Stock controller | Theatre

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

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Durban is seeking a Stock Controller to manage theatre stock and coordinate with vendors for invoices. The ideal candidate should have hospital stock control experience and excellent computer skills. Key responsibilities include ensuring accurate billing and managing administrative support. The role requires effective communication and attention to detail. Email your CV to apply.

Qualifications

• Hospital theatre stock control experience essential.
• At least 1 year of experience in an administrative or stock controller role.
• Excellent computer literacy in Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate administrative needs for the Theatre Manager.
• Manage unit stock effectively.
• Liaise with vendors to source consignment invoices.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Customer responsiveness

Education

Grade 12 qualification

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

A vacancy exists for a Stock Controller at Life Westville Hospital, reporting to the Theatre Manager. The successful candidate must be able to coordinate administrative needs for the Manager and manage unit stock effectively.

Introduction

Function: Other Facility
Location: Life Westville Hospital
Position: Stock Controller | Theatre

Critical Outputs

• Sound knowledge of consignment and loan stock processes
• Efficiently and timely complete theatre billing
• Investigate consignment stock variances
• Liaise with vendors to source consignment invoices
• Manage, control, and bill for consignment stock in collaboration with relevant representatives
• Perform secretarial duties as per job description
• Maintain good telephone etiquette
• Provide administrative support including ordering supplies and patient billing
• Work with high-value products with accuracy in billing
• Communicate effectively with all levels of personnel with tact and diplomacy
• Assess and manage multiple, competing work demands
• Maintain schedules and calendars; plan and organize meetings; coordinate external visitors

Requirements

• Grade 12 qualification
• Hospital theatre stock control experience essential
• At least 1 year of experience in an administrative or stock controller role
• Experience with consignment stock, loan stock coordination, billing, and counts
• Ability to investigate stock variances
• Excellent computer literacy (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email, Microsoft Office)
• Knowledge of hospital systems (e.g., iMeds, Impilo, SAP) is advantageous
• Customer service experience

Competencies

• Verbal and written communication and presentation skills
• Attention to detail
• Ethical behavior
• Influencing skills
• Action and excellence orientation
• Organizational awareness
• Building relationships
• Customer responsiveness
• Drive and energy

Interested candidates should email their CV to [e-mail]. Closing date: Sunday, August 10, 2025.

Internal applicants are encouraged to discuss their application with their line manager prior to applying. External candidates will also be considered.

Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.