Pharmacy Courier / Porter

LIFE Healthcare Group; Benoni; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a Pharmacy Courier to be based at Life The Glynnwood Hospital. This role includes responsibilities such as collecting and delivering stock to wards, maintaining the pharmacy's cleanliness, and performing stock reconciliations. Candidates should have a Matric qualification, relevant work experience in a hospital pharmacy, and be proficient in MS Office. The position may require weekend duty and offers the opportunity to contribute to the effective functioning of hospital operations.

Qualifications

• Matric is required.
• Available for weekend and public holiday duties on a rotational basis.
• Relevant work experience in hospital pharmacy is essential.

Responsibilities

• Collect and record all prescription cards, credits, and requisitions.
• Record and deliver stock to wards safely.
• Check stock against invoices and unpack stock.
• Perform stock take and cycle counts.

Skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Verbal & written communication skills

Customer responsiveness

Education

Matric

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Summary

A vacancy exists for a Pharmacy Courier based at Life The Glynnwood Hospital, reporting to Tau Motatinyane, Inventory Manager. The successful candidate will contribute to the effective functioning and coordination of stock for all the wards in the hospital.

Position Details

Function Pharmacy Facility Life The Glynnwood – Position: Pharmacy Courier / Porter.

Responsibilities

• Collect and record all prescription cards, credits, and requisitions from the wards.
• Record and deliver ethical and surgical stock to wards safely, securely, and timeously.
• Receive and check stock against invoices, including unpacking stock.
• Assist with lifting and picking up stock/boxes for distribution to wards/theatres.
• Check expiry dates of all stock items systematically and perform stock rotation.
• Maintain the pharmacy – cleanliness and neatness.
• Involve with stock take and cycle counts.
• Reconcile proof of delivery with internal ward orders.
• Reconcile orders against invoices.
• Perform general administrative functions as requested.

Requirements

• Matric.
• Available for weekend and public holiday duties on a rotational basis.
• Computer proficiency (MS Office).
• Relevant work experience in hospital pharmacy is essential.

Competencies

• Problem-solving, analysis and judgement.
• Attention to detail.
• Resilience.
• Motivating and developing people.
• Engaging diversity.
• Verbal & written communication skills.
• Influencing skills.
• Building relationships.
• Customer responsiveness.
• Organizational awareness.
• Excellence orientation.
• Ethical behaviour.
• Action orientation.

Contact

Email: [e-mail]
Closing date: Wednesday, December 17, 2025

Internal Applicants

Before making an application, you are requested to discuss your application with your line manager. External candidates will also be considered.

Equal Opportunity

Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Application Process

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date of this advert should consider their application as unsuccessful.