The KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Department of Health is a provincial government body in South Africa responsible for providing healthcare services to the people of the KwaZulu-Natal province. Its mission is to develop a sustainable, coordinated, and comprehensive health system at all levels, based on the primary healthcare approach.

Minimum Requirements

To qualify for the Pharmacist Assistant (Basic) Grade 2 posts, applicants must have:

• Grade 12 certificate
• Registration with SAPC as a Pharmacy Assistant (Basic)
• Current SAPC registration for 2025

Recommended:

• Valid Code B (08) Driver’s Licence
• Computer literacy (MS Office proficiency)

Knowledge, Skills & Competencies

Applicants must demonstrate:

• Strong numerical ability
• Understanding of pharmaceutical processes
• Knowledge of prepacking, compounding, stock control, and dispensing
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Ability to maintain proper housekeeping in pharmacy environments

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Pharmacy Assistants will assist the Pharmacy Manager with:

Medicine Preparation & Manufacturing

• Prepacking medication
• Preparing documentation
• Cleaning tablet counters, spatulas, and manufacturing areas
• Compounding under pharmacist supervision
• Ordering raw materials and labels

Clinic Supply Management

• Issuing chronic medication
• Packing medicines for clinics
• Reviewing clinic orders
• Delivering medicines to facilities

Information & Support Services

• Providing medicine information to nurses & doctors
• Conducting staff in-service training
• Sharing health talks with patients

Pharmacy Housekeeping

• Cleaning shelves and refrigerators
• Ensuring maintenance schedules are followed
• Handling spills safely
• Supporting multi-month dispensing

Option 1: Online Application (Recommended)

Apply through the KZN Online e-Recruitment system:
www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs

You may also visit a Designated Online Application Centre (DOACS) where staff will assist you in submitting your application.

Option 2: Manual Application (Z83 Form)

Submit:

• Completed Z83 Application Form (original signature & date)
• Detailed CV
• Certified copies of ID, qualifications, driver’s licence (no older than 6 months)

Address Applications To:

The Chief Director: Human Resource Management Services
KZN Department of Health
Private Bag X9051
Pietermaritzburg
3200

OR Hand-deliver to:
330 Langalibalele Street
Natalia Building, Registry
Minus 1:1 North Tower
(Attention: Mrs B.C. Shelembe)

Faxed and emailed applications will NOT be accepted.
Foreign qualifications must include a SAQA evaluation certificate.

Important Notes

• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
• If you do not receive feedback within 3 months after closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.
• Appointments are subject to:
  • Security clearance (State Security Agency)
  • Criminal record check
  • SAQA verification
  • Employment history verification
  • Identity and credit checks
• Successful candidates may be required to rove within their district or sub-district, not just one facility.
• Persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.