Department of Health - Careers South Africa

x20 Pharmacist Internship Opportunities at Department of Health and Wellness Western Cape – R457 836 Per Annum

June 12, 2026 by Blessing Khumalo

Location: Western Cape

Closing Date: 29 June 2026, 17:00PM

Requirements: x20 Pharmacist Internship Opportunities at Department of Health and Wellness Western Cape – R457 836 Per Annum

Minimum educational qualification: Basic qualification accredited with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) that allows registration with the SAPC as a Pharmacist Intern. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) as a Pharmacist Intern. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge of and ability to comply with applicable Pharmacy legislation and National and Provincial Health Policies. Ability to work accurately under pressure and maintain a high standard of professionalism. Good interpersonal and communication skills. -Computer literacy

Duties

Leadership by demonstrating initiative in addressing problems. Provision of Pharmaceutical Care, including prescription evaluation, dispensing of medication and provision of information to ensure patient compliance and therapeutic success. Effective medicine supply management to ensure safe and reliable procurement, storage, control and distribution of quality pharmaceuticals. Adherence to policies, procedures and expenditure control. Assist with the training, education and development of pharmacy staff and other healthcare workers, and promotion of public health. Quality Management by demonstrating compliance with Regulated Norms and Standards, Occupational Health and Safety control and good pharmacy practices. All
duties will be performed under the direct supervision of a pharmacist.

ENQUIRIES: Mr L Liddell, Email: Leonard.Liddell@westerncape.gov.za

Notes for Applicants

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. All short-listed candidates will undergo a technical competency test. All applicants are to submit the following:

1. A cover letter which indicates 5 institutions of preference, but the applicant may be placed at other institutions depending on availability. If the applicant does not select 5 institutions their application will not be considered.
2. A comprehensive CV with referral letters from 3 referees. Certified copies of Matric Certificate, Identity Document, University academic record for the 3 years of study and South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) student registration certificate.
Candidates who are not in possession of the stipulated registration requirements, may also apply.
Such candidates will only be considered for appointment on condition that proof of application for registration to register with the relevant council and proof of payment of the prescribed registration fees to the relevant council are submitted with their job application / on appointment.
This concession is only applicable on health professionals who apply for the first-time registration. The interviews will take place via MS Teams. Accommodation during internship will not be provided.

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Department of Health and Wellness at Western Cape Government is Hiring for a Linen Stores Assistant – Anyone Can Apply

June 8, 2026 by Blessing Khumalo

Location: Western Cape

Closing Date: 22 June 2026

Department of Health and Wellness at Western Cape Government is Hiring for a Linen Stores Assistant – Anyone Can Apply

The Department of Health and Wellness is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in the regard will be appreciated. Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.

Location: Hermanus Hospital, Overstrand Sub-District

Experience: Appropriate experience in laundry experience in a Hospital/Clinic environment. Shortlisted candidates may be subjected to a competency test.

Washing, drying, folding, and ironing. Load and unload trucks, washing machines and tumble dryers. Assist with Monitor quality of work. Empty soiled laundry bags for shorting and counting, sealing and stacking of clean linen bags for dispatching.

Experience: Basic Numeracy and literacy skills.

Proper working knowledge of all laundry/linen policies, protocols, procedures and good work ethics. Good interpersonal, organizing and decision-making skills. Knowledge of inventory/stock control. Ability to work in a team and independently.

Willingness to do manual Labour (heavy linen bags) and assist in other departments when required. Able to handle heavily soiled linen containing human excretions and blood. Physically fit and able to lift heavy items.

Enquiries: Mr T De Wet, tel. no. (028) 312-1166

Salary: R 144 024 – R169 656 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer’s contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).

NOTICE TO ALL

Candidates must comply with the advertised appointment requirements of the post by the closing date and time of the advert.Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine the candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements, and the other will be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.

It will be expected of shortlisted candidates to be:
available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and
bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (ID), driver’s license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at relevant statutory body etc. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.
This advertisement may be utilized to create the pool of potential candidates for a period of not more than 3 calendar months from the date of the advertisement to fill any vacancy in the Department of Health and Wellness provided that the job title, core functions, inherent requirements, and salary level are the same as those of the advertised post.
Closing date: 2026/06/22 17:00:00

HOW TO APPLY

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The National Department of Health Invites Unemployed Graduates Seeking Practical Work Experience to apply for Various Public Service Internships

May 22, 2026 by Blessing Khumalo

Key Information

Location: Various
Areas of Specialisation: Various
Closing Date: 01 June 2026

The National Department of Health Invites Unemployed Graduates Seeking Practical Work Experience to apply for Public Service Internships

The National Department of Health invites unemployed graduates who seek practical work experience
and who are interested in the Public Service career to apply for internship (an occupationally based work
experience opportunity) in the occupation mentioned below for a minimum of twenty-four (24) months.
The applicants must not have been exposed or have participated in an internship programme. The
Department aims to enhance the employability of unemployed graduate as potential employees through
this internship programme.

ALSO CHECK: Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) Circular 16 of 2026 – New Jobs Added to the List

Notes for Applicants

All short-listed candidates will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated by the Department. Following the interview and technical exercise for SMS posts, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of competency-based assessments).

The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment batteries. Applications should be submitted on the new Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service department and should be accompanied by a CV only (previous experience must be comprehensively detailed). The Z83 must be fully completed (in line with DPSA Practice note), failure to comply will automatically disqualify the applicant.

Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualification and other relevant documents on application. Certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents will be requested prior to the final selection phase. Applications should be on one PDF format (If emailed). Applications received after the closing date and those that do not comply with the requirements will not be considered. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications and national certificates (where applicable) evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA).

Please note by responding to the advertisement, you consent to the collection, processing, and storing of your Personal Information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). Your information will be used solely for the purpose of this promotion and will not be shared with third parties without prior consent unless required by law. The Department reserves the right not to fill the posts.

The successful candidate will be subjected to personnel suitability checks and other vetting procedures. Applicants are respectfully informed that correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If notification of an interview is not received within three (3) months after the closing date, candidates may regard their application as unsuccessful. The Department will not be liable where applicants use incorrect/no reference number(s) on their applications. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two
pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.

About The National Department of Health South Africa

The National Department of Health (NDoH) in South Africa is the executive government department mandated to oversee the country’s public health sector. Its primary goal is to improve health service delivery, prevent disease, and promote equitable, sustainable, and high-quality healthcare for all South African citizens.

HOW TO APPLY

The Director-General, National Department of Health, Private Bag X399, Pretoria, 0001. Hand delivered application may be submitted at Reception (Brown Application Box), Dr AB Xuma Building, 1112 Voortrekker Rd, Pretoria Townlands 351-JR or should be forwarded to vacancies@Health.gov.za quoting the reference number on the subject e-mail.

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