PHARMACIST ASSISTANT GRADE 1 TO 3 (POST BASIC) (WAREHOUSING) Chief Directorate: Emergency and Clinical Services Support

SALARY : Grade 1: R275 340 per annum
Grade 2: R318 666 per annum
Grade 3: R343 761 per annum
CENTRE : Oudtshoorn Medical Depot
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum educational qualification: As required by the training facility and the
South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) plus Post-Basic Pharmacist
Assistant qualification that allows registration with SAPC as a Pharmacist
Assistant (Post-Basic) Warehousing. Registration with a professional council:
Current registration with the SAPC as a Pharmacist Assistant Post Basic or
Pharmacist Assistant Post Basic (Warehousing). Experience: Grade 1: None
after registration with the SAPC as Pharmacist Assistant (Post-Basic). Grade
2: A minimum of 5 years appropriate experience as Pharmacist Assistant
after registration as a Pharmacist Assistant (Post-Basic) with the SAPC.
Grade 3: A minimum of 13 years appropriate experience as Pharmacist
Assistant after registration as a Pharmacist Assistant (Post-Basic) with the
SAPC. Inherent requirements of the job: Willingness to work overtime when
required. Able to pick up and move large/heavy boxes. Competencies
(knowledge/skills): Knowledge and/or experience in handling pharmaceutical
supplies particularly in a warehouse environment, including Cold Chain
Practices. Knowledge of Drug Supply Management Principles. Good
knowledge of wholesale warehouse practices and procedures. Good literacy
and numeric skills. The ability to work in a warehouse type situation and
have the physical dexterity. Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and
Teams) Ability to lift heavy objects and operate heavy machinery- stackers,
pallet jacks. Good interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to work
independently as well as in a team. Ability to comply with applicable
legislation. Ability to work accurately under pressure and maintain a high
work ethic.
DUTIES : Assist with the receiving and storage of pharmaceutical products from
suppliers. Assist with the control of pharmaceutical stock. Assist with the
Issuing of stock against orders from health facilities within the scope of
practice of a Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant. Assist with the efficient and
secure packaging of pharmaceutical products for delivery. Assist with the
effective control and distribution of completed pharmaceutical orders to
facilities. Compliance with good pharmacy practice and good warehouse
practice. Support and assist the Pharmacy Supervisor with collating
statistics.
ENQUIRIES : Ms. C Buthelezi Tel No: (021) 483-8804
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates
will be subjected to a written/practical and oral assessment. 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 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)