Vacancies

Porter | Pharmacy

Function
Pharmacy
Facility
Life Hilton Private Hospital
Position
Porter | Pharmacy
Introduction

A vacancy exists for a Porter position reporting to the Pharmacy Manager, Carol Lohrentz.  The successful candidate will provide support to the pharmacy in the distribution of Pharmaceutical and Surgical stock. The pharmacy porter is responsible for contributing to the effective management of stock in the Pharmacy as well as the rest of the hospital.

Critical Outputs
  • Regular pick-up and delivery of prescriptions between Wards and Pharmacy.
  • Deliver surgical ward stock securely to wards and theatre.
  • Receiving, unpacking and storage of surgical stock received.
  • Assist with & manage stock distribution to units through auto transfers.
  • Assist with cycle counts and stock takes in Pharmacy and in the wards.
  • Ensure credited surgical stock is returned to the correct storage area.
  • Assist with stock management related to expiry dates, damaged stock, stock rotation and all ad hoc activities.
  • Regular pick-up and delivery of prescriptions between Wards and Pharmacy.
  • Assist with general clerical / admin duties in the Pharmacy.
  • Drive 100% alert reporting
  • Establish and maintain good relationships with nursing and other functions in the hospital
Requirements
  • Grade 12 National Senior Certificate.
  • Be available to work extra hours when needed.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Other important competencies are partnership building, customer orientation and willingness to be multi skilled.
  • Attention to detail and ability to work accurately under pressure is crucial.
  • Computer literacy with knowledge of SAP, Impilo billing and stock control systems will be beneficial.
  • Physical strength to work with heavy stock boxes, trolleys and packing of stock on high shelves - correct pick up and safe work procedures
Competencies
  • Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
  • Resilience
  • Engaging diversity
  • Verbal & written communication and presentation
  • Influencing
  • Action orientation
  • Building relationships
  • Customer responsiveness
  • Organisational awareness
  • Leading by example
  • Excellence orientation
  • Ethical behaviour
Email
Hiltonrecruitment@lifehealthcare.co.za
Closing date
Tuesday, August 5, 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.


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