Stock Controller

LIFE Healthcare Group; Roodepoort; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Roodepoort is seeking a Stock Controller to manage stock levels, ensure security, and coordinate stock operations. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in stock control in a hospital environment, with knowledge of SAP and excellent communication skills. This role requires attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years experience in stock control in a hospital environment.
• Working knowledge of SAP and inventory management preferred.
• Result-oriented with excellent time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with internal customers.
• Set up and maintain stock levels and daily ordering.
• Ensure security of stock and minimize loss due to redundancy.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Customer focus

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Grade 12

Tools

SAP

iMeds

Job description

A vacancy exists for a Stock controller, based at Life Wilgeheuwel Hospital reporting to the Inventory Manager. The successful candidate will contribute to the effective functioning and co-ordination of stock.

Critical Outputs

• Develop and maintain sound relationships with internal customers to achieve co-operation and compliance with audit processes
• Set up and maintenance of preferred stock levels, and daily ordering of stock to ensure a quality pharmaceutical supply service
• Asset management to ensure security of stock and to minimize loss due to redundancy
• Quarterly stocktaking
• Active involvement in stock‑takes and cycle counts
• Assist with non-recoverable utilization
• Dead stock and short dated stock management
• Assist with managing operational efficiencies identified
• Assist with managing Unrecorded Liabilities, MIR6 and GRIR reports as appropriate
• Monitoring expiry dates of all items and managing as per protocol
• Informing UM and PM of any stock issues and shortages
• Ensuring that stock is available at all times
• Ensure cost‑efficiency regarding staff planning
• Focus on implementation of formulary products
• Managing the surgical stores department
• Managing the procurement, control and distribution of surgical stock
• Ensuring accurate receiving and receipting of surgical stock
• Capturing of prosthesis and consignment invoices and transfers to theatre
• Implementing and maintaining the LHC formulary and providing feedback to PM
• Capturing and handling of product complaints
• Resolving queries from relevant stakeholders
• Ensuring a culture of quality in our business and operational excellence
• Any other task that the line manager may deem necessary

Requirements

• Grade 12
• Sound knowledge of at least 2 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 advantage. Hospital experience and knowledge of systems (iMeds) is a requirement
• A person who is result orientated, pays attention to detail, has excellent interpersonal as well as communication skills is needed
• Customer focus, a commitment towards continuous improvement, the ability to work independently and the management of time is required
• Computer proficiency is essential
• Ability to work in a stressful environment
• Good interpersonal skills
• 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
• Management skills is essential
• Able to work under pressure as well as being able to work as part of a team

Competencies

• Problem‑solving, analysis and judgement
• Resilience, drive and energy
• Engaging diversity
• Influencing skills
• Organizational awareness
• Excellence orientation
• Ethical behaviourBuilding relationships and Customer responsiveness
• Verbal and written communication skills

Email: [e-mail]

Closing date: Wednesday, November 19, 2025

Internal applicants - Before making an application, you are requested to 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.