Porter | Pharmacy

LIFE Healthcare Group; Garlington Estate; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is looking for a Porter to support the pharmacy at Life Hilton Private Hospital. The role involves managing stock distribution, assisting with deliveries, and ensuring effective stock management. Candidates should have a Grade 12 certificate, strong interpersonal skills, and be physically capable of handling heavy items. This position offers a chance to work in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Must have a Grade 12 National Senior Certificate.
• Availability to work extra hours as needed.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Regular pick-up and delivery of prescriptions between wards and pharmacy.
• Deliver surgical stock securely to wards and theatre.
• Assisting with stock management and cycle counts.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Physical strength

Problem-solving

Computer literacy

Education

Grade 12 National Senior Certificate

Tools

SAP

Impilo billing

Stock control systems

Job description

A vacancy exists for a Porter position reporting to the Pharmacy Manager, Carol Lohrentz. The successful candidate will support the pharmacy in distributing Pharmaceutical and Surgical stock. The pharmacy porter is responsible for contributing to the effective management of stock within the Pharmacy and throughout the hospital.

Function

Pharmacy Facility Life Hilton Private Hospital

Position

Porter | Pharmacy

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 storing surgical stock received.
• Assist with & manage stock distribution to units through auto transfers.
• Assist with cycle counts and stock takes in Pharmacy and 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 ad hoc activities.
• Assist with general clerical/admin duties in the Pharmacy.
• Drive 100% alert reporting.
• Establish and maintain good relationships with nursing staff and other hospital functions.

Requirements

• Grade 12 National Senior Certificate.
• Availability to work extra hours when needed.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Partnership building, customer orientation, and willingness to be multi-skilled.
• Attention to detail and ability to work accurately under pressure.
• Computer literacy; knowledge of SAP, Impilo billing, and stock control systems is advantageous.
• Physical strength to handle heavy stock boxes, trolleys, and high shelves, following correct safety procedures.

Competencies

• Problem-solving, analysis, and judgment.
• Resilience.
• Engaging diversity.
• Verbal & written communication and presentation.
• Influencing.
• Action orientation.
• Building relationships.
• Customer responsiveness.
• Organizational awareness.
• Leading by example.
• Excellence orientation.
• Ethical behavior.

Applications should be sent to [e-mail] by Tuesday, August 5, 2025.

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

Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within two weeks after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.