Pharmacist Assistant (Post-Basic) Grade 1

PHARMACIST ASSISTANT (POST-BASIC) GRADE 1 is listed by DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. The post is based in Mpumalanga. The closing date is 09 October 2026.

Job Details

Requirements

• Senior Certificate / Grade 12 plus registered as Post- Basic Pharmacist Assistant with South African Pharmacy Council
• (SAPC) (2026).
• Valid work permit will be required from non-South Africans.
• Skills in terms of consultations.
• Knowledge of current health and public service legislation, regulations and policies.
• Good communication, problem solving and conflict management skills.
• Professionalism, accuracy, flexibility, independence and ethical behaviour.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Ensure proper receipt recording and storage of all medicines and consumables according to standard operating procedures handled in the area of operations.
• Ensure responsibility and accountability for safe patient medicine use.
• Compounding and preparation of any medicines as delegated.
• Promote correct evaluation prescriptions and legal processing of medicine prescription, stocktaking and distribution of supplies to the client.
• Promotion of Public Health.
• Ensure accurate recording of statistics and administrative requirements as required by policy.

Application Instructions

Should only be submitted online through the link: erecruitment.mpg.gov.za

Method: Email

Email: erecruitment@mpg.gov.za

Notes

Applicants are advised to apply as early as possible to avoid disappointments. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the Z83 and a detailed Curriculum Vitae.

In order to alleviate administration burden on HR Sections as well as considering the cost for applicants, Departments are encouraged to request certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents from shortlisted candidates only which may be submitted to HR on or before the day of the interview following communication from the relevant HR section of the Department. All posts health/engineering posts that are advertised within the Department professional registration will be required from various statutory council for shortlisted candidates.

A complete set of application documents should be submitted separately for every post that you wish to apply for. Please ensure that you clearly state the full post description and the relevant Post Reference Number on your application.

No fax applications will be considered. Applicants must ensure that they fully complete and sign form Z83, even if they are attaching a CV.

Incomplete and/or unsigned applications will not be considered. If you are currently in service, please indicate your PERSAL number at the top of form Z83.

Due to ongoing internal processes, the Department reserves the right to withdraw any post at any time. The Department reserves the right to verify the qualifications of every recommended candidate prior to the issuing of an offer of appointment.

All shortlisted candidates will be subject to a vetting process prior to appointment. If no response is received from Mpumalanga Department of Health within 90 days after the closing date of the advertisement, applicants must assume that their application was not successful.

Please quote the correct references when applying and where possible the station / centre where the post is. www.mpuhealth.gov.za Only Online Applications will be accepted. NB: Candidates who are not contacted within 90 DAYS after the closing date must consider their applications as having been unsuccessful.

Please Note The Department reserves the right to amend / review / withdraw the advertised posts if by so doing, the best interest of the department will be well served. (People with disabilities are also requested to apply and indicate such in their applications).

All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.

ERRATUM: Kindly note that the posts were posted in the Public Service Vacancy Circular 25 dated 17 July 2026, the posts of Professional Nurse Grade 1: School Health Services (Ehlanzeni District, 9 Posts), Professional Nurse Grade 1: School Health Services (Nkangala District, 8 Posts) and Professional Nurse Grade 1: School Health Services (Gert Sibande District, 8 Posts) with Ref No: MPDoH/July/26/1105, the posts has been withdrawn.

To Applicants: Applications should be submitted online via the erecruitment@mpg.gov.za. Applicants are required to submit a fully completed Z83 and detailed Curriculum Vitae.

The Department (HR) will request certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents from shortlisted candidates only which may be submitted to HR section of the Department on or before the day of the interview following communication from the relevant HR section of the Department. Applicants must ensure that they fully complete and sign form Z83, even if they are attaching a CV.

Incomplete and/or unsigned applications will not be considered. If you are currently in service, please indicate your PERSAL number at the top of form Z83.

A complete set of application documents should be submitted separately for every post that you wish to apply for more than one post. Please ensure that you clearly state the full post description and the relevant Post Reference Number on your application.

Due to ongoing internal processes, the Department reserves the right to withdraw any post at any time. If no response is received from Mpumalanga Department of Social Development within 90 days after the closing date of the advertisement, applicants must assume that their application was not successful.

Please quote the Correct references when applying and where possible the station / centre where the post is. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments.

One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. The recommended candidates for Senior Management Level (SMS) and Middle Management Level (MMS) posts shall be subjected to a competency assessment.

All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity.

All appointments are subject to security clearance, security vetting, employment reference checks, qualification verification and signing of performance agreements. Candidates recommended for SMS positions must be in possession of Certificate of Entry into SMS within the Public Service obtained from the NSG before appointed.

The duration of the online Pre-Entry Programme is 120 national hours [15 days]. Full details may be sourced by following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry programme they are.

Security clearance will be conducted before appointment is made in all positions. Those who have previously applied for any readvertised posts are encouraged to re-apply.

