Stock Controller | Trauma

LIFE Healthcare Group; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a committed Stock Controller for the Emergency Unit at Life Wilgers Hospital. Responsibilities include managing stock inventory, coordinating stock takes, and liaising with nursing staff. The ideal candidate will have experience, computer literacy, especially in SAP and Excel, and strong communication skills. This role may require weekend duties and flexi time. Interested candidates should apply via email.

Qualifications

• 2 – 3 years working experience.
• Must be computer literate.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Able to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Manage stock inventory in the unit.
• Coordinate monthly and quarterly stock takes.
• Liaise with nursing staff regarding stock queries.
• Order stock and maintain storage shelves.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Grade 12

Tools

SAP

iMeds

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

A vacancy exists for a committed individual as a Stock Controller in Emergency Unit based at Life Wilgers Hospital reporting to the Pharmacy Manager & Emergency Department Manager. The successful candidate will become part of a professional team that continuously strives for the highest standards of quality in Life Healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the management of stock inventory in the unit.
• Responsible for maintaining stock and dead stock as per agreed level.
• Coordinate and participate in monthly as well as quarterly stock takes and investigations of the variance report.
• Investigate weekly reports, negative stock and outstanding orders.
• Liaise with nursing staff and ward clerk regarding queries and timeous follow up on back orders and out of stock items.
• Ordering of stock from pharmacy.
• Receiving stock from the pharmacy and unpacking of stock on shelves.
• Bin maintenance.
• Maintaining shelves of store room.
• Managing cost of sales within scope of practice.
• Responsibility for the management of stock in the Emergency Department which includes patient billing, invoice billing, management of nursing cards.

Requirements

• Grade 12
• 2 – 3 years working experience.
• Must be computer literate. Knowledge of Life Healthcare systems (SAP, iMeds and Impilo) will be an advantage.
• Working knowledge of proficiency in Microsoft specifically Excel.
• Excellent communication and strong interpersonal skills.
• Precise and meticulous in work.
• Able to work under pressure.
• The ability to work as part of a team as well as independently.
• Available for duties on weekends and public holidays if required. Flexi time as required by the Unit.

Competencies

• Problem-solving, analysis and judgment
• Resilience
• Engaging diversity
• Verbal & written communication and presentation
• Drive & energy
• Excellence orientation
• Ethical behavior
• Building relationships
• Customer responsiveness
• Organizational awareness

How to apply

Email: [e-mail]

Closing date: Tuesday, September 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.

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.