KZN Department of Health 2025: 14 Pharmacist Assistant Positions

Pharmacist Assistant (Basic) Grade 2 – A Health Job in KwaZulu‑Natal

The KwaZulu‑Natal Department of Health is looking for people who want to help keep communities healthy. If you have a Grade 12 certificate and are registered with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) as a Pharmacy Assistant (Basic), you can apply for 14 contract posts in different district offices around the province. The role lasts from now until 31 March 2026 and pays R162,894 a year. The work is split across many districts, giving you a chance to serve different towns and villages.

Where There Are Jobs

All posts are in different parts of KwaZulu‑Natal, so you can choose a location that suits you.

What You Need to Qualify

• Grade 12 certificate – this is the minimum education requirement.
• SAPC registration as a Pharmacy Assistant (Basic) – you must have a current registration for 2025.

What helps you stand out

• A valid Code B (08) driver’s licence – handy if you need to travel between clinics.
• Basic computer skills – knowing how to use MS Office is a plus.

Skills and Knowledge

The job asks for a mix of practical and soft skills. You should be able to:

1. Add, subtract and work with numbers – most pharmacy work involves counting doses and keeping inventory.
2. Understand pharmacy workflows – know what prepacking, compounding, stock control and dispensing involve.
3. Communicate clearly – you’ll talk to nurses, doctors, and patients about medicines.
4. Stay organised – managing supplies and paperwork is a big part of the job.
5. Keep a clean environment – good housekeeping keeps medicines safe and reduces infection risk.

What You’ll Do

Medicine Preparation

• Prepack drugs for patients and clinics.
• Write or check paperwork that tracks each dose.
• Clean tools and work areas, such as tablet counters and spatulas.
• Mix medicines under a pharmacist’s watch.
• Order raw materials, labels, and packaging supplies when needed.

Clinic Supply Management

• Hand out long‑term medication to patients.
• Pack and label medicines for clinic use.
• Check orders from clinics to make sure the right items are sent.
• Deliver medicine supplies to different health facilities.

Information & Support

• Answer questions from nurses and doctors about medicine usage.
• Teach staff during short training sessions.
• Talk to patients about how to take medicines properly.

Pharmacy Housekeeping

• Sweep shelves, wipe refrigerators, and keep the storage area tidy.
• Make sure maintenance schedules for equipment are followed.
• Deal with spills safely to avoid contamination.
• Help with programmes that give patients medicines for several months at once.

How to Apply

Online is the easiest way to get started.
Go to the KZN e‑Recruitment portal:
www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs

If you need help, you can visit a Designated Online Application Centre where staff will guide you.

Manual applications are also accepted.
Send the following documents:

1. A filled‑out Z83 Application Form with your signature and date.
2. A detailed CV.
3. Certified copies of your ID, certificates, and driver’s licence (no older than six months).

Mail or hand‑deliver to:

Chief Director – Human Resource Management Services
KZN Department of Health
Private Bag X9051, Pietermaritzburg, 3200

or

Address:
330 Langalibalele Street,
Natalia Building, Registry,
Minus 1:1 North Tower,
Attention: Mrs B.C. Shelembe

Note: Fax or email will not be accepted, and foreign qualifications need a SAQA evaluation certificate.

What to Expect After You Apply

• Only candidates that make it to the short list will hear back.
• If you don’t receive any reply within three months after the closing date (28 November 2025), it’s likely your application wasn’t successful.
• You may need to do background checks including a security clearance from the State Security Agency, a criminal record check, SAQA verification, employment history, and a credit check.
• The job may require you to visit several facilities in your district, not just one.
• People with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply – the department values a diverse workforce.

Ready to help communities stay healthy?
Check the website again, gather your paperwork, and send in your application before 28 November 2025. This could be a great start to a career where you make a real difference every day. Good luck!