Pharmacy Technician - Onderstepoort Veterinary Academic Hospital at University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria

BACKGROUND:

• The Faculty of Veterinary Science, as the only faculty of its kind in South Africa, has a unique responsibility in training all veterinarians and veterinary nurses. The Onderstepoort Veterinary Academic Hospital (OVAH) is instrumental in providing teaching and research support by rendering clinical services. OVAH is a very busy small and large animal hospital with + 70 staff members. The clinicians and specialists render a 24-hour service in the OVAH, the surrounding community, and satellite clinics.
• OVAH also hosts a pharmacy that ensures quality pharmaceutical services in the OVAH by applying correct sourcing, storing, dispensing, stock control, and financial and administrative processes of Schedule 0 to 6 pharmaceuticals and non-pharmaceutical supplies of the OVAH, under the direct supervision of the pharmacist.
• The Faculty of Veterinary Science invites applications from persons complying with the relevant requirements for the position of a Pharmacy Technician for one, 25 hour per week permanent post. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The incumbent will be responsible for, but not limited to:

• Ordering of schedule 0 to 6 pharmaceuticals and non-pharmaceutical stock;
• Stock control and administration of all pharmacy stock (schedule 0 to 6 and non-pharmaceutical);
• Dispensing of the same;
• Over-the-counter sales of specified items;
• Strict application of good pharmacy practice in accordance with the SA Pharmacy Council regulations; and
• Supervision of the medical waste facility.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• National Advanced Certificate in Pharmacy Technical Support;
• Registered with the South African Pharmacy Council as a Pharmacy Technician; and 
• Two years’ experience (after registration as a Pharmacy technician) in dispensing non-scheduled and scheduled drugs.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

• Proficient knowledge of stock control; 
• Proficient in the financial administration of a pharmacy;
• Proficient computer skills;
• Good interpersonal, communication, and language skills;
• Sales skills and telephone etiquette;
• Negotiation and organising skills;
• Meticulous about detail, accuracy, and a strong sense of responsibility;
• Ability to work at speed under pressure and without supervision;
• Strong service orientation; and
• Physical mobility.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• Two years’ experience in hospital consumables;
• Two years’ knowledge of the veterinary environment; and
• Relevant management and/or inventory control certificate.

CLOSING DATE: 15 March 2026