Pharmacist Internships 2027

Internship Salary

Minimum Qualification Requirements

• A basic pharmacy qualification accredited by the South African Pharmacy Council.
• The qualification must permit registration with the SAPC as a Pharmacist Intern.
• Registration, or eligibility for registration, with the SAPC as a Pharmacist Intern.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Knowledge of applicable pharmacy legislation.
• Knowledge of national and provincial health policies.
• Ability to work accurately under pressure.
• Ability to maintain high professional standards.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Computer literacy.
• Ability to work effectively with patients, pharmacists and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.

Main Internship Duties

• Demonstrate leadership and initiative when addressing pharmacy-related problems.
• Provide pharmaceutical care under the direct supervision of a pharmacist.
• Evaluate prescriptions before dispensing medication.
• Dispense medicines safely and accurately.
• Provide patients with information that promotes compliance and therapeutic success.
• Support the safe procurement, storage, control and distribution of medicines.
• Follow pharmacy policies, procedures and expenditure controls.
• Assist with training and educating pharmacy personnel and other healthcare workers.
• Support health promotion and public-health programmes.
• Comply with regulated norms, occupational health and safety requirements and good pharmacy practice.

Five Preferred Institutions Required

Documents Required

Applicants should prepare:

• A cover letter listing five preferred institutions.
• A comprehensive and updated CV.
• Referral or reference letters from three referees.
• A certified copy of the Matric certificate.
• A certified copy of the applicant’s identity document.
• A university academic record covering the three years of pharmacy study.
• A South African Pharmacy Council student-registration certificate.

SAPC Registration Concession

Candidates who have not yet received final registration may still apply under the conditions stated in the official advertisement.

These applicants may be required to submit proof that they applied for SAPC registration and proof that the prescribed registration fees were paid.

This concession applies to health professionals applying for first-time registration.

Technical Competency Test

All shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a technical competency assessment as part of the selection process.

Interviews will be conducted through Microsoft Teams. Applicants should ensure they have reliable internet access, a working camera and a suitable device.

Accommodation

Accommodation will not be provided during the internship. Successful candidates will be responsible for arranging their own accommodation and transport.

How to Apply

1. Open the official Western Cape Government jobs portal.
2. Search for Pharmacist Internship or post number 20/318.
3. Create an online recruitment profile or sign in.
4. Complete all required personal, academic and professional information.
5. Prepare a cover letter listing five preferred institutions.
6. Upload your CV, academic record, identity document, Matric certificate, referee letters and SAPC registration evidence.
7. Review the application carefully before submitting it.

Enquiries

Mr L. Liddell

Email: Leonard.Liddell@westerncape.gov.za

Applications must not be submitted to the enquiry email. Use the official online recruitment portal.