Pharmacist Grade 1 at Gauteng Department of Health

Requirements :

• Matric/Grade 12 or Senior Certificate and Bachelor of Pharmacy degree accredited by the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC). Registration with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) as a practising pharmacist in the year 2026.
• No experience required after completing community service pharmacist. Experience or Proficiency in using Rx Solution software for stock management, dispensing and reporting modules. Proficiency in Microsoft office. Valid South African driver’s license. Proof of continuous professional development from the South African Pharmacy Council for the 2025 year.
• 2 years’ experience as a pharmacist post Community Service will be an added advantage. Willingness to work overtime and to be on standy-by (on call).
• Willingness to be a tutor to learner pharmacist assistants and pharmacist intern. Knowledge of the Pharmacy Act 53 of 1974, Medicines and Related Substance Control Act 101 of 1965 as amended. Excellent numeracy skills, good communication and interpersonal skills. Good time management and computer literacy.
• Commitment to Service Excellence, together with Innovative and Analytical thinking based on sound ethical principles. Ability to manage conflict and apply discipline. Ability to manage and co-ordinate productivity and be part of an interactive team.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff and the public. Sound understanding of relevant Acts and Regulations, including Essential drug program, NHI, National Drug Policy, Pharmacovigilance and CCMDD program.
• Knowledge and understanding of Public Service Acts, Policies and Procedures pertaining to stock management, dispensing services and monitoring and evaluation.
• Ability to work under pressure, flexibility, innovative thinking skills, willingness to accept responsibility, decisiveness, ability to pay attention to detail, ability to communicate with colleagues and superiors, interpersonal skills, self-driven, achievement drive

Duties :

• Provision of effective pharmaceutical care at Kalafong hospital pharmacy in accordance to the scope of practice of a pharmacist. Evaluation of the patient medicine-related needs by determining the indication, safety, and effectiveness of the prescribed therapy. Dispensing of medicines or scheduled substance as prescribed according to hospital Standard Operating Procedures.
• Furnishing of information and advice to any person with regards to the safe and effective use of the medicine. Determining compliance of therapy and necessarily follow up to ensure the patients medicine-related needs are met. Comply with standard operating procedures and statutory regulations (GPP, GMP and PFMA). Provide comprehensive patient counselling and liaise with clinicians to ensure best therapeutic outcomes.
• Monitor patient treatment adherence and appropriate use of chronic medicines. Stock control and correct handling and storage medicines. Consulting with Medical Officers to ensure compliance to standard treatment guidelines and EML.
• Providing in-service training, promoting the rational and safe use of medicines and monitoring availability to essential medicines. Supervising of Pharmacists Assistants and Interns. Promote Public Health, Quality, Priorities and Batho Pele Principles. Ensure safekeeping of pharmaceuticals, implementing measures to prevent fruitless and wasteful expenditure.
• Deputize for the senior pharmacists. Perform all duties within the scope of practice of a pharmacist. Evaluate and manage staff performance and development within your area. Ensure that section 21 medicine procedures are adhered to by health professionals and schedule 5 and 6 registers are balanced and maintained. Work overtime as requested during weekdays, weekends and public holidays. Avail him or herself on stand-by or on-call pharmacist as per the department roster.

Closing Date : 30-10-2026