Stock Controller
- Function
- Pharmacy
- Facility
- Life Brackenview
- Position
- Stock Controller
- Introduction
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A vacancy exists for Stock Controller -based at Life Brackenview Hospital, reporting to Lorna Barros, Senior Pharmacist. The successful candidate will contribute towards the optimal functioning of nursing team through effective interdepartmental liaising, communication and administrative support.
- Critical Outputs
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- Assist with all Inter Hospital sales and orders, plus excess stock advertising and procuring.
- Management of negative stock and item valuation reports and drive dead stock reduction initiatives.
- Assisting wards with stock-related queries.
- Reporting of any stock-related issues and action plans to mitigate issues experienced.
- Assist with cycle counts (ethical and surgical) and stock takes, as well as the capturing of stock takes and the investigating of stock variances.
- Assist with all stock control processes and reporting, including bin maintenance.
- Conducting clerical duties or any other task as allocated
- Log and manage SAP orders.
- Ensure accurate billing of ward stock for in-hospital patients
- Ensure proper filing and archiving of documents for easy retrieval and audit purposes.
- Ensure quality client service.
- Requirements
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- Applicants need to have a minimum qualification of Matric.
- Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word) is essential.
- Medical experience is essential with hospital stock control experience an advantage.
- Knowledge of SAP & IMPILO system will be an advantage.
- A person who is result orientated, pays attention to detail, and has excellent interpersonal as well as excellent communication skills.
- Customer focus, a commitment towards continuous improvement, the ability to work independently and the management of time is required.
- Willingness to work overtime & after-hours should the need arise
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Competencies
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- Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
- Attention to detail
- Resilience
- Motivating and developing people
- Engaging diversity
- Verbal & written communication skills
- Influencing skills
- Building relationships
- Customer responsiveness
- Organisational awareness
- Excellence orientation
- Ethical behaviour
- Action orientation
- Lorna.Barros@lifehealthcare.co.za
- Closing date
- Monday, February 9, 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.