Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness invites South African unemployed youth to apply for the Learner Pharmacist’s Assistant Programme 2026.
Application Closing Date: 27 March 2026
Application Location: Western Cape, South Africa
About the Learner Pharmacist’s Assistant Programme 2026
The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness is inviting young South Africans to apply for the Learner Pharmacist’s Assistant Programme under the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) sub-programme.
Successful applicants will be employed as Learner Pharmacist’s Assistants for an initial 12-month contract to obtain the Basic Pharmacist’s Assistant qualification. Based on academic performance, learners may be awarded another 12-month contract to complete the Post-Basic Pharmacist’s Assistant qualification.
The programme is aimed at recruiting young people to support pharmacists at healthcare facilities while delivering comprehensive, efficient, and cost-effective pharmaceutical services in line with statutory requirements.
Learners will also receive formal training from a registered training provider accredited by the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC). After successful completion, learners will be eligible to register with the SAPC as a Post-Basic Pharmacist Assistant.
Post Details
- Post Title: Learner Pharmacist’s Assistant
- Reference Number: ECSS29/2029
- Employment Type: Contract
- Directorate: Medicine Management, Laboratory and Blood Services Support, Chief Directorate: Emergency and Clinical Services Support
- Posts Available: 39 in Metro and 26 in Rural
- Stipend: R5 345.75 per month
Minimum Requirements
To qualify, applicants must clearly state the following in their CV:
- Must be between 18 and 35 years old
- Must have a National Senior Certificate with Matriculation Exemption
- Must have passed Mathematics, Physical Sciences and/or Life Sciences
- Or must have an equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification
- Subject marks must be clearly indicated in the CV
Important: Mathematics Literacy will not be considered.
Important Notes
The completion of the application form does not guarantee acceptance into the training programme.
Candidates must meet all the appointment requirements by the closing date and time of the advert.
Applicants may be subjected to:
- A competency test
- Security clearance
- Qualification verification
- Criminal record checks
- Previous employment checks
- Pre-entry assessments, including:
- A practical exercise based on technical and generic requirements
- An integrity assessment
Shortlisted candidates will be expected to:
- Be available at the venue on the date and time determined by the Department
- Bring recently certified copies, not older than 6 months, of:
- Identity Document
- Driver’s licence, if applicable
- Qualifications
- Proof of registration with relevant statutory body, where applicable
Failure to comply may result in disqualification.
This advertisement may also be used to create a pool of potential candidates for up to 3 calendar months from the date of advertisement to fill similar vacancies in the Department of Health and Wellness.
Enquiries
Contact person: Mr M Hannies
Telephone: (021) 815-8760
How to Apply
Click here to apply for Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness Learner Pharmacist’s Assistant Programme 2026: Apply Here
Reference Number: ECSS29/2029
Telephone: (021) 815-8760