
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.
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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