Stores Assistant | Pharmacy
- Function
- Pharmacy
- Facility
- Life Wilgeheuwel Hospital
- Position
- Stores Assistant | Pharmacy
- Introduction
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A vacancy exists for a Stores Assistant at Life Wilgeheuwel Hospital, reporting to the Senior Stock Controller. The successful candidate will contribute to the effective functioning and co-ordination of stock for all the wards in the hospital.
- Critical Outputs
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- Process ward and theatre stock requisitions, as well as completion of credits daily.
- Performing cycle counts and stock takes as well as capturing stock takes and investigating variances.
- Ordering and controlling of surgical supplies.
- Ensure accurate receiving, receipting and distribution of stock to the hospital.
- Address supplier queries.
- Management of negative stock, deadstock and overstocked items.
- Perform stock rotation and expiry date checks of all stock items.
- Maintaining stats and general administrative functions as requested.
- Requirements
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- Matriculant (Grade 12)
- Relevant experience in stock control, SAP experience would be advantageous
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Computer literacy
- Available to work overtime, afterhours and weekends as required according to the rosters.
- Ability to carry and lift heavy boxes
- Responsible and mature, team player, reliable and trustworthy
- Good inter-personal skills. Must be customer orientated with a commitment towards continuous improvement.
- Candidate will need to be self-motivated and self-disciplined. Attention to detail and the ability to work accurately under pressure.
- Previous hospital experience will be advantageous
- Competencies
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- Resilience
- Engaging diversity
- Verbal & written communication skills
- Building relationships
- Influencing skills
- Customer responsiveness
- Organisational awareness
- Drive & energy
- Excellence orientation
- Ethical behavior
- Team player, very energetic, well organised and punctual.
- Must be able to work under pressure in a constantly changing environment
- Wilgeheuwel.Recruitment@lifehealthcare.co.za
- Closing date
- Tuesday, June 30, 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.