The Stock Clerk is responsible for optimal inventory administration throughout the hospital by being actively involved in the maintenance, movement and the accuracy of stock levels. This individual will apply their understanding of stock and their eye for detail to identify possible discrepancies, balance stock levels against the system and effectively resolve any differences. The Stock Clerk will further be responsible to maintain good working relationships, fulfil work requests and ensure the overall neatness and cleanliness of their respective are of responsibility.

The incumbent will be required to work in various areas of the hospital and to multitask effectively based upon periods of peak activity in the business. This individual will not be allocated to work only in one division of the business but will provide the required assistance to different hospital divisions in line with the Netcare strategy of Person-centred Health and care.
The support provided will depend on hospital requirements and therefore the individual may need to adhere to work requests that may change continuously based on business demand and to adhere to variations in working hours to increase business productivity.

SKILLS PROFILE

EDUCATION
Essential
• Grade 12 or equivalent NQF 4 certificate
• Basic stores and stock control certificate (BSSC).

WORK EXPERIENCE
Preferred
• Previous experience in stock management.
• 6 months to one year experience working in similar role
• Knowledge and experience of a pharmaceutical stock control system.

KNOWLEDGE
Preferred
• An intermediate level of Computer Literacy and proficiency in MS Office applications.
• Superior interpersonal skills (developing and maintaining positive relationships; communicating clearly and effectively with people at all levels with verbal and nonverbal communication; working with others to identify, define and solve problems).
• Demonstrates excellent organisational skills: organised and structured with an exceptional attention to detail.
• Multi-tasking ability and the ability to handle stressful situations and difficult stakeholders (internal and external) appropriately.

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