Stores Assistant | Pharmacy
- Function
- Nursing
- Facility
- Life Vincent Pallotti Hospital
- Position
- Stores Assistant | Pharmacy
- Introduction
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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.
- Critical Outputs
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
- debra.choice@lifehealthcare.co.za
- Closing date
- Wednesday, September 17, 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.