Stores Assistant | Pharmacy

LIFE Healthcare Group; Randfontein; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A vacancy exists for a Pharmacy Stores Assistant at Life Robinson Hospital. The successful candidate will manage stock processes including picking, controlling, and distribution, while supporting hospital departments' needs. This role requires strong interpersonal skills and effective teamwork to succeed.

Qualifications

• Previous stores assistant experience is advantageous.
• Ability to work within a team and meet goals.

Responsibilities

• Accurate and timely packing of stock orders for hospital departments.
• Assist with stock ordering according to formulary and supplier requirements.
• Maintain good relationships with staff.

Skills

Computer literacy

Good interpersonal skills

Effective time management

Ability to work under pressure

Problem-solving

Education

Grade 12 qualification

Job description

A vacancy exists for a pharmacy stores assistant at Life Robinson Hospital, reporting to Budirirai Kapfumvuti, Pharmacy Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for the picking, controlling, and effective distribution of stock in the pharmacy. They will also handle ordering, receiving, and unpacking stock from suppliers.

Function

Pharmacy Facility Life Robinson Private Hospital

Position

Stores Assistant | Pharmacy

Critical Outputs

• Accurate and timely packing of stock orders for hospital departments.
• Accurate transfer of stock within the hospital.
• Assist with stock ordering according to formulary and preferred supplier requirements.
• Daily shelving and housekeeping within the pharmacy store.
• Follow the stock credit process correctly.
• Participate in cycle counts and investigate variances monthly.
• Support stock write-off reduction initiatives.
• Maintain good relationships with staff.
• Communicate product changes and out-of-stock situations effectively.
• Overtime as required by the business.

Requirements

• Grade 12 qualification.
• Previous stores assistant experience is advantageous.
• Ability to work within a team and meet goals.
• Computer literacy.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Effective time management skills.

Competencies

• Problem-solving, analysis, and judgment.
• Resilience.
• Engaging diversity.
• Verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Drive and energy.
• Orientation towards excellence.
• Ethical behavior.
• Building relationships.
• Customer responsiveness.
• Organizational awareness.

Interested candidates should email their applications to [e-mail] before Friday, May 30, 2025.

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

Explore our vacancies, download the application form, and email it to the contact person specified in the job advertisement.

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.