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  • Posted: Jul 14, 2026
    Deadline: Jul 24, 2026
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  • Vision A quality health service to the people of the Eastern Cape Province promoting a better life for all. Mission To provide and ensure accessible comprehensive integrated services in the Eastern Cape, emphasizing the primary health care approach, optimally utilising all resources to enable all its present and future generations to enjoy health an...
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    Deputy Manager: Pharmaceutical Services

    REQUIREMENTS :

    • B.Pharm or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) as a pharmacist. A minimum of 7 years appropriate experience after registration as a Pharmacist with the SAPC of which three (3) years of experience as a Pharmacist Supervisor/Assistant Manager (or performing the functions) in the pharmaceutical environment. Registration with the SAPC as a Pharmacist
    • A good understanding of relevant legislation. National Drug Policy, the essential Drugs programme, Public finance Management Act (PFMA), Medicines and related Substances Act and Pharmacy Act. Sound leadership, analytic and computer proficiency Good warehousing practice and pharmacy practice. Extensive knowledge of pharmaceutical services’ approaches. Sound knowledge and understanding of the mandate of the Medical supplies Depot. Knowledge and understanding of the legislative prescripts governing the public service. Knowledge and skilled in managing quality improvement programmes. Must be achievement-driven and self-motivated. Be available to be a responsible pharmacist when required. Good verbal, written communication and presentation skills. Good in team building and problem solving. A valid driver’s licence. 

    DUTIES :

    • To perform the duties of the warehouse manager in accordance with the Pharmacy Act, GPP and GWP. Ensure compliance of the warehouse to pharmacy and other relevant legislation. Ensure proper storage of medicines at the depot and distribution to healthcare institutions and facilities. Strengthen stakeholder and warehouse staff engagement to improve performance and service delivery. Facilitate the development and maintenance of internal control procedures to mitigate identified risks in the warehouse.
    • Ensure the effective and efficient use of warehouse resources. Represent pharmaceutical services at relevant meetings and serve on various committees and participate in relevant forums in forums in depot. Coordinate training programmes for pharmacy assistants. Pharmacist interns and other support personnel. Develop protocols, standard operating procedures and guidelines for efficient and cost-effective pharmaceutical service. Supervise pharmacists and pharmacist assistants. Maintain discipline and deal with grievances and labour relations systems. Compiling report for submission to warehouse management on monthly and quarterly basis. 

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    Method of Application

     Applications can be submitted via hand delivery/courier to: 

    • Alfred Nzo District Office - Hand deliver/courier to: Human Resource Office, Alfred Nzo District Office, 81 Murray Street, Kokstad, 4700. Enquiries: Mr K Praim Tel No: (039) 797 6070. 
    • Amathole District Office: Hand deliver/courier to: Human Resource Office, Amathole Health District, 19 St James Road, Medical Centre Building, Southernwood, East London, 5200. Enquiries: Ms S Njokweni Tel No: (043) 707 6748. 
    • Buffalo City Metro District Office: Hand deliver/courier to: Human Resource Office, Buffalo City Metro District Office, Old Building BKB, No 79 Fitzpatrick Road, Quigney, East London 5200. Enquires: Ms S Magoloti Tel No: (043) 708 1720. 
    • Frere Tertiary Hospital: Hand deliver/courier to: Human Resource Office, Frere Hospital, Amalinda Main Road, East London, 5200 Enquiries: Ms N Mthitshana Tel No: (043) 709 2487/2532 
    • Lilitha College of Nursing: Hand deliver/courier to: Human Resource Office, Room 43, 2nd floor, Human Resource Office, Lilitha College of Nursing, East London, 5200. Enquiries: Ms P Mene Tel No: (043) 700 9717/26. 
    • Chris Hani District Office: Hand deliver/courier to: Human Resource Office, Chris Hani District Office, Ward F, Queenstown, 5320. Enquiries: Mr S Magxiva Tel No: (045) 8071110/1101. 
    • Joe Gqabi District Office: Hand deliver/courier to: Human Resource Office, Joe Gqabi District Office, 32 Dan Pienaar Street, Hot springs, Aliwal North 9750. Enquiries: Mr. J.S Ndzinde Tel No: (051) 633 9631. 
    • Nelson Mandela Metro Office: Hand deliver/courier to: Human Resource Office, Nelson Mandela Health District Office, (Old Walton Building) Conyngham Street, Parson Hill, Gqeberha, 6057. Enquiries: Ms P Makuluma Tel No: (041) 391 8164. 
    • Livingstone Tertiary Hospital: Post to: Recruitment & Selection Section, Private Bag x, Korsten, Gqeberha, 6014 or Hand deliver to Nurses Home, 2nd Floor, Standford Road, and Korsten, Gqeberha, 6001. Enquiries: Ms L Mabanga Tel No: (041) 405 2348 
    • OR Tambo District Office: Hand deliver/courier to: Human Resource Office, OR Tambo Health District Office, 70 Blackway Street, Mthatha, 5099. Enquiries: Ms A Sokutu Tel No: (047) 502 9000. 
    • Nelson Mandela Academic Hospital: Hand deliver/courier to: Human Resource Office, Nelson Mandela Academic Hospital, Nelson Mandela Drive, Mthatha, 5099. Enquiries: Ms Calaza Tel No: (047) 502 4469. 
    • Sarah Baartman District Office: Hand deliver/courier to: Human Resource Office, Sarah Baartman Health District, No 66 Ring Road Road, Fairview Office Park, Greenacres, Gqeberha, 6057. Enquiries: Ms T Sompontsha at 071 867 8865. 
    Interested and qualified? Go to Eastern Cape Department of Health on www.dpsa.gov.za to apply

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