Stock Controller

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a permanent Stock Controller in Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga. The role involves managing stock levels and ensuring a quality pharmaceutical supply service within a dynamic hospital setting. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of stock control experience, preferably in a healthcare environment, coupled with SAP knowledge. Attention to detail, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently under pressure are essential. The position requires flexibility in working hours as per hospital needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of stock control experience in a hospital environment is required.
• Experience within inventory management or relevant experience within a pharmaceutical environment is preferred.
• Proficiency in using a computer is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage stock levels and daily ordering of pharmaceutical supplies.
• Conduct quarterly stocktaking and manage surgical stores.
• Monitor expiry dates and ensure stock availability.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Customer focus

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Problem-solving

Education

Grade 12

Tools

SAP

iMeds

Job description

Overview

A vacancy exists for a permanent on-demand Stock Controller position at Life East London Private Hospital, reporting to Sazi Mkunqwana, Pharmacy Manager. This position will contribute to effective management of stock in the pharmacy and the wards. It is not a position with fixed hours; hours worked are as per the operational requirements of the hospital and will accommodate flexibility for both the candidate and the hospital.

Function Pharmacy Facility — Life East London Private Hospital

Key Responsibilities (Critical Outputs)

• Develop and maintain sound relationships with internal customers to achieve cooperation 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 an advantage. Hospital experience and knowledge of systems (iMeds) is a requirement
• A person who is result oriented, 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, 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
• Engaging diversity
• Verbal & written communication and presentation
• Drive & energy
• Ethical behaviour
• Building relationships
• Customer responsiveness
• Organisational awareness
• Goal directed

Email: [e-mail]

Closing date: Tuesday, February 3, 2026

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

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.