Pharmacy Stock Controller | Surgical Stores

Johannesburg - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Function
Pharmacy
Facility
Life Bedford Gardens Hospital
Position
Pharmacy Stock Controller Surgical Stores
Introduction

A vacancy exists for a Pharmacy Stock Controller based at Life Bedford Gardens Hospital reporting to the Senior Stock Controller Michael Dekiewit. The successful candidate will contribute to the effective functioning and co-ordination of stock in pharmacy.

Critical Outputs

Capture all surgical invoices address supplier/vendor queries and process credits daily as per SOPs and stock control.
Ensure GRV book is utilized and checked daily to ensure all invoices are captured.
Ensure invoices purchase orders and receipts are collated and signed daily.
Ensure outstanding invoices are investigated actioned and reported on monthly and as required.
Check and action Unrecorded Liabilities GRIR and MIR6 reports daily and as required.
Follow up with suppliers on credit notes and/or invoices not received outstanding orders.
Action emails from FSC (Financial Services Centre).
Management of Purchase price comparison report daily and escalation of price queries to Procurement.
Manage all orders receipts transfers and external procurement processes for Renal Theatre and all wards.
Provide backup assistance for the Theatre Stock coordinator including the management of all consignment and loan stock billing orders and closing of files.
Assist with all Inter Hospital sales and orders plus excess stock advertising and procuring.
Management of negative stock and item valuation reports.
Drive dead stock and overstock reduction initiatives.
Management of MRP levels (min/max/reorder levels) for all wards and Pharmacy Stores.
Procurement of formulary stock and initiatives to convert stakeholders to formulary usage.
Assisting all units 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 by the Pharmacy Manager.
Ensuring stationery and documentation orders for Pharmacy are placed weekly.
Ensure proper filing and archiving of documents for easy retrieval and audit purposes.
Ensure quality client service.

Requirements

Grade 12
Computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel PowerPoint and Word) is essential.
Hospital experience and knowledge of systems (SAP) as well as hospital stock control experience would be an advantage.
A person who is results orientated pays attention to detail 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.
Must be able to work under pressure in a continuously changing environment.
Willingness to work overtime after hours and weekends as needed.

Competencies

Problem-solving analysis and judgement
Resilience
Engaging diversity
Verbal & written communication and presentation
Influencing (negotiation)
Drive & energy
Building relationships
Customer responsiveness
Organisational awareness
Ethical behaviour

Email

Closing date
Friday February 13 2026

Internal applicants - Before making an application you are requested to discuss your application with your line manager. External candidates will also be considered.

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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.

FunctionPharmacy FacilityLife Bedford Gardens HospitalPositionPharmacy Stock Controller Surgical Stores IntroductionA vacancy exists for a Pharmacy Stock Controller based at Life Bedford Gardens Hospital reporting to the Senior Stock Controller Michael Dekiewit. The successful candidate will contri...

Capture all surgical invoices address supplier/vendor queries and process credits daily as per SOPs and stock control.
Ensure GRV book is utilized and checked daily to ensure all invoices are captured.
Ensure invoices purchase orders and receipts are collated and signed daily.
Ensure outstanding invoices are investigated actioned and reported on monthly and as required.
Check and action Unrecorded Liabilities GRIR and MIR6 reports daily and as required.
Follow up with suppliers on credit notes and/or invoices not received outstanding orders.
Action emails from FSC (Financial Services Centre).
Management of Purchase price comparison report daily and escalation of price queries to Procurement.
Manage all orders receipts transfers and external procurement processes for Renal Theatre and all wards.
Provide backup assistance for the Theatre Stock coordinator including the management of all consignment and loan stock billing orders and closing of files.
Assist with all Inter Hospital sales and orders plus excess stock advertising and procuring.
Management of negative stock and item valuation reports.
Drive dead stock and overstock reduction initiatives.
Management of MRP levels (min/max/reorder levels) for all wards and Pharmacy Stores.
Procurement of formulary stock and initiatives to convert stakeholders to formulary usage.
Assisting all units 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 by the Pharmacy Manager.
Ensuring stationery and documentation orders for Pharmacy are placed weekly.
Ensure proper filing and archiving of documents for easy retrieval and audit purposes.
Ensure quality client service.

Requirements

Grade 12
Computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel PowerPoint and Word) is essential.
Hospital experience and knowledge of systems (SAP) as well as hospital stock control experience would be an advantage.
A person who is results orientated pays attention to detail 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.
Must be able to work under pressure in a continuously changing environment.
Willingness to work overtime after hours and weekends as needed.

Competencies