Stores Assistant & Pharmacy

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

Job summary

A healthcare organization in South Africa is seeking a Stores Assistant in the Pharmacy. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing stock, processing invoices, and maintaining inventory levels. Key skills include problem-solving, computer proficiency, and knowledge of inventory control. This role requires attention to detail and strong communication skills, with weekend work expected. Apply via email to [e-mail] before the closing date on February 6, 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience within inventory management or relevant experience within a pharmacy environment.
• Knowledge of inventory control processes, procedures and practices.
• Understanding of management and relationship structures within an operating environment.

Responsibilities

• Processing invoices on ERP system.
• Managing reports and invoice queries.
• Set up and maintenance of preferred stock levels.
• Stock control including cycle counts and stock take.
• Receiving and packing of goods.
• Issuing stock to wards and theatre.

Skills

Problem-solving

Computer proficiency (MS Office)

Customer responsiveness

Verbal & written communication

Resilience

Basic financial and numeric skills

Education

Matric

Tools

SAP

Job description

Overview

A vacancy exists for a Stores Assistant in the Pharmacy at Life Vincent Pallotti Hospital. The successful candidate will report to the Inventory Manager and will contribute to the effective management of stock in Pharmacy as well as the rest of the hospital.

Responsibilities

• Processing invoices on ERP system
• Managing reports and invoice queries
• Effectively respond to queries and handle them accordingly
• Set up and maintenance of preferred stock levels, and daily picking and ordering of stock to ensure a quality pharmaceutical supply service
• Stock control including cycle counts, stock take and dead stock management
• Stock management to ensure security of stock and to minimize loss due to expiry or redundancy
• Receiving and packing of goods and housekeeping
• Issue of stock to the wards and theatre
• Establish and maintain good relationships with all other functions within the hospital
• Collection and delivery service to all areas of the hospital as required
• Be prepared to work weekends and after hours as per duty roster
• Assist with administrative and clerical functions

Requirements

• Matric
• Computer proficiency (MS Office)
• SAP experience is an advantage
• Experience within inventory management or relevant experience within a pharmacy environment
• Knowledge of inventory control processes, procedures and practices
• Understanding of management and relationship structures within an operating environment
• Basic financial and numeric skills

Competencies

• Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
• Resilience
• Engaging diversity
• Verbal & written communication and presentation
• Influencing
• Building relationships
• Customer responsiveness
• Organisational awareness
• Drive & energy
• Excellence orientation
• Ethical behaviour

How to apply

Email: [e-mail]

Closing date: Friday, February 6, 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.