Requirements :

• Bachelor of Pharmacy or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) as a pharmacist. A minimum of 5 years’ appropriate experience after registration as a pharmacist with the SAPC. A minimum of 3 years appropriate pharmacy supervisory and/or Pharmacy management experience. Current proof of annual fee payment and CPD compliance. A valid driver’s license. Strong leadership skills, ability to thrive under pressure and maintain high standard of professionalism. Ability to interact with key stakeholders.

Duties :

• The provision of pharmaceutical service in Johannesburg Health District in accordance with Medicines and Related Substance Act, PFMA and GPP. Assume the role of Responsible Pharmacist. Provision of financial, budget and expenditure management, with a focus on procurement practices and ensuring sound management of the annual pharmaceutical services budget. Effective and efficient operations management (including medicine supply management, infrastructure and equipment management). Ensure quality pharmaceutical services in line with Batho Pele principle. The provision of HR and HRD management. Manage and supervise pharmacists, pharmacist assistants and other support personnel. Evaluate, manage staff performance and development. Comply with the Performance Management and Development System. Monitor the availability and ensure safekeeping of medicines. Ensure compliance of Pharmaceutical Services with relevant legislation, Ideal Clinic Framework and NHI as applicable to Pharmacy. Support facilities with the implementation of Dablapmeds program and medicine management such as Rx solution, etc. Provision of in-service training, promoting the safe and rational use of medicines. Ensure training and implementation of the Standard Operating Procedures and statutory regulations. Plan, organize and manage all work-related projects. Active participation in the Pharmaceutical and Therapeutic committee.

Notes :

• Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: http://jobs.gauteng.gov.za. No hand-delivered, faxed, or emailed applications will be accepted. For assistance with online applications please email your query to healthjobqueries@gauteng.gov.za . NB: Where Driver’s Licence is mandatory, exception will be granted for people with disabilities. Application should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 application form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents plus a recently updated comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV), Registration Certificate with relevant professional body (HPCSA) and a proof of current registration (Annual Practicing Certificate/Card). Applications without proof of a new Z83 application form, a detailed CV, registration certificate and a proof of current registration card/certificate with relevant professional body will be disqualified. (Shortlisted candidates will receive communication from HR to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents not older than 6 months on or before the day of the interview). It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). All foreign qualification must be accompanied by evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates. If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification). Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test. The recommended candidate may be subjected to Medical Surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 5/1993. It is Department’s intention to promote representivity (race, gender, and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of these posts. The Department reserves the right not to appoint/fill this post. WOMEN AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Employer : Department of Health
Location : Johannesburg Health District, Hillbrow Regional Pharmacy
Closing Date : 24-06-2026

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