Surgical Stores Assistant

Joint Medical Holdings; Durban; On-site; ZAR 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Joint Medical Holdings is seeking a Surgical Stores Assistant to help manage, control and distribute stock in the Surgical Stores Department of the Pharmacy. You will pack stock for wards and theatre, ensure accurate billing and maintain stock levels with expiry checks.

You will also receive stock, post transfers in the HMS system, barcode new stock and assist with stock evaluations. Requirements include Grade 12, computer literacy and 1–2 years in a Pharmacy or Hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Must have Grade 12 qualification.
• Must be computer literate.
• Knowledge of stock control (Surgical Stock an advantage).
• 1–2 years' experience in a Pharmacy or Hospital environment.
• Basic /Post basic level qualification advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Pack surgical stock for wards and theatre per daily replenishment lists.
• Ensure accurate billing for chits received at Surgical Stores.
• Maintain stock levels, review expiry dates and prepare expiry/short-date lists.
• Transport stock to wards/theatre as required.
• Place orders for surgical stock with suppliers as needed.
• Receive stock and reconcile invoicing according to procedure.
• Receive stock into the HMS system, post transfers and usages.
• Bar code new stock on receipt.
• Handle queries and escalate when required.
• Coordinate new product evaluations at theatre and ward level.
• Relieve theatre stock controller during leave or unavailability.

Skills

Communication skills

Telephone etiquette

Teamwork

Work under pressure

Job ownership

Education

Grade 12

Computer literate

Basic / Post basic qualifications

Tools

HMS system

Stock control software

Job description

SURGICAL STORES ASSISTANT PURPOSE OF POSITION

To Assist with the management, control and distribution of stock in the Surgical Stores Department of the Pharmacy.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

Responsible for packing surgical stock for wards and theatre according to replenishment lists that are printed daily.

Ensuring correct and accurate Billing is completed for chits received at Surgical Stores.

Stock Control – ensuring adequate stock levels are on hand, reviewing expiry dates and preparation of expired and short dates stock lists.

Transporting of surgical stock to ward and theatre as required.

Placing orders for surgical stock items to suppliers as needed.

Receiving stock and reconciling all invoicing which were received for stock according to procedure.

Assist with receipt of stock onto the HMS system, posting transfers and usages.

Bar coding of new stock received.

Handling and resolving queries and escalating where required.

Co-ordinating new product evaluations at theatre and ward level.

Act as a relief to the theatre stock controller when they are on leave and/or not available.

COMPETENCIES (The following will be advantageous)

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

(Educational Qualifications & Experience)

Must have Grade 12 qualification.

Must be computer literate.

Must have knowledge of stock control (Surgical Stock would be an advantage)

1 – 2 years' experience in a Pharmacy or Hospital environment.

Basic /Post basic level qualification will be advantageous.

SKILLS

(Practical & Technical)

Excellent Communication Skills and telephone etiquette.

Ability to work under pressure, in a team environment and take job ownership.

BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES

(Personality Characteristics)

Professionalism and initiative

Well-spoken and respectful

Must be able to adhere to all company rules and policies.

JMH VALUES (Commitment)

We respect the dignity of an individual.

We are committed to giving our doctors top quality service.

We are committed to building an atmosphere of trust, and to train and develop our staff to their fullest potential.

We are committed to providing our shareholders with a fair rate of return on their investment.

We will act in a responsible manner towards our physical and social environment.

POPIA CLAUSE – HR ADVERTS

Your information is collected and processed in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act No 4 of 2013 (POPIA).

By applying to this advert, you consent to JMH (Pty) Ltd collecting and processing your personal information for the purpose of determining your eligibility for the advertised position.

If unsuccessful, your personal information is securely destroyed and is not retained by the company.

Preference will be given to employees from the designated groups in line with the Employment Equity Act

Closing date for applications is 20 May 2026.