A vacancy exists for a Stock Controller – Surgical 1, based at Life Cosmos Hospital, Mpumalanga, reporting to the Unit Manager, Lena Masus. The successful candidate will contribute to the effective functioning and co-ordination of stock for the unit.

Critical Outputs
Performing cycle counts and stock takes, as well as the capturing of stock takes and the investigating of variances.
Receiving, checking and unpacking stock whilst checking orders against invoices.
Assist with stock purchases and stock control, including file maintenance.
Capture all invoices, address supplier queries and process credits daily.
Issue and capture requisitions of stock to theatre daily.
Management of negative and dead stock.
Perform stock rotation and check expiry dates of all stock items systematically.
Meticulous billing and stock control.
Daily count of high value items.
Daily ordering of ethical and surgical stock.
Informing Unit Manager of any stock issues and shortages.
Ensuring that stock is available at all times.
Conducting clerical duties as allocated by the Unit Manager.
Ensure quality client service.
Ensure cost-efficiency regarding staff planning, stationery and documentation orders as required by your position.

Requirements

Applicants need to have a minimum qualification of Matric.
Computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office (excel, PowerPoint, word) is essential.
Hospital experience and knowledge of systems (iMeds) is a requirement as well as hospital stock control experience required.
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.
Willingness to work overtime, afterhours and possibly weekends also required.

Competencies

Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
Resilience
Verbal & written communication
Influencing
Excellence orientation
Ethical behaviour
Building relationships
Customer responsiveness

Please send your resume/CV