Stock Controller

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

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is looking for a Stock Controller at Life Queenstown Private Hospital. This role involves taking full responsibility for stock management, ensuring accurate receipting of goods, and maintaining optimal inventory levels. The ideal candidate will have a Grade 12 qualification, strong organizational skills, and experience in inventory management. Excellent communication and the ability to work under pressure are essential. This position offers an opportunity in a supportive environment focusing on customer excellence.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 qualification.
• Experience in inventory management or pharmaceutical environment.
• Computer literacy is essential.

Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for stock management.
• Ensure accurate goods receipting.
• Drive improvement of stock availability.

Skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Education

Grade 12

Tools

SAP

Job description

Overview

Vacancies exist for a Stock Controller position in the Pharmacy Department at Life Queenstown Private Hospital. The successful candidate will report to the Pharmacy Manager, Xoliswa Mehlala and will contribute to the effective management of stock in the hospital.

Function Pharmacy Facility Life Queenstown Private Hospital Position Stock Controller Introduction

Responsibilities

• Taking full responsibility for stock.
• Accurate goods receipting of prosthesis and consignment against invoices.
• Assist with investigation of GRIR reports.
• Adhering to all SOP’s relating to stock and its management.
• Daily filing of invoices and other documentation.
• Drive new item code requests.
• Unpacking and checking of stock.
• Drive the improvement of stock availability.
• Assist to drive stock write‑off reduction.
• Assist to manage non‑recoverable consumable utilization.
• Drive formulary compliance and best cost formulary compliance.
• Support accurate billing on e‑Billing and Ward Impilo systems.
• Ensure all inventory management requirements are met with a specific emphasis on the following aspects:
  • Maintaining stock levels in theatre with minimum out of stocks.
  • Achieving and maintaining dead stock targets.
  • Managing cycle counts and quarterly stock takes including variance investigation.
  • Liaising with nursing staff and ward clerks regarding queries and timely follow‑up.

Requirements

• Grade 12.
• Finance experience and knowledge would be an advantage.
• Computer literacy is essential.
• A working knowledge of SAP will be an advantage.
• Experience within inventory management or relevant experience within a pharmaceutical environment.
• Knowledge of inventory control, processes, procedures and practices.
• Good organizational skills are essential as well as attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and time management skills.
• Customer excellence.
• Able to work under pressure as well as being able to work as part of a team.

Competencies

• Problem‑solving, analysis and judgement.
• Resilience.
• Engaging diversity.
• Verbal & written communication skills.
• Influencing skills.
• Drive & energy.
• Excellence orientation.
• Ethical behaviour.
• Building relationships.
• Customer awareness.

Application

Email: [e-mail]

Closing date: Tuesday, December 9, 2025

Internal applicants – Before making an application, you are requested to discuss your application with your line manager. External candidates will also be considered.

Explore our vacancies and find the right opportunity for you. Download the application form and email to the relevant contact person specified in the job advertisement.

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.