Pharmacist Assistant (Post-Basic) Grade 1

About the role

The Department of Health (Mpumalanga) is hiring a Pharmacist Assistant (Post-Basic) Grade 1, based in Rietkuil Clinic (Nkangala District). This is a permanent post, paying R275,340 to R310,422 a year. How to apply: Departmental Online Application System: www.mpuhealth.gov.za Reference number to quote: MPDOH/NOV/26/1695 Closing date: 20 November 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

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.

Requirements

• 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.