Clerk Inventory

Pick n Pay; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Pick n Pay Ottery in Western Cape is hiring a Clerk Inventory to maintain stock ledger integrity and support accurate shelf availability. The role focuses on executing stock counts, reconciling discrepancies, and ensuring proper stock movements across departments.

You will work across stores, requiring attention to detail, good communication, and willingness to transfer between stores as needed. Minimum Grade 12 and 2–3 years retail experience are preferred, with assessments and competency

Qualifications

• Grade 12 is required.
• 2–3 years retail experience is an added advantage.
• Must communicate in English.
• Must pass prescribed assessments.
• Competencies include attention to detail and accuracy.
• Willingness to transfer between stores.

Responsibilities

• Inventory control and stock count execution.
• Manage stock movement processes (Shop Use, RTC, inter‑department transfers, Waste).
• Print and analyse daily/weekly stock reports.
• Identify discrepancies and advise management on corrective actions.
• Ensure dormancy, obsolescence and overstock controls.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Conscientious

Routine work

Thorough / Accurate

Business minded

Education

Grade 12

Job description

## Clerk InventoryApply: Ottery - Western Cape: Full time: Posted Yesterday: End Date: September 21, 2026 (5 days left to apply): JR105931It'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 detailExcellent communication skills.Conscientious (By the book)Handle routine workThorough /AccurateBusiness mindedness**Minimum Requirements**:Grade 122- 3 years retail experience an added advantageAbility to communicate in EnglishMust be able to pass given assessments at the required levelMust be successful in competency based interviewsMust be flexible and willing to be transferred between stores**Key Responsibilities:**1. Inventory controlEnsures stock count plan executed- National, Divisional and Ad Hoc countsEnsures Exit management controlEnsures Dormancy, Obsolesce and Overstock controlsAnalyses discrepancies in postings and advise Store management on corrective actions to followEnsures stock movement processes are followed e.g. Shop Use, RTC, Inter department transfers and Waste2. Merchandising ManagementPrints / Analyses daily & weekly stock reports e.g. In-store category review (Dormant – weekly), negative stock as a result of GapScan – dailyConfirms availability of stock by location for Dormant- / Obsolete – and Exit stocksReports deviations on merchandise standards /admin to Inventory managerReports non-compliance on Inventory movement process to Inventory manager e.g. inter department transfers, interbranch, waste**Closing Date: 10 October 2026**