Senior Stock Controller

LIFE Healthcare Group; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Senior Stock Controller at Life Carstenhof Hospital. The role involves effective stock management in the pharmacy, teamwork with medical staff, and ensuring quality standards. Candidates should have extensive stock management experience, particularly in the private healthcare sector.

Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience in stock management is required.
• Private healthcare experience beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Manage the surgical stores department and oversee stock processes.
• Ensure accurate receiving of surgical stock and handle related queries.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the stock room.

Skills

Communication

Team Player

Attention to Detail

Problem-solving

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Grade 12

Job description

A vacancy exists for a Senior Stock Controller based at Life Carstenhof Hospital, reporting to the Senior Pharmacist. The successful candidate will ensure effective management of stock in the pharmacy complex.

Function

Pharmacy Facility Life Carstenhof Hospital

Position

Senior Stock Controller

Introduction

A vacancy exists for a Senior Stock Controller based at Life Carstenhof Hospital, reporting to the Senior Pharmacist. The successful candidate will ensure effective management of stock in the pharmacy complex.

Critical Outputs

• Managing the surgical stores department and/or theatre
• Managing procurement, control, and distribution of surgical/consignment stock
• Ensuring accurate receiving and receipting of surgical/consignment stock
• Ordering and capturing prosthesis invoices and transfers to theatre
• Implementing and maintaining the LHC formulary
• Active involvement in stock-takes and cycle counts
• Managing sales representatives and counting of consignment stock
• Managing loan stock and requests for invoices
• Managing dead stock and short-dated stock
• Managing all relevant reports, e.g., negative stock, outstanding orders
• Handling queries from relevant stakeholders
• Ensuring a culture of quality and operational excellence
• Performing general administrative functions as requested
• Maintaining the stock room, including cleanliness and neatness of the pharmacy/theatre
• Establishing and maintaining good relationships with doctors and staff

Requirements

• Grade 12
• Computer literacy
• Effective communication skills
• Responsible, mature, team player, reliable, trustworthy, customer-oriented, committed to continuous improvement
• Good interpersonal skills; attention to detail; ability to work accurately under pressure
• 5 years’ experience in stock management
• Private healthcare experience beneficial

Core Competencies

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

Interested candidates should email their application to [e-mail]. The closing date is Friday, June 27, 2025.

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

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Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.