pharmacist, Ref No. NCDOH 22/2026

Apply for pharmacist (x1 post) at department of department of health. Closing date 2026-03-06.

Job Summary

Department: department of health

Directorate: pharmaceutical services

Province: northern cape

Reference: NCDOH 22/2026

Closing Date: 2026-03-06

Salary: R848,862 - R900,948

No Of Vacancy: 1

Salary Level: 12

Centre: Joe Slovo CHC, Namakwa District 129

Minimum Qualification

Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) and current registration with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) as a Pharmacist

Experience Required

0-13 years in Pharmaceutical Services / Medicine Supply Chain

Required Competencies & Skills

  • Expertise in pharmaceutical care and clinical pharmacy
  • Proficiency in medicine supply chain management and GPP (Good Pharmacy Practice)
  • Strong financial acumen for expenditure monitoring
  • Advanced computer literacy in Microsoft Office
  • Analytical skills for pharmaceutical data interpretation
  • Ability to perform relief duties and travel as required
  • Valid driver's license

Requirements

  • Grade 1: No experience required after SAPC registration (SA qualified) or 1 year (Foreign qualified)
  • Grade 2: 5 years experience after SAPC registration (SA qualified) or 6 years (Foreign qualified)
  • Grade 3: 13 years experience after SAPC registration (SA qualified) or 14 years (Foreign qualified)

Key Responsibilities & Duties

  • Deliver high-quality pharmaceutical care by monitoring work procedures and clinical service delivery
  • Execute relief duties across facilities to maintain pharmaceutical service continuity
  • Ensure compliance with the Provincial Medicine Code List and pharmaceutical regulations
  • Conduct clinical audits in medicine storage areas to ensure quality of care
  • Oversee the procurement, storage, and distribution of pharmaceuticals within the sub-structure
  • Manage pharmaceutical expenditure through monitoring, evaluation, and trend analysis
  • Implement expenditure control strategies in line with financial prescripts
  • Collate and interpret pharmaceutical data for strategic reporting
  • Represent pharmaceutical services at relevant departmental and clinical meetings

Salary Detail

Remunaration

  • Grade 1: R848862 - R900948 PER ANNUM, (ALL-INCLUSIVE PACKAGE, DEPENDING ON YEARS OF EXPERIENCE).
  • Grade 2: R917634 - R972612 PER ANNUM, (ALL-INCLUSIVE PACKAGE, DEPENDING ON YEARS OF EXPERIENCE).
  • Grade 3: R1001349 - R1062183 PER ANNUM, (ALL-INCLUSIVE PACKAGE, DEPENDING ON YEARS OF EXPERIENCE).

Salary Criteria

per annum

How to Apply

Contact Detail

Mr D. Grootboom / Ms. EA Cloete Tel No: (027) 712 1601 / (027) 712 1078

Reference No:

NCDOH 22/2026

Application Process

Follow these steps to ensure your application is not disqualified:

  • Step 1: Download the New Z83 Form (2021) below.
  • Step 2: In 'Section A', quote Reference Number: NCDOH 22/2026
  • Step 3: Ensure you sign and date the form on the last page.
  • Step 4: Click 'Submit Application' to send your Z83 and CV to the department.

For job applications in South Africa, you can easily access the official Z83 form in two convenient ways: Download Z83 (PDF) for a ready-to-use version, or choose the Editable New Z83 Form to complete online before printing. Both options ensure compliance with government requirements and save time during the application process.

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Frequently Asked Questions

This is a key requirement where the successful candidate must be available to travel and work at different clinics or hospitals within the sub-structure to cover for staff shortages or high-demand periods, ensuring clinical service continuity.
If you are not required to perform Community Service in South Africa, you need 1 year of experience for Grade 1, 6 years for Grade 2, and 14 years for Grade 3 after registration with a recognized foreign health professional council.
While the initial application requires only the Z83 and CV, proof of SAPC registration as a Pharmacist is a core requirement and will be verified for all shortlisted candidates.
The package includes a basic salary, the employer's contribution to the Government Employees Pension Fund (GEPF), and a flexible portion that can be structured for a 13th cheque, medical aid, and housing allowance.
Yes, provided you have completed your community service year and have obtained registration for 'Independent Practice' with the SAPC. Grade 1 is the entry point for newly qualified independent pharmacists in the public sector.
Yes. The job description explicitly states that the willingness to perform relief duties is an inherent requirement. This likely involves traveling between different clinics or hospitals within the sub-structure.

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