Pharmacy Stock Controller (X2 Posts) – Clinix Health Group
Location: Soweto, Gauteng
Company: Clinix Health Group (Pty) Ltd
Facility: Tshepo Themba Private Hospital
Employment Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 15 March 2026
Clinix Health Group is currently recruiting two Pharmacy Stock Controllers to join the pharmacy department at Tshepo Themba Private Hospital in Soweto. This role is ideal for individuals with experience in stock management within a healthcare environment who are interested in contributing to efficient hospital operations.
The successful candidates will be responsible for managing pharmaceutical stock and ensuring that hospital departments have access to the necessary medical supplies. The role requires attention to detail, organisational skills, and the ability to work effectively within a healthcare team.
Job Overview
The Pharmacy Stock Controller will take full responsibility for managing and controlling pharmaceutical stock within the hospital. This includes monitoring stock levels, conducting audits, reconciling discrepancies, and ensuring that supplies are ordered and distributed efficiently.
The role also involves working closely with different hospital departments to maintain accurate stock records and ensure the availability of essential medical items.
Effective stock management is critical in a healthcare setting, as it ensures that patient care is not disrupted due to shortages or stock mismanagement.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
Applicants must meet the following requirements to be considered for the position:
- Grade 12 (Matric) qualification
- 0 to 4 years of experience in stock control, preferably within a hospital or healthcare environment
- Knowledge and experience working with pharmaceutical stock control systems
- Familiarity with consignment stock and theatre stock management
- Computer proficiency, preferably with systems such as SAP or similar inventory management systems
Experience providing administrative support within a hospital environment will be considered an advantage.
Key Responsibilities
The Pharmacy Stock Controller will be responsible for a range of tasks aimed at maintaining efficient stock control within the hospital.
Stock Monitoring and Ordering
The successful candidate will assist the theatre and pharmacy departments by maintaining appropriate stock levels. This includes compiling stock orders based on minimum and maximum stock requirements to ensure that essential supplies are always available.
Stock Counting and Auditing
Regular stock counts will be conducted to minimise stock loss and ensure that items are properly rotated. Cyclic counting helps maintain accurate inventory records and ensures compliance with hospital policies.
Handling Surgical Stock
The role includes barcoding and packing surgical items to ensure they are correctly recorded and tracked within the hospital’s inventory system.
Issuing and Transferring Stock
The stock controller will pick and capture items that need to be issued to the theatre, wards, or other hospital units. The role may also involve capturing stock transfers between hospitals to ensure proper record keeping.
Processing Documentation
The position requires verifying and signing off credit slips once they have been reconciled by the data capture team. In addition, the stock controller may be required to capture invoices when the data capturer is unavailable.
Reducing Waste and Improving Efficiency
The role requires adherence to the principles of lean management, which focus on reducing unnecessary waste and improving operational efficiency. This includes managing stock carefully to prevent losses while ensuring that patient care is never compromised.
Teamwork and Collaboration
The Pharmacy Stock Controller will work closely with various hospital departments, including theatre staff, pharmacy teams, and administrative personnel. Strong communication and teamwork are essential to ensure that all departments receive the necessary medical supplies.
By collaborating with colleagues and contributing to departmental goals, the stock controller helps maintain the smooth functioning of hospital operations.
Skills and Competencies
To succeed in this role, candidates should possess the following skills:
- Strong organisational and stock management abilities
- Attention to detail when handling inventory and documentation
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Computer literacy and familiarity with stock management systems
- Ability to work efficiently in a busy healthcare environment
The role requires individuals who can manage responsibilities accurately and maintain high standards when dealing with pharmaceutical stock.
Career Opportunity
Working at Clinix Health Group provides an opportunity to gain valuable experience within a private healthcare environment. Employees contribute to delivering high-quality healthcare services by ensuring that hospital departments have the resources they need to operate efficiently.
This role is suitable for individuals who enjoy working in a structured environment and who are committed to maintaining strong stock control practices within a healthcare facility.
Closing Date
The closing date for applications is 15 March 2026.
Interested candidates who meet the requirements are encouraged to submit their applications before the deadline.
This opportunity allows qualified individuals to join a professional healthcare team and play a vital role in ensuring effective stock management within a hospital environment.