Stores Assistant | Pharmacy

• A vacancy exists for a Stores Assistant at Life Wilgeheuwel Hospital, reporting to the Senior Stock Controller.  The successful candidate will contribute to the effective functioning and co-ordination of stock for all the wards in the hospital.

Critical Outputs

• Process ward and theatre stock requisitions, as well as completion of credits daily.
• Performing cycle counts and stock takes as well as capturing stock takes and investigating variances.
• Ordering and controlling of surgical supplies.
• Ensure accurate receiving, receipting and distribution of stock to the hospital.
• Address supplier queries.
• Management of negative stock, deadstock and overstocked items.
• Perform stock rotation and expiry date checks of all stock items.
• Maintaining stats and general administrative functions as requested.

Requirements

• Matriculant (Grade 12)
• Relevant experience in stock control, SAP experience would be advantageous
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Computer literacy
• Available to work overtime, afterhours and weekends as required according to the rosters.
• Ability to carry and lift heavy boxes
• Responsible and mature, team player, reliable and trustworthy
• Good inter-personal skills. Must be customer orientated with a commitment towards continuous improvement.
• Candidate will need to be self-motivated and self-disciplined. Attention to detail and the ability to work accurately under pressure.
• Previous hospital experience will be advantageous

Competencies

• Resilience
• Engaging diversity
• Verbal & written communication skills
• Building relationships
• Influencing skills
• Customer responsiveness
• Organisational awareness
• Drive & energy
• Excellence orientation
• Ethical behavior
• Team player, very energetic, well organised and punctual.
• Must be able to work under pressure in a constantly changing environment

Deadline:30th June,2026