Porter | Pharmacy

Findojobs South Africa; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility seeks a Porter to support pharmaceutical stock management. Responsibilities include delivering prescriptions, managing surgical stock, and assisting with inventory tasks. Required qualifications include a Grade 12 certificate and strong interpersonal skills. This position offers opportunities to build partnerships within the hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal skills and customer orientation.
• Ability to work accurately under pressure.
• Physical strength to handle heavy stock.

Responsibilities

• Regular pick-up and delivery of prescriptions.
• Receiving and unpacking surgical stock.
• Assist with stock management related to expiry dates.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Computer literacy

Education

Grade 12 National Senior Certificate

Tools

SAP

Stock control systems

Impilo billing

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

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.
• 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.
• Problem-solving, analysis, and judgment.
• Resilience.
• Verbal & written communication and presentation.

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.