Youth, Persons with disabilities, Males, Indians are also encouraged to apply and indicate such in their applications. Social Service Profession posts will require shortlisted candidates to provide a recent registration certificate, not proof of payment.

ERRATUM: Kindly note that the following post was advertised in Public Service Vacancy Circular 20 dated 12 June 2026, Community Development Practitioner: Grade 1 (Nkangala: Emakhazeni: Bethal) with Ref No: DSD/JUNE/NKA/BET/26/34; is withdrawn. The station is for the post is Community Development Practitioner: Grade 1(Nkangala: Emakhazeni: Belfast) Ref no: DSD/JUNE/NKA/BEL/26/34 MANAGEMENT ECHELON

Department Notes

Department Notes

Applicants are advised to apply as early as possible to avoid disappointments. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the Z83 and a detailed Curriculum Vitae.

In order to alleviate administration burden on HR Sections as well as considering the cost for applicants, Departments are encouraged to request certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents from shortlisted candidates only which may be submitted to HR on or before the day of the interview following communication from the relevant HR section of the Department. All posts health/engineering posts that are advertised within the Department professional registration will be required from various statutory council for shortlisted candidates.

A complete set of application documents should be submitted separately for every post that you wish to apply for. Please ensure that you clearly state the full post description and the relevant Post Reference Number on your application.

No fax applications will be considered. Applicants must ensure that they fully complete and sign form Z83, even if they are attaching a CV.

Incomplete and/or unsigned applications will not be considered. If you are currently in service, please indicate your PERSAL number at the top of form Z83.

Due to ongoing internal processes, the Department reserves the right to withdraw any post at any time. The Department reserves the right to verify the qualifications of every recommended candidate prior to the issuing of an offer of appointment.

All shortlisted candidates will be subject to a vetting process prior to appointment. If no response is received from Mpumalanga Department of Health within 90 days after the closing date of the advertisement, applicants must assume that their application was not successful.

Please quote the correct references when applying and where possible the station / centre where the post is. www.mpuhealth.gov.za Only Online Applications will be accepted. NB: Candidates who are not contacted within 90 DAYS after the closing date must consider their applications as having been unsuccessful.

Please Note The Department reserves the right to amend / review / withdraw the advertised posts if by so doing, the best interest of the department will be well served. (People with disabilities are also requested to apply and indicate such in their applications).

All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.

ERRATUM: Kindly note that the posts were posted in the Public Service Vacancy Circular 25 dated 17 July 2026, the posts of Professional Nurse Grade 1: School Health Services (Ehlanzeni District, 9 Posts), Professional Nurse Grade 1: School Health Services (Nkangala District, 8 Posts) and Professional Nurse Grade 1: School Health Services (Gert Sibande District, 8 Posts) with Ref No: MPDoH/July/26/1105, the posts has been withdrawn.

Circular Notes

Circular Notes

Submitted via post to: Private Bag X895, Pretoria, 0001 or hand-deliver to: The Department of Basic Education, 222 Struben Street, Pretoria or you can email your application LowerApplication@dbe.gov.za. Please visit the Department of Education’s website at www.education.gov.za FOR ATTENTION Ms N Monyela/ Mr M Segowa NOTE: Applications must be submitted on the most recently approved Z83 Application for Employment Form, obtainable from the DBE Website or any Public Service 10 Department/Webpage.

Use of the old Z83 Form will result in disqualification. The Z83 must be completed in full and page 2 duly signed.

A clear indication of the post and reference number that is being applied for must be indicated on your Z83. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the Z83 with a detailed Curriculum Vitae (ONLY).

Certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents will be requested from shortlisted candidates on or before the day of the interview. Successful candidates will be subjected to Personnel Suitability Checks (criminal record, citizenship & financial/asset record checks, qualification and employment verification including social media profiles).

Appointment is subject to positive results of the security clearance process. The successful candidate will be required to sign an annual performance agreement and, where applicable, annually disclose his/her financial interests.

All applicants are required to declare any conflict or perceived conflict of interest, to disclose memberships of Boards and directorships that they may be associated with. Applicants, who do not comply with the requirements outlined above, will not be considered.

CLOSING DATE: 11 September 2026 11

Enquiries

• Mr. Emmanuel Makokoropo Tel No: (013) 766 3384 /
• Ms. Gugu Nkosi Tel No: (013) 766 3103 /
• Ms. Sebenzile Mthisi Tel No: (013) 766 3339,
• Mr. Mxolisi Maseko Tel No: (013) 766 3351,
• Mr. Samson Nyoni Tel No: (013) 766 3087 and IT related queries: Help desk Tel No: (013) 766 3018. POST 31/384 DENTAL CHAIR ASSISTANT GRADE 1 REF NO: MPDOH/AUG/26/1509

Required Documents

Z83, CV, Qualifications

DPSA Circular Source

• Circular: DPSA Circular 31 of 2026
• Source pages: 285–287
• Open the DPSA circular PDF