Stock Controller | Theatre
- Function
- Pharmacy
- Facility
- Life Wilgers Hospital
- Position
- Stock Controller | Theatre
- Introduction
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A position has become available for a committed individual to join the hospital as a Stock Controller for Theatre, reporting to the Pharmacy manager.
- Critical Outputs
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- Participate in the management of stock inventory in the unit.
- Responsible for maintaining stock and dead stock as per agreed level.
- Coordinating and participating monthly as well as quarterly stock take as well as investigations of the variance report.
- Investigation of weekly reports, negative stock and outstanding orders
- Liaise with nursing staff and ward clerk regarding queries and timeous follow up on back orders and out of stock items.
- Ordering of stock from pharmacy.
- Ordering of stock from outside companies.
- Receiving stock from pharmacy and unpacking of stock on shelves.
- Bin maintenance.
- Maintaining shelves of store room
- Managing cost of sales within scope of practice
- Responsible for queries regarding patients accounts
- Responsibility for the management of consignment stock in the theatre complex which includes patient billing, invoice billing and accountability for patients appearing on the DNFB account
- Requirements
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- Must be computer literate. Knowledge of Life Healthcare systems (SAP, iMeds and Impilo) will be an advantage.
- Must have grade 12
- Working knowledge of proficiency in Microsoft specifically Excel.
- Excellent communication and strong interpersonal skills.
- Precise and meticulous in work.
- Able to work under pressure.
- The ability to work as part of a team as well as independently.
- Available for duties on weekends and public holidays if required. Flexi time as required by the Unit
- Competencies
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- Problem-solving, analysis and judgment
- Resilience
- Engaging diversity
- Verbal & written communication and presentation
- Drive & energy
- Excellence orientation
- Ethical behaviour
- Building relationships
- Customer responsiveness
- Organisational awareness
- wilgers.cv@lifehealthcare.co.za
- Closing date
- Monday, July 27, 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.