Pharmacist Grade 1 to 3

About the role

The Department of Health and Wellness (Western Cape) is hiring a Pharmacist Grade 1 to 3, based in Malmesbury CDC, Swartland Sub-district (PHC). This is a permanent post, paying R882,816 a year. West Coast District How to apply: Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”). Closing date: 20 November 2026, 17:00PM Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV. Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a practical test and/or competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates who are not in possession of the stipulated registration requirements may also apply. Such candidates will only be considered for appointment on condition that proof of application for registration to register with the relevant council and proof of payment of the prescribed registration fees to the relevant council are submitted on or before the day of the interview. This concession is only applicable on health professionals who apply for the first time for registration in a specific category with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for change in registration status). It should be noted that advertised posts are linked to the Institution/ Facility that forms part of the Ecosystem Service platform. Upon appointment, incumbents will be expected to render clinical services across institutions in the Ecosystem, as needed to sustain health service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Strategy and Planning.
• Drug Supply management within the Swartland Sub- District.
• Quality Assurance and Governance of Dispensing.
• Improved access to medication, including CDU and DMOC.
• Finance and Supply Chain Management.
• People Management (in capacity of Delegated Supervisory Pharmacist).
• Quality Assurance pertaining to Ideal Clinic and National Audits, Data collection and reporting.

Requirements

• Minimum educational qualification: Basic qualification accredited with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) that allows registration with the SAPC as a Pharmacist.
• Registration with a professional council: Registration with the SAPC as a pharmacist.
• Experience: Grade 1: None after registration as a Pharmacist with SAPC in respect of SA qualified employees.
• 1-year relevant experience after registration as a pharmacist with a recognized foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service as required in South Africa.
• Grade 2: at least 5 years’ appropriate experience after registration as a Pharmacist with the SAPC in respect of SA qualified employees.
• 6-years’ relevant experience after registration as a pharmacist with a recognized foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service as required in South Africa.
• Grade 3: at least 13 years’ appropriate experience after registration as a Pharmacist with the SAPC in respect of SA qualified employees.
• 14 years’ relevant experience after registration as a pharmacist with a recognized foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service as required in South Africa.
• Inherent requirements of the job
• Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license
• Willingness to work as a Pharmacist within a multi-disciplinary team
• Competencies (knowledge/skills)
• Good knowledge of institutional pharmacy practices and procedures, including cold chain practices
• Good numeric skills/computer literate
• Knowledge of Drug Supply Management Principles
• Knowledge of Good Pharmacy Practice
• Sound knowledge of the EML
• JAC/WellSky dispensing system knowledge
• Meticulous and attention to detail
• Good communication skills and proficiency
• Strategic Planner and organize tasks
• Financial Management
• Good People Management and interpersonal skills, team-orientated
• Service Delivery Innovation
• Client orientated and Customer focused
• Problem solving and analysis
• Mentoring and Tutoring skills
• Ability to write SOPs
• Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel and Outlook)