Pharmacy Supervisor Grade 1 (Permanent position)

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape

Employment Type:

Permanent

Reference No:

MHS638/2026

Location:

Mitchells Plain Community Health Centre, Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services

REMUNERATION

R 1 041 402 per annum - R 1 104 669 per annum A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs.

STARTING DATE

09 Oct 2026

CLOSING DATE

• PLEASE NOTE:

23 Oct 2026, 5:00 pm

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY

The Department of Health and Wellness is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in the regard will be appreciated.

Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.

EXPERIENCE

A minimum of 3 years’ appropriate experience after registration as a Pharmacist with the SAPC.

INHERENT REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB

Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence. To be registered as Responsible Pharmacist with the SAPC when appointed. Prepared to be registered as a tutor with the SAPC.

ENQUIRIES

Mr M Roomanay, tel. no. (021) 370-5128

REGISTRATION WITH A PROFESSIONAL COUNCIL

Registration with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) as Pharmacist.

DUTIES (KEY RESULT AREAS/ OUTPUTS)

Take leadership in the pharmacy to establish a value driven pharmacy service and implement policies and guidelines in keeping with the Batho Pele, SAPC and National Drug policy and National and Provincial treatment guidelines. Ensure adherence to minimum standards for dispensing as well as accessibility to medication and pharmaceutical care to patients. Manage, assess, and monitor compliance w.r.t Good Pharmacy Practice, Ideal Clinic and National Core Standards. Effective monitoring of pharmaceutical expenditure, implementation, and evaluation of budgetary control measures. Human Resource Management which includes tutoring of Pharmacist Assistants as well as development of pharmacy staff. Maintain and improve the quality of patient care as a member of the multi-disciplinary team within the primary health setting.

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

Basic qualification accredited with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) that allows registration with the SAPC as a Pharmacist.

NOTE

Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates will be subjected to a written/practical and oral assessment.

COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS)

Extensive knowledge of Good Pharmacy Practice (GPP). Appropriate knowledge of National and Provincial Health Policies and Pharmaceutical acts and laws. Supervision, management &, leadership skills. Communication and conflict handling skills. Experience or knowledge of Medsas. Experience or knowledge of JAC. Computer literacy Proof of Continuous Professional Development. Appropriate ability to tutor Pharmacist’s Assistants and/or Intern Pharmacists. Extensive Knowledge on CDU, Differential model of care, COPC and Principals.

NOTICE TO ALL

Candidates must comply with the advertised appointment requirements of the post by the closing date and time of the advert.Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine the candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements, and the other will be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.

• It will be expected of shortlisted candidates to be:
• available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and
• bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (ID), driver’s license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at relevant statutory body etc. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.