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Step into a Pharmacist Assistant role in Phuthaditjhaba and make your mark across Free State. The team is hiring now and wants to hear from sharp, committed candidates.
About This Position
This Pharmacist Assistant role sits within the health jobs function in Phuthaditjhaba. It offers a defined scope, clear measures of success, and the support of an experienced team across Free State.
The organisation keeps reporting lines clean and expectations realistic. Performance is measured against a small, agreed set of metrics, and there are no surprise yardsticks for the Pharmacist Assistant taking on this position.
Practically speaking, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Phuthaditjhaba also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.
Meet the Team
You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the health jobs side of the business inside out. The Phuthaditjhaba group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.
Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.
In addition, the team mix in Phuthaditjhaba reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.
About Phuthaditjhaba
Working in Phuthaditjhaba means a place near the Sasolburg industrial complex, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Free State region, and the Phuthaditjhaba office benefits from those long-standing connections.
Many candidates already living within reach of Phuthaditjhaba cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Free State economy.
Accessibility is taken seriously: where the role allows, the team works toward a balance of in-office presence and flexibility for candidates based in and around Phuthaditjhaba.
Key Responsibilities
- Administer prescribed medications and document treatments accurately
- Participate in multi-disciplinary ward rounds and care planning
- Respond appropriately to medical emergencies and code calls
- Maintain accurate clinical records in line with SANC and POPIA
- Operate and care for clinical equipment in line with manufacturer guidelines
Essential Criteria
- Current registration with SANC or relevant professional body
- Demonstrated ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams
- Strong patient-centred communication and interpersonal skills
- Working knowledge of POPIA as it applies to patient information
- Clear criminal record verified through approved screening
- Commitment to ongoing CPD and clinical learning
Candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.