PHARMACIST ASSISTANT GRADE 1 TO 3 (POST BASIC) (WAREHOUSING) Chief Directorate: Emergency and Clinical Services Support

Job Overview

The Chief Directorate: Emergency and Clinical Services Support seeks a Pharmacist Assistant (Post-Basic) in Warehousing at the Cape Medical Depot, spanning Grades 1 to 3 with salaries ranging from R275,340 to R343,761 per annum. Responsibilities include helpdesk oversight, query management for customers, suppliers, and couriers, inventory management, and general administration. Candidates must be registered with the SAPC, possess warehouse and cold chain experience, and be capable of operating heavy warehouse machinery.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Minimum educational qualification: As required by the training facility and the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) plus Post-Basic Pharmacist Assistant qualification that allows registration with SAPC as a Pharmacist Assistant (Post-Basic) Warehousing.
• Current registration with the SAPC as a Pharmacist Assistant Post Basic or Pharmacist Assistant Post Basic (Warehousing).
• Experience: Grade 1: None after registration with the SAPC; Grade 2: Minimum 5 years appropriate experience; Grade 3: Minimum 13 years appropriate experience.
• Willingness to work overtime when required.
• Knowledge and/or experience in handling pharmaceutical supplies particularly in a warehouse environment, including Cold Chain Practices.
• Knowledge of Drug Supply Management Principles and wholesale warehouse practices and procedures.
• Good literacy, numeric, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Physical dexterity with the ability to lift heavy objects and operate heavy machinery (stackers, pallet jacks, Hyster).
• Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams).

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Helpdesk oversight and management.
• Customer Care, Supplier, and Courier Query Management.
• Inventory Management and Warehouse Support.
• General administration, assistance, compliance with legal requirements, and staff development.

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