List of Approved Providers and Courses
This list is no longer valid as it has been superseded by the most recent update, published on 5 Dec 2024. Click here to see the latest updated version of this list.
In terms of Section 34 of the Pharmacy Act, 53 of 1974, the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) is responsible for approving pharmacy education/training programmes and institutions. No person or institution may provide pharmacy education and training without being approved by the SAPC. As at April 2024, the profession and members of the public are advised that the tables below enlist the only approved providers of pharmacy education and training as well as the approved/accredited courses.
| BACHELOR OF PHARMACY (NQF Level 8) | ||
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| Institution / Provider | Contact Person | Contact Number |
| Nelson Mandela University | Dr M Luvuno-Keele | +27 (0) 41 504 2128 |
| North-West University (Potchefstroom Campus) | Prof. J Steenkamp | +27 (0) 18 299 2276 |
| Rhodes University | Prof. S Khamanga | +27 (0) 46 603 8101 |
| Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University | Prof. PH Demana | +27 (0) 12 521 5866 |
| Tshwane University of Technology | Dr B Komane | +27 (0) 12 382 6230 |
| University of Limpopo | Prof. M Nlooto | +27 (0) 15 268 4060 |
| University of KwaZulu-Natal (Westville Campus) | Dr/Rev. LJ Mathibe | +27 (0) 31 260 7030 |
| University of the Western Cape | Prof. SF Malan | +27 (0) 21 959 2190 |
| University of the Witwatersrand | Prof. YE Choonara | +27 (0) 11 717 2052/2552 |
| CERTIFICATE OF QUALIFICATION: PHARMACIST’S ASSISTANT BASIC (NQF Level 3) AND POST-BASIC (NQF Level 4) | |
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Please note: (1) NATIONAL CERTIFICATE: PHARMACIST ASSISTANCE (BASIC) * Last date for new enrolments: 30 June 2024 * End of teach-out period: 30 June 2027 (2) FURTHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING: PHARMACIST ASSISTANCE (LEARNER POST-BASIC) * Last date for new enrolments: 30 June 2024 * End of teach-out period: 30 June 2027 |
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| Institution / Provider | Qualifications |
| Health Science Academy (Pty) Ltd.
Ms L Crause Tel: +27 (0) 12 816 9000 Email: enquiries@healthscience.co.za Website: www.hsa.co.za |
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| Pharmacy Healthcare Academy
Mr AC Malgas Tel: +27 (0) 11 222 5731 Email: am85@clicks.co.za Email: Alphonso.Malgas@clicksgroup.co.za |
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| Pharmacy Training and Development Project: Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University
Dr NP Mncwangi Tel: +27 (0) 12 521 5781 Email: nontobeko.mncwangi@smu.ac.za |
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| S Buys Academy (Pty) Ltd.
Ms J Meyer Tel: +27 (0) 18 788 2102 / 03 Email: marketing@sbuys.co.za Email: training@sbuys.co.za Website: www.sbuys.co.za |
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| CERTIFICATE OF QUALIFICATION: Occupational Certificate: Pharmacist’s Assistant (Basic) – NQF Level 4 and the Occupational Certificate: Pharmacist’s Assistant (Post-Basic) – NQF Level 5 | |
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| S Buys Academy (Pty) Ltd. Ms J Meyer Tel: +27 (0) 18 788 2102 / 03 Email: marketing@sbuys.co.za Email: training@sbuys.co.za Website: www.sbuys.co.za |
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| SHORT COURSES | ||
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| Institution / Provider | Dispensing Course (Non NQF) | Short/CPD Course (Non NQF) |
| Health Advance Institute Ms J Coetzee Tel: +27 (0) 12 346 0700 Fax +27 (0) 12 346 0813 Website: www.hai.co.za |
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| Health Science Academy (Pty) Ltd. Ms J Ndlungwane Tel: +27 (0) 12 816 9000 Website: www.hsa.co.za |
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| Insight Medicine Information Ms G van de Watt Tel: +27 (0) 11 706 6939 |
Alpha Pharm Continuing Education Course on Mental Health in a Pandemic, Adult Vaccinations, Advances in the Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes, Urinary Tract Infections and Common Ear Problems | |
| Pharmacy Development Academy (PDA) Tel: +27 (0) 13 010 0091 Email: training@pdacademy.co.za Website: https://pdacademy.co.za |
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| North-West University (Potchefstroom Campus) Prof. S van Dyk Tel: +27 (0) 18 299 2249 |
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| Pharmacy Education International cc Mr MF Perkin Tel: +27 (0) 21 797 7306 Website: www.cmms.co.za/pei |
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| Pharmacy Training and Development Project: Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University Ms I Motshoane Tel: +27 (0) 12 521 4743 |
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| Public Health Institute of South Africa Mr MI Mntambo Tel: +27 (0) 31 566 1453 |
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| Quad Pharmaceutical CC Ms J Berry-Baker Tel: +27 (0) 11 622 0933 |
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| S Buys Academy (Pty) Ltd Ms J Meyer Tel: +27 (0) 18 788 2102 / 03 Website: www.sbuys.co.za |
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| University of Johannesburg Dr Radmila Razlog Tel: +27 (0) 11 559 6233 Email: radmilar@uj.ac.za |
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| Nelson Mandela University Prof I Truter / Mrs Rosalind Sugden Tel: +27 (0) 41 504 2131 Tel: +27 (0) 41 504 4837 Email: ilse.truter@mandela.ac.za Email: rosalind.sugden@mandela.ac.za |
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| Geozone Enviromental (Pty) Ltd Mr D Manaka Tel: +27 (0) 11 022 0110/5055 Email: davidd@geoenv.co.za Website: www.geoenv.co.za |
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| University of the Witwatersrand Prof. Y Choonara Tel: +27 (0) 11 717 2052 / 2552 Website: www.wits-enterprise.co.za |
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| Tshwane University of Technology Dr B Komane Tel: +27 (0) 12 382 6230 |
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| Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University Prof. PH Demana Tel: +27 (0) 12 521 5866 |
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