DPSA Circular vacancies
Department of Health

Pharmacist: Grade 1 (X3 POSTS)

Salary or stipendR882 816 per annum, (all-inclusive remuneration package), plus 17% of basic salary ISRDS Nodes Rural Allowance.

The Department of Health is looking for a Pharmacist: Grade 1 (X3 POSTS). This is a permanent role based in Limpopo.

Groblersdal Hospital (X1 Post) Pietersburg Hospital (X2 Posts) REQUIREMENTS Qualifications and Experience: A National Senior Certificate/Grade 12/Matric plus Basic qualification acApplications close 6 November 2026

Source: DPSA Circular 38 of 2026Post 38/514, page 387

Appointment
Permanent
Province
Limpopo
Closing date
6 November 2026
Centre
Groblersdal Hospital (X1 Post) Pietersburg Hospital (X2 Posts) REQUIREMENTS Qualifications and Experience: A National Senior Certificate/Grade 12/Matric plus Basic qualification accredited with the South African Pharmacy Council [SAPC] that allows registration as a Pharmacist with the SAPC. Current registration with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) as a pharmacist. Experience: Less than five [5] years' experience after registration as a Pharmacist with the SAPC. Willingness and ability to work shifts / flexi hours [including night duty, weekends and public holidays]. Willingness to work extra hours on short notice. Willingness and ability to perform overtime when the need arises. Computer literacy including MS Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint; Literacy in virtual meeting platforms. Valid driver’s licence except for people with disabilities. Knowledge And Skills: Pharmacy Act and Regulations, Medicines and Related Substances Control Act as amended. Good Pharmacy Practice (GPP). Computer literacy. Good Communication Skills. Public Finance Management Act. Labour Relations Act, 1995
Number of posts
3

Key responsibilities

  • Ensure the availability of medicines and supplies (provide alternative treatment, provide continuous medicines availability feedback to healthcare professionals).
  • Provide support to the clinics and perform ward rounds.
  • Manage pharmaceutical services by promoting rational medicines use, pharmacovigilance, antimicrobial stewardship through their local Pharmaceutical and Therapeutics Committees, Stock management and reporting on stock reporting systems.
  • Manage stock at all levels and elimination of pharmaceutical waste.
  • Ensure the use of hospital formulary and update of code list as and when there are changes made to the Standard Treatment Guidelines.

Additional details

  • Grade: Provincial

How to apply

  • Enquiries: General enquiries about the advertised posts should be directed to Ms Hlokoa RE
  • Telephone: (015) 293 6406, (015) 293 6126, (015) 293 6426, (015) 293 6002, (015) 293 6329

Applications for this vacancy have closed.

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