Senior Certificate). Grade 2: Basic Pharmacist Assistant qualification that allows registration with the SAPC as a Pharmacist Assistant (Basic) (Warehousing/Wholesale).
 
Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Knowledge of Drug Supply Management Principles. Good knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing practices and procedures. Good numeric skills. Proficiency in at least two of three official languages of Western Cape. Meticulous and attention to detail. Practical knowledge and physical ability to operate the pill packing machines.
 
Enquiries:
Ms C Buthelezi, tel. no. (021) 483-8804 Ms S Dulaze, tel. no. (021) 483-2422
 
Inherent requirement of the job:
Physical ability to be able to pick and remove heavy boxes. Basic Pharmacist Assistant Qualification. Registration with SAPC as a Basic Pharmacist Assistant. Physical ability to open large quantities of tamperproof, sealed tablet containers.
 
 
 
 
Remuneration:
Grade 1: R 123 00- R 130 551 per annum, Grade 2: R 166 689-R 190 578 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).
 
Starting Date:
9/3/2021 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: 10/1/2021 12:00:00 AM
 
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