Theatre Store assistant
- Function
- Pharmacy
- Facility
- Life Bay View Private Hospital
- Position
- Theatre Store assistant
- Introduction
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A vacancy exists for a Theatre store assistant based at Life Bay View Private Hospital, reporting to Tania Labuschagne, Pharmacy manager. The successful candidate will be responsible to assist the theatre stock controller.
- Critical Outputs
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- Assisting with placing orders to dispensary and surgical stores
- Receiving and packing of stock received.
- Assist with cycle counts and stock takes in Theatre.
- Effective utilization of reports to manage stock.
- Assist with stock management related to expiry dates, damaged stock, stock rotation and all ad hoc activities.
- Assist with general clerical / admin duties in management of dead stock in Theatre.
- Assist with general clerical / admin duties in the Theatre.
- Drive 100% alert reporting.
- Establish and maintain good relationships with nursing and other functions in the hospital.
- Requirements
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- Grade 12 National Senior Certificate.
- Stock management experience within a LHC Hospital is essential.
- 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
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- Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
- Resilience
- Engaging diversity
- Verbal & written communication skills
- Influencing skills
- Drive & energy
- Excellence orientation
- Ethical behaviour
- Building relationships
- Customer awareness
- tania.labuschagne@lifehealthcare.co.za
- Closing date
- Friday, January 23, 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.