Assistant Manager: Pharmaceutical Services
Department of Correctional Services · National Head Office, South Africa
Closes 9 November
- Location
- National Head Office, South Africa
- Salary
- R1 137 354 per year
- Posted
- 24 October 2026
- Closing date
- 9 November 2026
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REF NO: HO 2026/11/24 REQUIREMENTS: Basic qualification accredited with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) that allows registration with the SAPC as a Pharmacist. Registration with the SAPC as a Pharmacist. A minimum of five [5] years appropriate experience after registration as a Pharmacist with the SAPC. Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence. Competencies And Attributes: In-depth knowledge of Pharmacy Act, medicines and related Substances Control Act, national drug policy, good pharmacy practice in South Africa, SAPC regulations, OHSC norms and standards. Knowledge of pharmaceutical quantificat ion, forecasting, procurement, inventory management, data analysis and management (stock levels, consumption trends, age analysis). Clinical and pharmaceutical care competencies, pharmacovigilance and patient safety systems. Risk management. Willingness to travel to support service delivery. Negotiation, problem solving and analysis, listening, communication and report-writing skills. Information management. Project and programme management. Change management. Stakeholder management. Service delivery innovation. Decision making. Integrity and honesty. Confidentiality. Good interpersonal relations. Assertiveness. Ability to network. Resilient. Diplomacy and tactful. NOTE: Appointment under the Public Service Act. DUTIES: Coordinate and ensure procurement of pharmaceutical products. Manage pharmaceutical inventory and stock. Ensure and monitor regulatory compliance to South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) requirements. Ensure rational medicine use, pharmacovigilance, research and clinical interventions. Develop and review policies, training, public health, advisory and support functions. Management of human resources, finance and assets. Management of performance information. SALARY: R1 137 354 per annum, (all-inclusive package) CENTRE: National Head Office ENQUIRIES: National Head Office: Ms NS Khumalo Tel No: (012) 307 2174 or Ms TP Ngobeni Tel No: (012) 305 8589. Directorate: Non-Communicable Diseases and Support Services
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