Porter | Pharmacy at Life Healthcare

• Vacancies exists for a Pharmacy Porter based at Life Flora Hospital, reporting to Senior Pharmacist, Ben Bredenkamp. The successful candidate will contribute to the effective functioning and co-ordination of stock for all the wards in the hospital and will be part of a professional team that is continuously striving for the highest standards of quality in healthcare.

Critical Outputs

• To collect and record all prescription cards, credits and requisitions from the wards
• To record and deliver ethical and surgical stock to wards safely, securely and timeously
• To receive and check stock against invoices including unpacking stock
• Assist with lifting and picking of stock /boxes for distribution to wards/theatres
• Check expiry dates of all stock items systematically & perform stock rotation
• Maintenance of the Pharmacy including cleanliness and neatness of the Pharmacy
• Involvement with Stock take and cycle counts
• Reconcile proof of delivery with internal ward orders
• Reconciliation of orders against invoices
• General administrative functions as requested

Requirements

• Grade 12
• Willingness to work shifts, after hours as well as weekends
• Computer proficiency (MS office)
• Relevant work experience in hospital pharmacy is important
• Knowledge of systems (SAP) will be an advantage
• Understanding of the private healthcare industry, its challenges and role players would be an advantage

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

Deadline:21st July,2026