Are you an unemployed South African youth seeking a career path in pharmacy? Busamed Private Hospital is offering a Basic Pharmacist Assistant Learnership, based at their Harrismith facility in the Free State. This learnership is designed to equip successful candidates with vital skills and knowledge for the healthcare sector over a 12-month placement.

To be eligible, applicants must have completed Grade 12 (Matric) with specific passes in key subjects. Applications for this valuable learnership opportunity are open and will close on 09 July 2025.

Understanding the Pharmacist Assistant Learnership

This programme leads to the Occupational Certificate: Pharmacist's Assistant (Basic) at NQF Level 4. It is accredited by both the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) and the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO). The learnership structure combines theoretical instruction with practical, hands-on workplace experience during the 12-month placement.

A learnership is a structured work-based programme designed to provide learners with occupational learning and practical experience, culminating in a recognised qualification. This particular learnership serves as an excellent entry point into the pharmacy and broader healthcare industry.

Eligibility and Qualification Requirements

  • Applicants must be unemployed South African youth.
  • A completed Grade 12 (Matric) qualification is essential.
  • Crucially, Grade 12 results must demonstrate a minimum pass of 30% in Pure Mathematics AND either Physical Science or Life Sciences.
  • While specific age limits were not detailed in the provided research, learnerships typically target individuals between 18 and 35 years old.

Programme Specifications

  • Awarded Qualification: Occupational Certificate: Pharmacist's Assistant (Basic)
  • NQF Level: 4
  • Accrediting Bodies: South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) and QCTO
  • SAQA QUAL ID: 112811
  • Learnership Duration: 12 months of workplace placement, with qualification completion potentially extending up to twelve months.
  • Location: Busamed Private Hospital, Harrismith, Free State

How to Apply for the Learnership

  1. Prepare Your Documentation: You will need an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV), a certified copy of your South African identity document (ID), and a certified copy of your Grade 12/Matric certificate. Ensure your Matric certificate clearly displays your results for Mathematics and either Physical Science or Life Sciences. An affidavit confirming your unemployment status may also be required.
  2. Verify Subject Requirements: Double-check that your Grade 12 results meet the minimum requirement of 30% in Pure Mathematics and one of the specified science subjects.
  3. Submit Your Application Online: Access the Busamed careers portal via the provided link and follow the outlined steps to submit your application for the Pharmacist Assistant Learnership.

Key Application Dates

Prospective candidates must ensure their applications are submitted by the closing date, which is 09 July 2025. It is advisable to complete your application well in advance of this deadline.

This learnership at Busamed Private Hospital in Harrismith presents a significant opportunity for young South Africans to gain a foundational qualification in the pharmacy sector and embark on a career in healthcare. Ensure you meet all the listed requirements, especially the Grade 12 subject prerequisites.

Please submit your complete application before the closing date of 09 July 2025 to be considered.

Ready to apply? Visit the official Busamed careers portal to submit your application before the closing date.