Stores Assistant

at Life Mount Edgecombe Hospital
Published June 14, 2026
Expires June 29, 2026
Location Durban, South Africa
Category Administration  
Job Type Full-Time  

Description

A vacancy exists for a Stores Assistant position in Pharmacy based at Life Mount Edgecombe Private Hospital, reporting to the Senior Pharmacist. The purpose of this role is to contribute to the effective management of stock in the Pharmacy as well as the rest of the hospital.

Critical Outputs
Receiving, unpacking and storage of surgical stock received.
Receipting of invoices in the inventory management system
Assist with & manage stock distribution to units through auto transfers.
Assist with cycle counts and stock takes in Pharmacy and in the wards.
Effective utilization of reports to manage stock.
Management of dead stock in Pharmacy and wards.
Assist with stock management related to expiry dates, damaged stock, stock rotation and all ad hoc activities.
Assist with general clerical / admin duties in the Surgical Stores.
Drive 100% alert reporting
Establish and maintain good relationships with nursing and other functions in the hospital

Requirements

Grade 12 National Senior Certificate.
Stock management experience.
Be available to work extra hours when needed.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Partnership building, customer orientation and willingness to be multi skilled.
Attention to detail and ability to work accurately under pressure is crucial.
Computer literacy with knowledge of SAP, Impilo billing and stock control systems will be beneficial.
Physical strength to work with heavy stock boxes, trolleys and packing of stock on high shelves - correct pick up and safe work procedures.

Competencies

Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
Resilience
Engaging diversity
Verbal & written communication and presentation
Influencing
Action orientation
Building relationships
Customer responsiveness
Organisational awareness
Leading by example
Motivating and developing people
Excellence orientation
Ethical behaviour

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