Work-Force
Whether you are a seasoned Pharmacist Assistant or stepping into the role for the first time, there is space for you in Prieska. The team hires on merit and across communities in Northern Cape.
What This Role Involves
The Pharmacist Assistant vacancy forms part of how the Prieska branch keeps performing. It pairs day-to-day delivery with longer-running priorities that keep the health jobs side of the business moving forward.
Equally, the role suits a candidate who values consistency and clear communication. The Prieska operation runs on accurate work, steady relationships and a genuine respect for the people in the team.
Stakeholders for this position include line managers, peers across the health jobs team and trusted external partners. Building those relationships early makes the next twelve months in Prieska much easier.
Why Join Us
Few roles let you see the impact of your work as quickly as this one. Every shift, project and decision in Prieska contributes to real outcomes for clients and colleagues across the health jobs space in Northern Cape.
Benefits are clear and consistent. Beyond the package on offer, the role includes the supports you would expect from an established South African employer in Northern Cape.
Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Prieska teams.
Growing With Us
Career progression here is real, not a slogan. The health jobs space in Prieska offers a clear runway from delivery into team leadership and beyond, and managers sit down with each team member regularly to map out the next step in Northern Cape.
Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Prieska have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Northern Cape.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
Key Outputs
- Liaise with medical aids and process pre-authorisations where required
- Provide compassionate, patient-centred care in line with scope of practice
- Maintain accurate clinical records in line with SANC and POPIA
- Manage stock levels of consumables and report shortages timeously
- Support infection prevention and control protocols across the unit
- Monitor vital signs and escalate clinical concerns to the attending clinician
- Maintain a clean, safe and welcoming clinical environment
Essential Criteria
- Current registration with SANC or relevant professional body
- Up-to-date immunisations as required by occupational health policy
- Sound clinical judgement and ability to work calmly under pressure
- Demonstrated ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams
- Working knowledge of POPIA as it applies to patient information
- BLS, ACLS or PALS certification where applicable to the role
- Strong patient-centred communication and interpersonal skills
Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.