Work-Force
This is a current vacancy. We believe great workplaces are built on great people. We are looking for a Pharmacist Assistant in Richards Bay, and we encourage applicants from across KwaZulu-Natal to consider this opportunity.
About the Opportunity
The Pharmacist Assistant position is part of an ongoing recruitment drive across KwaZulu-Natal. The brief has been shaped carefully, with a focus on delivery in Richards Bay and across the health jobs space.
Expect a structured first ninety days, with onboarding milestones, regular check-ins, and an early focus on getting comfortable with the systems and processes that underpin the Richards Bay team.
On top of that, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Richards Bay also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.
Where You’ll Work
Beyond that, the environment is clinical, regulated and patient-centred. Shift work, infection control protocols and clear scope-of-practice boundaries are part of every working day.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Richards Bay site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
A respectful, professional environment is the standard in KwaZulu-Natal. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.
Meet the Team
You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the health jobs side of the business inside out. The Richards Bay 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.
Notably, the team mix in Richards Bay reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.
Career Growth
Equally, this role can grow with you. Strong performers in the health jobs team in Richards Bay have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Richards Bay team member.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
Daily Duties
- Liaise with medical aids and process pre-authorisations where required
- Support quality improvement audits and clinical governance reviews
- Maintain a clean, safe and welcoming clinical environment
- Participate in multi-disciplinary ward rounds and care planning
- Monitor vital signs and escalate clinical concerns to the attending clinician
What You’ll Need
- Computer literacy and experience with electronic health records
- Strong infection prevention and control awareness
- BLS, ACLS or PALS certification where applicable to the role
- Sound clinical judgement and ability to work calmly under pressure
- Current registration with SANC or relevant professional body
- Demonstrated ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams
- Up-to-date immunisations as required by occupational health policy
Each application is reviewed carefully, and strong matches against the criteria above will move forward in the process.