POD Pharmacy Stock Controller | Semi-skilled

LIFE Healthcare Group; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a POD Pharmacy Stock Controller at their facility, responsible for stock management, invoice processing, and maintaining supplier relations. Applicants should have a Matric qualification, proficiency in Microsoft Office and SAP, and be able to work independently as well as under pressure. This role offers a flexible work schedule with the potential for overtime and after-hours work.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualification: Matric.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Hospital experience and knowledge of SAP systems are required.

Responsibilities

• Capture and process invoices daily, ensuring proper stock control.
• Investigate and follow up on outstanding invoices and stock-related issues.
• Assist with stock counts and drive dead stock reduction initiatives.

Skills

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Customer-focused

Time management

Education

Matric

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Job description

Function: Pharmacy Facility Life Mercantile Hospital

Position: POD Pharmacy Stock Controller | Semi-skilled

A vacancy exists for a Permanent on Demand (POD) Stock Controller in the Pharmacy at Life Mercantile Hospital, situated in Port Elizabeth, reporting to the Pharmacy Manager, Cindy Miller.

The successful incumbent will be requested to work only if operationally required (on a temporary basis) and will be paid an hourly rate.

Critical Outputs

• Capture all invoices, address supplier/vendor queries, and process credits daily, as per SOPs and stock control.
• Ensure GRV book is utilized and checked daily to confirm all invoices are captured.
• Ensure invoices, purchase orders, and receipts are collated and signed daily.
• Investigate, action, and report outstanding invoices monthly and as required.
• Check and action Unrecorded Liabilities, GRIR, and MIR6 reports daily and as required.
• Follow up with suppliers on credit notes, unpaid invoices, and outstanding orders.
• Action emails from FSC (Financial Services Center).
• Manage purchase price comparison reports daily and escalate price queries to Procurement.
• Manage all orders, receipts, and PD processes for Renal.
• Provide backup assistance for the Theatre Stock Coordinator, including managing all consignment and loan stock billing, orders, and file closures.
• Assist with all Inter Hospital sales and orders, excess stock advertising, and procurement.
• Manage negative stock and item valuation reports; drive dead stock reduction initiatives.
• Assist wards with stock-related queries.
• Report stock-related issues and develop action plans to address them.
• Assist with cycle counts (ethical and surgical), stock takes, and the investigation of stock variances.
• Support all stock control processes and reporting, including bin maintenance.
• Perform clerical duties or any other tasks assigned by the Pharmacy Manager.
• Ensure stationery and documentation orders for Pharmacy are placed weekly.
• Maintain proper filing and archiving of documents for easy retrieval and audit purposes.
• Provide quality client service.

Requirements

• Minimum qualification: Matric.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and computer literacy.
• Hospital experience, knowledge of SAP systems, and hospital stock control experience are required.
• Result-oriented, detail-oriented, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Customer-focused, committed to continuous improvement, able to work independently, and manage time effectively.
• Willingness to work overtime, after hours, and weekends.
• Ability to work under pressure.

Competencies

• Problem-solving, analysis, and judgment
• Resilience
• Engaging diversity
• Verbal & written communication and presentation
• Influencing
• Drive & energy
• Excellence orientation
• Ethical behavior
• Building relationships
• Customer responsiveness
• Organizational awareness

Apply via email: [e-mail]. Closing date: Tuesday, July 8, 2025.

Internal applicants are encouraged to discuss their application with their line manager prior to applying. External candidates will also be considered.

Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you haven't been contacted within two weeks of the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.