Stock Controller | Theatre

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

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Stock Controller for its Theatre Department. The role involves managing stock effectively and accurately on the SAP system, filing paperwork, and engaging with stakeholders regarding finance queries. Candidates should have Grade 12 and relevant inventory or pharmaceutical experience, with skills in problem-solving, communication, and organization being crucial. The position is located in South Africa, with applications open until December 15, 2025.

Qualifications

• Finance experience and knowledge would be an advantage.
• Computer literacy is essential.
• Experience within inventory management or relevant experience within a pharmaceutical environment.
• Knowledge of inventory control processes, procedures, and practices.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate receiving and receipting of stock on the SAP system.
• Manage procurement, control, and distribution of surgical stock.
• Engage with stakeholders regarding invoice payment queries.
• Capture AMS data on the Infoquest system.

Skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Customer excellence

Education

Grade 12

Tools

SAP

Infoquest

Job description

A vacancy exists for a Stock Controller in the Theatre Department at Life Chatsmed Garden Hospital. The successful candidate will report to the Unit Manager and will contribute to the effective management of stock in the hospital.

Function Nursing Facility Life Chatsmed Garden Hospital Position Stock Controller | Theatre Introduction

Critical Outputs

Key areas of responsibility will include:

• Ensuring accurate receiving and receipting of ethical and surgical stock on the SAP system
• Filing of paperwork systematically to ensure easy retrieval for queries or audit purposes
• Investigation and resolution of all finance related queries for pharmacy purchases
• Active engagement with relevant stakeholders regarding invoice payment queries
• Active involvement in stock-takes and cycle counts.
• Dead stock and short dated stock management
• Managing the procurement, control and distribution of surgical stock
• Ensuring that the accurate prosthesis and consignment process is followed
• Capture of AMS data on the Infoquest system
• Capturing of price queries, new product requests, product complaints and out of stocks on the Infoquest system
• Reviewing of negative stock, open purchase orders and discontinued codes
• 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
• 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

Email [e-mail] Closing date Monday, December 15, 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.