Senior Stock Controller / Main Theatre

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

Job summary

A regional healthcare facility in Eastern Cape is seeking a detail-oriented Senior Stock Controller responsible for managing procurement and distribution of surgical stock within the hospital's stores. Candidates should have 3+ years of experience in stock control within a hospital environment and be proficient in communication and organization. The role entails managing stock levels, conducting audits, and collaborating with healthcare professionals. Interested candidates can apply via email for this opportunity.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of stock control experience in a hospital environment.
• Ability to manage inventory control, processes, and procedures.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement and distribution of surgical stock.
• Utilise MRPs for daily stock ordering.
• Conduct stock-takes and cycle counts.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Customer focus

Organizational skills

Collaboration

Computer proficiency

Education

Grade 12

Tools

SAP

Job description

A vacancy exists for a Senior Stock controller at the Life Entabeni Hospital. The successful candidate will contribute to the effective functioning and co-ordination of stock for all the wards & Theatres and will report to the Theatre Manager.

Critical Outputs

• Managing the procurement, control and distribution of surgical stock within the surgical stores department and the relevant wards/ theatre’s.
• Utilising and maintaining MRPs within the hospital and daily ordering of stock to ensure a quality pharmaceutical service.
• Asset management to ensure security of stock and to minimize loss due to redundancy.
• Managing and maintaining stock holding and stock days.
• Active involvement in stock-takes and cycle counts including the investigation of variances.
• Dead stock, overstock and short dated stock management.
• Capturing and handling of product complaints.
• Develop and maintain sound relationships with internal customers to achieve co-operation and compliance with audit processes.
• Ensuring a culture of quality in our business and operational excellence.
• Control and distribution of consignment and loan stock.
• Implementing and maintaining the LHC formulary- utilising VBC, Qerent and procurement dashboards to identify opportunities.
• Doctor discussions pertaining to formulary or best cost conversions.
• Management of Hazardous substances.
• Resolving queries from relevant stakeholders.
• Managing MIR6, GRIR and unrecorded liabilities.
• Any other task that the line manager may deem necessary.
• Assisting in pulling of ward stock.
• Management of non-recoverable stock.

Requirements

• Grade 12.
• Sound knowledge of at least 3 years on stock control in a hospital environment.
• A working knowledge of SAP will be an advantage.
• Understanding of the private healthcare industry, its challenges and role players would be an advantage.
• A person who is result orientated, pays attention to detail, has excellent interpersonal as well as communication skills is needed.
• Collaboration with relevant stakeholders such as doctors, nurses and suppliers.
• Customer focus, a commitment towards continuous improvement and the ability to work independently.
• Computer proficiency is essential.
• Knowledge of inventory control, management, processes, procedures and practices.
• Good organizational skills are essential as well as attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and time management skills.
• Able to work under pressure as well as being able to work as part of a team.

Competencies

• Verbal & written communication and presentation
• Ethical behavior
• Influencing
• Action orientation
• Excellence orientation
• Customer responsiveness
• Drive & energy
• Organisational awareness
• Building relationships

Contact

Email [e-mail] Closing date Monday, February 2, 2026

Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.