The Northern Cape Department of Health invites qualified graduates to apply for its Pharmacy Internship Programme 2025, available across several hospitals in the province.
Due Date: 25 July 2025
Placement: Kimberley, Upington, De Aar, Colesberg – Northern Cape
Remuneration: R440,226 per annum (Total Cost to Employer)
Ref No: NCDOH 90/2025
Type: Internship (12-month contract)
Start Date: Mid-year intake (July/August 2025)
Available Internship Posts
Hospital / Centre Location No. of Posts
Robert Mangaliso Sobukwe Hospital Kimberley 3
Dr Harry Surtie Hospital Upington 3
De Aar Hospital De Aar 1
Manne Dipico Hospital Colesberg 1
Minimum Requirements
- A Degree in Pharmacy accredited by the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC)
- Registered as a Pharmacist Intern with SAPC (registration must be completed before starting)
- Computer literacy
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Familiarity with pharmacy legislation and public health policies
- Ability to work accurately and professionally under pressure
Key Responsibilities
- Perform all duties under supervision of a registered pharmacist
- Evaluate prescriptions, dispense medication, and counsel patients
- Ensure procurement, storage, control, and distribution of medicines
- Follow Good Pharmacy Practices (GPP) and OHS protocols
- Participate in health promotion, education, and training
- Apply cost-effective measures in line with public sector health policy
How to Apply:
Submit the following:
- A completed Z83 form
- A detailed CV
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit supporting documents later.
Submit applications via one of the following methods:
Hand-delivery:
James Exum Building, Room 29
Kimberley Hospital Complex
144 Du Toitspan Road, Kimberley, 8301
Applicants must sign the application register when delivering by hand.
Postal/Courier:
James Exum Building
Kimberley Hospital Complex
144 Du Toitspan Road
Kimberley, 8301
Email: nchealthhr@ncpg.gov.za
Additional Notes
- Preference will be given to Northern Cape bursary holders and residents
- Accommodation is not provided
- Candidates must be registered with SAPC before appointment
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Enquiries
- Contact: L. Vertue – Tel: (053) 830 2702
The Northern Cape province of South Africa has a network of pharmacies that provide pharmaceutical services to its residents. These services include dispensing medication, offering health screenings, and providing expert advice. Some pharmacies, like those within hospitals, also offer specialized services tailored to the needs of their patients.
These are the most common type of pharmacy, offering a wide range of services, including dispensing prescription and over-the-counter medications, providing health screenings (like cholesterol and glucose testing), and offering general health advice.
These pharmacies are located within hospitals and provide medication and pharmaceutical services to patients within the hospital setting. Some pharmacies may offer specialized services such as compounding (creating custom medications), providing medication management services, or offering specialized support for certain health conditions.
Numerous private pharmacy chains and independent pharmacies operate throughout the Northern Cape, offering a range of services and products. Public hospitals and clinics in the Northern Cape also have pharmacy departments that provide essential pharmaceutical services to the public.
A major South African pharmacy chain, Dis-Chem, has a presence in the Northern Cape, offering a wide range of products and services. There may be other smaller pharmacy groups or independent pharmacies operating in the Northern Cape as well.
The pharmacies in the Northern Cape are strategically located to ensure accessibility for the population, whether in urban or rural areas. Pharmacists play a crucial role in providing healthcare advice, dispensing medications safely, and ensuring that patients understand how to use their medications effectively.