Stock Controller jobs in South Africa

A vacancy exists for a Stock Controller based at Life Rosepark reporting to Evodia Manthoali, Theatre Manager.The successful candidate will contribute to the effective management of stock in Main Theatre.

Function Other Facility Life Rosepark Hospital Position Stock Controller | Theatre Introduction

A vacancy exists for a Stock Controller based at Life Rosepark reporting to Evodia Manthoali, Theatre Manager.The successful candidate will contribute to the effective management of stock in Main Theatre.

Critical Outputs

• Develop and maintain sound relationships with internal customers to achieve co-operation and compliance with audit processes
• Set up and maintenance of preferred stock levels, and daily ordering of stock to ensure a quality pharmaceutical supply service
• Asset management to ensure security of stock and to minimize loss due to redundancy
• Monthly stocktaking
• Active involvement in stock-takes and cycle counts
• Assist with non-recoverable utilization
• Dead stock and short dated stock management
• Assist with managing operational efficiencies identified
• Monitoring expiry dates of all items and managing as per protocol
• Informing UM and scrub staff of any stock issues and shortages
• Ensuring that stock is available at all times
• Ensure cost-efficiency regarding staff planning
• Focus on implementation of formulary products
• Managing the surgical stores department
• Managing the procurement, control and distribution of surgical stock
• Ensuring accurate receiving and receipting of surgical stock.
• Capturing ofprosthesis and consignment invoices and transfers to theatre
• Implementing and maintaining the LHC formulary and providing feedback to TM
• Capturing and handling of product complaints
• Resolving queries from relevant stakeholders.
• Ensuring a culture of quality in our business and operational excellence.
• Any other task that the line manager may deem necessary

Requirements

• Grade 12
• Sound knowledge of at least 2 years on stock control in a hospital environment
• A working knowledge of SAP will be an advantage.
• Understanding of the private healthcare industry, its challenges and role players would be an advantage. Hospital experience and knowledge of systems (iMeds) is a requirement.
• A person who is result orientated, pays attention to detail, has excellent interpersonal as well as communication skills is needed.
• Customer focus, a commitment towards continuous improvement, the ability to work independently and the management of time is required.
• Computer proficiency is essential.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment
• Good interpersonal skills
• Experience within inventory management or relevant experience within a pharmaceutical environment
• Knowledge of inventory control, processes, procedures and practices
• Good organizational skills are essential as well as attention to detail.
• Excellentcommunication and time management skills
• Management skills is essential
• Able to work under pressure as well as being able to work as part of a team

Competencies

• Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
• Resilience
• Engaging diversity
• Verbal & written communication and presentation
• Drive & energy
• Ethical behavior
• Building relationships
• Customer responsiveness
• Organizational awareness
• Goal directed

Contact

Winnifred Sekowa

Tel 051 505 5441 Email rp.recruitment@lifehealthcare.co.za Closing date Wednesday, May 14, 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.