DPSA Circular vacancies
Department of Health

Pharmacist Assistant (POST-BASIC) Grade 1

Salary or stipendR275 340 – R310 422 per annum

The Department of Health is looking for a Pharmacist Assistant (POST-BASIC) Grade 1. This is a permanent role based in Mpumalanga.

Rietkuil Clinic (Nkangala District)Applications close 20 November 2026

Source: DPSA Circular 40 of 2026Post 40/174, page 166

Reference number
MPDOH/NOV/26/1695
Appointment
Permanent
Province
Mpumalanga
Closing date
20 November 2026
Centre
Rietkuil Clinic (Nkangala District)

What you will need

  • 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.

Professional registration

Senior Certificate / Grade 12 plus registered as Post- Basic Pharmacist Assistant with South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) (2026).

Skills and competencies

  • Skills in terms of consultations.
  • Good communication, problem solving and conflict management skills.

Key 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.

Additional details

  • Grade: Provincial

How to apply

  • Enquiries: Ms. Glory Mokone
  • Telephone: (013) 766 3340, (013) 766 3103, (013) 766 3351, (013) 766 3087, (013) 766 3018

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