Job Description

Faircape Health is a respected and established private healthcare provider in the Western Cape, delivering expert care across more than 300 beds situated within our Faircape Life retirement villages and our renowned Health Rehabilitation Centre at Tokai Estate.
We specialise in frail care, dementia care, palliative services, restorative support, and rehabilitation - all provided in secure, dignified, and medically supervised environments.
We are seeking a meticulous and experienced Pharmacy Inventory Manager to oversee the end-to-end coordination of stock management across our pharmacy storeroom, dispensary, and ward supply areas. This is a key operational role requiring a candidate with strong pharmacy administration knowledge, high attention to detail, and the ability to manage critical healthcare inventory processes efficiently.
Why Join Us?
At Faircape, we value our employees and offer a range of benefits, including:

• Quarterly performance bonuses - your hard work deserves to be rewarded!
• Long service leave - we appreciate and recognize your dedication.
• Discounted internet (ISP) packages - stay connected at a reduced cost.

Duties will include the following, but not limited to:

• Full responsibility of effective stock control of all medical and surgical items across the pharmacy storeroom, dispensary, and wards
• Receive and check all incoming stock for accuracy; ensure correct unpacking, capturing, and storage
• Monitor stock levels, usage trends, and expiry dates; manage reordering needs and support timely returns or write-offs of expired stock
• Conduct regular stock counts (daily, weekly, monthly) and ensure all transactions are accurately recorded by month-end
• Support compliance with inventory processes such as replenishments, internal/external transfers, goods receiving, and stock adjustments
• Communicate with internal teams (nursing, finance, procurement) to eliminate redundant stock, improve standardisation, and reduce waste
• Manage the central storeroom and assist with stock-related queries from the team
• Prioritise daily tasks to meet operational timeframes and complete associated administrative duties
• Provide general support and complete ad hoc tasks as required by the Pharmacy Manager

Qualifications

• Matric (Grade 12) is essential
• A relevant certificate or diploma in Inventory Management, Supply Chain, Logistics, or Administration is advantageous

Experience and Knowledge

• Proven experience in stock control, inventory management, or a similar administrative role
• Strong computer literacy
• Ability to understand and work with numbers, data, and stock movement trends
• Clinic Manager / Propharm experience advantageous
• Knowledge and experience of pharmaceutical stock control systems advantageous

Skills and Attributes:

• Reliable and accountable with a strong sense of responsibility and ownership
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to engage professionally at all levels
• Sound decision-making and problem-solving abilities in a fast-paced environment
• Highly organised with strong planning skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively
• Detail-oriented, with a focus on accuracy in stock handling and administrative tasks
• Professional and well-presented, with a confident and approachable manner
• High level of integrity and strong ethical standards
• Adaptable to change, with the ability to remain focused and flexible under pressure
• Collaborative team player who contributes to a positive working environment

Specific Requirements

• Solid and positive written references
• Clear credit record
• No criminal record

Normal working hours are Mondays to Fridays from 09h00 until 18h00 and alternative weekend work would be required
We offer a competitive salary based on each individuals experience
Should you not receive a response within 2 weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful.