Pharmacy Porter

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

Job summary

A healthcare provider in KwaZulu-Natal is seeking a Pharmacy Porter to support the pharmacy in distributing pharmaceutical and surgical stock. The ideal candidate must have a Grade 12 National Senior Certificate and strong interpersonal skills. Responsibilities include delivering prescriptions, managing stock, and assisting with administrative duties. Candidates should be physically strong and able to work under pressure. Competitive compensation is offered along with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Available to work extra hours when needed.
• Ability to work accurately under pressure.
• Knowledge of stock control systems is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Regular pick-up and delivery of prescriptions between Wards and Pharmacy.
• Assist with stock management related to expiry dates and damaged stock.
• Establish and maintain good relationships with nursing and other functions.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Physical strength

Education

Grade 12 National Senior Certificate

Tools

SAP

Impilo billing

Job description

Overview

Function Pharmacy Facility: Life Mount Edgecombe Hospital. Position: Pharmacy Porter. A vacancy exists for a Porter position reporting to the Senior Pharmacist, Prithisha Rugbeer. The successful candidate will provide support to the pharmacy in the distribution of Pharmaceutical and Surgical stock, and will help manage stock in the Pharmacy as well as across the hospital.

Critical Outputs

• Regular pick-up and delivery of prescriptions between Wards and Pharmacy.
• Deliver surgical ward stock securely to wards and theatre.
• Receiving, unpacking and storage of surgical stock received.
• Assist with & manage stock distribution to units through auto transfers.
• Assist with cycle counts and stock takes in Pharmacy and in the wards.
• Ensure credited surgical stock is returned to the correct storage area.
• Assist with stock management related to expiry dates, damaged stock, stock rotation and all ad hoc activities.
• Assist with general clerical / admin duties in the Pharmacy.
• Drive 100% alert reporting.
• Establish and maintain good relationships with nursing and other functions in the hospital.

Requirements

• Grade 12 National Senior Certificate.
• Be available to work extra hours when needed.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Other important competencies are partnership building, customer orientation and willingness to be multi-skilled.
• Attention to detail and ability to work accurately under pressure is crucial.
• Computer literacy with knowledge of SAP, Impilo billing and stock control systems will be beneficial.
• Physical strength to work with heavy stock boxes, trolleys and packing of stock on high shelves – correct pick up and safe work procedures.

Competencies

• Problem‑solving, analysis and judgement.
• Resilience.
• Engaging diversity.
• Verbal & written communication and presentation.
• Influencing.
• Action orientation.Building relationships.
• Customer responsiveness.
• Organisational awareness.
• Leading by example.
• Excellence orientation.
• Ethical behaviour.

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Closing date Friday, October 31, 2025

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

Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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.