Senior Stock Controller | Pharmacy

LIFE Healthcare Group; eNtabeni; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Senior Stock Controller to oversee the procurement and management of surgical stock within the hospital. The role requires strong attention to detail and collaboration with various stakeholders to ensure effective stock control. Ideal candidates will have a Grade 12 education and at least 3 years of experience in a hospital environment. Proficiency in SAP is advantageous. This position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years stock control experience in a hospital environment is required.
• Strong knowledge of inventory control, management, and processes is essential.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement and distribution of surgical stock in the hospital.
• Maintain MRPs and perform daily stock ordering.
• Involve in stock-takes and manage variances.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Computer proficiency

Education

Grade 12

Tools

SAP

Job description

Overview

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 and theatres and will report to the Inventory Manager.

Critical Outputs

• Managing the procurement, control and distribution of surgical stock within the surgical stores department and the relevant wards/theatres.
• 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 oriented, 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

How to Apply

Email: [e-mail]

Closing date: Tuesday, December 9, 2025

Internal applicants - Before applying, discuss your application with your line manager. External candidates will also be considered.

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Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date of this advert should consider their application as unsuccessful.