Assistant Manager: Pharmaceutical Services

About the role

The Department of Correctional Services is hiring an Assistant Manager: Pharmaceutical Services in Non-Communicable Diseases and Support Services, based in National Head Office. This is a permanent post, paying R1,137,354 a year. How to apply: should be submitted online at https://careers.dcs.gov.za/. Emailed, post or hand delivered applications will not be considered. Reference number to quote: HO 2026/11/24 Closing date: 09 November 2026 @ 15H45. Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV. Note: Appointment under the Public Service Act.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and ensure procurement of pharmaceutical products.
• Manage pharmaceutical inventory and stock.
• Ensure and monitor regulatory compliance to South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) requirements.
• Ensure rational medicine use, pharmacovigilance, research and clinical interventions.
• Develop and review policies, training, public health, advisory and support functions.
• Management of human resources, finance and assets.
• Management of performance information.

Requirements

• Basic qualification accredited with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) that allows registration with the SAPC as a Pharmacist.
• Registration with the SAPC as a Pharmacist.
• At least five [5] years appropriate experience after registration as a Pharmacist with the SAPC.
• Computer literate.
• Valid driver’s licence.
• Competencies And Attributes: In-depth knowledge of Pharmacy Act, medicines and related Substances Control Act, national drug policy, good pharmacy practice in South Africa, SAPC regulations, OHSC norms and standards.
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical quantification, forecasting, procurement, inventory management, data analysis and management (stock levels, consumption trends, age analysis).
• Clinical and pharmaceutical care competencies, pharmacovigilance and patient safety systems.
• Risk management.
• Willingness to travel to support service delivery.
• Negotiation, problem solving and analysis, listening, communication and report-writing skills.
• Information management.
• Project and programme management.
• Change management.
• Stakeholder management.
• Service delivery innovation.
• Decision making.
• Integrity and honesty.
• Confidentiality.
• Good interpersonal relations.
• Assertiveness.
• Ability to network.
• Resilient.
• Diplomacy and tactful.