Stock Controller
| Published | May 8, 2026 |
| Expires | May 28, 2026 |
| Location | Pretoria, South Africa |
| Category | General |
| Job Type | Full-Time |
Description
A vacancy exists for a Stock Controller in Pharmacy based at Life Eugene Marais Hospital, reporting to the Inventory Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for effective control of stock within the hospital environment.
Critical Outputs
Ensure stock is available all the time
Packing and unpacking of stock
Dead stock and short dated stock management
Negative stock management
Daily stock count, count drugs and credits; to derive missing stock list, over-charges to be credited
Bin Maintenance
Communicate out of stock and maintain back order letter register.
Review highest moving stock and slow moving, and update MRPs
Conduct Monthly stock take
Annual year end stock count
Effective medication safety management
Report 100% of inventory incidents and alerts and assist to implement remedial actions.
Effective quality management systems
Participate in the implementation and compliance to LHC Quality management systems.
Effective financial management
Participate in achieving hospital budgeted financial measures relating to pharmacy.
Effective product management
Participate in the active management of cost of sales of pharmaceuticals in line with revenue and budget.
Effective COS and Domino
Build effective working relationships with doctors and other stakeholders in the hospital
Effective asset management
Achieve optimal system utilisation.
Requirements
Grade 12 National Senior Certificate
Relevant certificate or Diploma/Degree will be an added advantage
1-2 years relevant experience in hospital stock management will be an added advantage
Proficiency in the SAP stock management system, will be an advantage
Inventory, consignment or buying experience within hospital environment will be an added advantage
Knowledge of inventory control processes, procedures and practices
Be able to work under-pressure within a fast paced environment
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.
Computer literacy, knowledge of the Impilo and SAP systems is essential
Competencies
Building relationships
Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
Resilience
Engaging diversity
Verbal & written communication and presentation
Customer responsiveness
Organisational awareness
Drive & energy
Excellence orientation
Ethical behavior
Please send your resume/CV
