Senior Stock Controller at Life Healthcare

• A vacancy exists for a Senior Stock controller at the Life Entabeni Hospital.  The successful candidate will contribute to the effective functioning and co-ordination of stock for Theatres and will report to the Inventory Manager.

Critical Outputs

• Managing the procurement, control and distribution of surgical stock within the Theatre department.
• Utilising and maintaining MRPs within the hospital and daily ordering of stock to ensure a quality pharmaceutical service.
• Asset management to ensure security of stock and to minimize loss due to redundancy.
• Managing and maintaining stock holding and stock days.
• Active involvement in stock-takes and cycle counts including the investigation of variances.
• Dead stock, overstock and short dated stock management.
• Capturing and handling of product complaints.
• Assist with unpacking of stock.
• Consignment & Loan stock dashboards.
• Consignment counts to be completed monthly with investigations.
• Control and distribution of consignment and loan stock.
• Develop and maintain sound relationships with internal customers to achieve co-operation and compliance with audit processes.
• Ensuring a culture of quality in our business and operational excellence.
• Implementing and maintaining the LHC formulary- utilising VBC, Qerent and procurement dashboards to identify opportunities.
• Assist doctors and nursing staff with product queries.
• Doctor discussions pertaining to formulary or best cost conversions.
• Management of Hazardous substances.
• Resolving queries from relevant stakeholders.
• Any other task that the line manager may deem necessary.
• Management of non-recoverable stock.

Requirements

• Grade 12.
• Sound knowledge of at least 3 years on stock control in a hospital environment.
• A working knowledge of SAP will be an advantage.
• Understanding of the private healthcare industry, its challenges and role players would be an advantage.
• A person who is result orientated, pays attention to detail, has excellent interpersonal as well as communication skills is needed.
• Collaboration with relevant stakeholders such as doctors, nurses and suppliers.
• Customer focus, a commitment towards continuous improvement and the ability to work independently.
• Computer proficiency is essential.
• Knowledge of inventory control, management, processes, procedures and practices.
• Good organizational skills are essential as well as attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and time management skills.
• Able to work under pressure as well as being able to work as part of a team.

Competencies

• Verbal & written communication and presentation
• Ethical behavior
• Influencing
• Action orientation
• Excellence orientation
• Customer responsiveness
• Drive & energy
• Organisational awareness
• Building relationships

Deadline:20th October,2026