Clerk Inventory

picknpay; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Pick n Pay in Cape Town is seeking an Inventory Controller to ensure stock ledger accuracy and maintain store stock integrity. The role focuses on executing stock count plans, monitoring movements, and driving correct stock handling across stores.

The ideal candidate has Grade 12, 2–3 years retail experience, and strong attention to detail with good English communication. Willingness to transfer between stores is required.

Qualifications

• Must have strong attention to detail and high accuracy.
• Good communication and listening skills are required.
• Must be conscientious and able to follow procedures.
• Ability to handle routine stock control tasks reliably.

Responsibilities

• Execute stock count plans at national, divisional and Ad Hoc levels.
• Monitor stock movements and advise corrective actions to stores.
• Print and analyse daily/weekly stock reports and ensure stock availability.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Conscientious

Routine tasks

Thoroughness

Business mindset

Education

Grade 12

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

To maintain the integrity of the store inventory - focussing on the accuracy of the stock ledger.

Competencies:

• Attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills.
• Conscientious (By the book)
• Handle routine work
• Thorough /Accurate
• Business mindedness

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12
• 2- 3 years retail experience an added advantage
• Ability to communicate in English
• Must be able to pass given assessments at the required level
• Must be successful in competency based interviews
• Must be flexible and willing to be transferred between stores

Key Responsibilities:

1. Inventory control
   • Ensures stock count plan executed- National, Divisional and Ad Hoc counts
   • Ensures Exit management control
   • Ensures Dormancy, Obsolesce and Overstock controls
   • Analyses discrepancies in postings and advise Store management on corrective actions to follow
   • Ensures stock movement processes are followed e.g. Shop Use, RTC, Inter department transfers and Waste
2. Merchandising Management
   • Prints / Analyses daily & weekly stock reports e.g. In-store category review (Dormant - weekly), negative stock as a result of GapScan - daily
   • Confirms availability of stock by location for Dormant- / Obsolete - and Exit stocks
   • Reports deviations on merchandise standards /admin to Inventory manager
   • Reports non-compliance on Inventory movement process to Inventory manager e.g. inter department transfers, interbranch, waste

Closing Date: 10 October 2026

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