General Assistant: Stores

UWC Sport; Bellville; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent South African university is seeking a General Assistant: Stores to manage inventory, perform stock management tasks, and assist with record-keeping. Candidates should have a Grade 12 qualification, 3-5 years of experience in a stores environment, and computer literacy. This permanent, full-time position is located on the Main Campus in Bellville. The role requires good organizational skills, attention to detail, and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of proven experience in a Stores environment.
• Computer literacy.
• A valid driver’s license (code EB) with 2 years of driving experience.

Responsibilities

• Accurate record-keeping and stock issuing.
• Perform daily and annual counts on stock items.
• Assist the Senior Stores Buyer in maintaining inventory.
• Pick orders based on system-generated requisitions.
• Maintain sufficient stock inventory and report low levels daily.

Skills

Good planning and organising

Good knowledge of Technical and Engineering practices

Good communication verbal and written

Ability to work under pressure

Good attention to detail

Good analytical thinking

Good interpersonal skills

Education

Grade 12

Tools

Maintenance System

Job description

Title of Position

General Assistant: Stores

Post Number

8026876

Faculty/Department

University of the Western Cape -> Services -> Infrastructure & Engineering

Type of Position

Permanent - Full Time

Length of Contract Period

Location

Main Campus - Bellville, WC ZA (Primary)

Closing Date

12/8/2025

Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas

The university seeks to employ a skilled, knowledgeable and resourceful individual to provide services as a General Assistant: Stores in respect to its various departments at Infrastructure and Engineering -Technical Stores.

Key Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Accurate record-keeping, stock issuing and capturing of stock on the Maintenance System
• Performing counts, annually, daily and spot checks on stock items to ensure sufficient inventory levels
• Reporting and Assisting the Senior Stores Buyer with the overall maintenance of the stock and storage areas..
• General maintenance functions rely heavily on the availability of Technical spares and consumables, therefore it is critical to efficiently source and control parts and spares.
• Accurately pick orders based on system-generated stock requisitions
• Do daily stock counts on stock items inventory, deliveries ,packing and storing of spares
• Maintain sufficient stock inventory and report low stock levels to Senior Stores Buyer daily to prevent stock outs
• General assistance by properly pack and unpack items for storage on shelves and storage containers
• Receive and count stock items, ensuring accurate data recording as per purchase orders placed on delivery
• Assist with stock counts.
• Store items in a neat, organized, and easily accessible manner in designated or storage areas as per the guidelines of the Technical Stores
• Correctly label stock items with appropriate markings as per specification by Senior Stores Buyer
• Clean and maintain supplies, tools, equipment, and storage areas to ensure compliance with OHSACT regulations.
• Inspect all stock items for signs of wear or defects and report any damages to the Senior Stores Buyer
  
  

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12
• 3-5 years of proven experience in a Stores environment
• Computer literacy
• A valid driver’s license (code EB) with 2 years of driving experience
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Capabilities

• Good planning and organising
• Good knowledge of Technical and Engineering practices
• Good knowledge of compliance regulations
• Good knowledge of occupational health and safety
• Good communication verbal and written
• Ability to work under pressure
• Good analytical thinking , Logical and methodical skills
• Good attention to detail
• Good interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)
• Technical Ability and knowledge
• Preference will be given to candidates with a Technical and Engineering background
  
  

In your application, you are encouraged to highlight your strengths and include anything else you deem exceptional and outstanding to be considered by the selection panel. In addition, please attach a cover letter motivating your suitability, a detailed curriculum vitae including contact details of three referees, and your highest qualification to your online profile.

DISCLAIMER: By applying for the position, you consent to the University sharing your application, including curriculum vitae, with University stakeholders to process the application. In line with the University’s commitment to diversifying its workforce, preference will be given to suitably qualified applicants in line with our Employment Equity Targets. The official retirement age at UWC is 65 years. The University reserves the right to not make an appointment, make an appointment at a different level, seek additional candidates and may conduct competency assessments.