Stock controller | Surgical Stores
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Job Location:
Johannesburg - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Function
Stock controller
Facility
Life Westville Hospital
Position
Stock controller Surgical Stores
Introduction
A vacancy exists for a Stock Controller at Life Westville Hospital reporting to the Inventory Manager. The successful candidate will contribute to the effective functioning and co-ordination of stock in pharmacy and the wards in the hospital.
Critical Outputs
Closing date
Tuesday February 10 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.
Stock controller
Facility
Life Westville Hospital
Position
Stock controller Surgical Stores
Introduction
A vacancy exists for a Stock Controller at Life Westville Hospital reporting to the Inventory Manager. The successful candidate will contribute to the effective functioning and co-ordination of stock in pharmacy and the wards in the hospital.
Critical Outputs
- Issue and capture requisitions of stock to the Wards / Theatres & completion of credits daily
- Perform cycle counts and stock takes as well as capture stock takes investigate variances in Pharmacy and wards / Theatres.
- Stock control and assist with stock procurement
- Ensure accurate receiving receipting and distribution of stock to the hospital.
- Address supplier queries credits and unreconciled invoices
- Managing Unrecorded Liabilities MIR6 and GRIR reports as appropriate Perform stock rotation and expiry dates checks of all stock items systematically
- Management of negative stock deadstock & overstocked items.
- Assisting with Consignment and prosthesis billing
- Matric (Grade 12)
- Candidate will need to be self-motivated and self-disciplined. Attention to detail and the ability to work accurately under pressure and in a stressful environment
- Experience in hospital stock control for at least 3 years SAP experience would be advantageous
- Computer proficiency is essential
- Experience with inventory management or relevant experience within a pharmaceutical environment
- Scheduled overtime
- Consignment and prosthesis experience is advantageous
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Responsible and mature team player reliable and trustworthy
- Good inter-personal skills. Must be customer orientated with a commitment towards continuous improvement
- Resilience
- Engaging diversity
- Problem-solving analysis and judgement
- Drive and energy
- Verbal & written communication skills
- Building relationships
- Customer responsiveness
- Organizational awareness
- Ethical behavior
- Team player well organized and punctual
- Must be able to work under pressure in a constantly changing environment
Closing date
Tuesday February 10 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.
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