Pharmacist

In brief

**Overview** This document outlines the role of a Pharmacist (Ref No: H/P/30/2026) at John Daniel Newberry District Hospital, part of the Free State Department Of Health Vacancies, as detailed in Dpsa Circular 37 Of 2026. The position offers a multi-grade salary structure, ranging from R882 816 to R1 104 669 per annum, depending on the grade (Grade 1, 2, or 3), with an all-inclusive package consisting of a 70% basic salary and a 30% flexible portion. Medical Aid is optional. The role is focused on providing comprehensive pharmaceutical services within a hospital setting. **What you will do** As a Pharmacist, you will: * Render a comprehensive, professional and quality pharmaceutical service, including support, assistance, and execution of duties in line with relevant policies, standard operational procedures, and legislation. * Manage pharmaceutical addendums. * Ensure the availability of medicine stock through drug supply management and stock control principles. * Keep statistics and compile reports. * Ensure compliance with national core standards. * Dispense medication to patients and clinics. * Manage and control medicine stock. * Issue stock and scheduled medication, calculate stock levels, control expired medication, and maintain drug registers (scheduled 5, 6, and donation). * Reduce risk in the pharmacy, compile risk assessments, and action plans. * Ensure adherence to good pharmacy practice rules and regulations. * Provide training to staff, Pharmacy Assistants, interns, and other pharmacy support personnel. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Matric * Appropriate Bachelor of Pharmacy Degree that allows registration with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) as a Pharmacist. * Current registration with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) (2026/2027). * **Experience requirements vary by grade:** * **Grade 1:** * South African qualified employees: None after registration with SAPC as a Pharmacist. * Foreign qualified employees: One-year relevant experience after registration as a Pharmacist with a recognised foreign Health Professional Council, of whom is not required to perform community service as required in South Africa. * **Grade 2:** * Registration with SAPC as a Pharmacist. * South African qualified employees: Minimum of 5 years after registration with SAPC as a Pharmacist. * **Grade 3:** * Registration with SAPC as a Pharmacist. * South African qualified employees: Minimum of 13 years after registration with SAPC as a Pharmacist. * **Knowledge and Skills (specific to Grade 3):** * Health and Safety policy * Patient Rights Charter. * Batho-Pele principles * Infection control policy. * Problem solving * Interpersonal skills * Communication skills * Planning * Computer Literacy. **Who should apply** This role is suitable for qualified Pharmacists who possess a Bachelor of Pharmacy Degree and are currently registered with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) for 2026/2027. Candidates from entry-level (Grade 1 with no post-registration experience for SA qualified) to highly experienced professionals (Grade 3 requiring 13 years post-registration for SA qualified) are encouraged to apply based on their experience level. Foreign-qualified pharmacists with specific experience are also eligible for Grade 1. Those applying for Grade 3 must also demonstrate knowledge of various health policies and regulations, alongside strong problem-solving, interpersonal, communication, planning, and computer literacy skills. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/free-state-department-of-health-vacncies-dpsa-circular-37-of-2026#spani-ref-h-p-30-2026 Source: govpage

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