Inventory Administrator

Kontak Recruitment; Germiston; In loco; ZAR 279.000 - 324.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Kontak Recruitment is seeking an Inventory Administrator for a Germiston-based role. The position focuses on maintaining accurate stock levels, aligning systems, and resolving discrepancies with a strong emphasis on detail.

You will split time between administrative tasks and on-site warehouse involvement, supporting stock movements, transfers and stocktakes to keep records clean and precise.

Competenze

• Matric certificate is required.
• Two to five years in stock control in a warehouse or distribution setting is preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of Pastel accounting software is essential.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and journals is expected.
• Proficient MS Office skills with advanced Excel
• Excellent numerical ability and meticulous data handling.
• Strong administrative and organisational skills with keen attention to detail.
• Experience investigating discrepancies and resolving them is advantageous.

Mansioni

• Maintain accurate physical and system stock levels across platforms.
• Record stock movements with appropriate documentation and system transactions.
• Process stock transfers between stores and monitor stock versus system records.
• Investigate and resolve stock discrepancies and variances.
• Identify potential stock losses and process gaps for improvement.
• Conduct physical stock checks to resolve system queries.
• Assist with order processing and invoicing functions.
• Support variance analysis and management reporting.
• Collaborate with warehouse and accounts teams to resolve stock issues.

Conoscenze

Pastel

MS Office

Advanced Excel

Numerical ability

Attention to detail

Discrepancy investigation

Stock control

Warehouse/Distribution experience

E-commerce experience

Formazione

Matric certificate

Strumenti

Pastel

Descrizione del lavoro

Inventory Administrator position available in Germiston.

A distribution and warehousing business based on the East Rand is looking for a sharp, detail-obsessed Inventory Administrator to keep stock accurate, systems aligned and discrepancies firmly resolved.

This is a company where numbers matter, records are taken seriously and the people who thrive are those who genuinely want to understand why something does not add up.

This is an office-based role with a systems and administrative focus, but it comes with real operational involvement. Expect to spend time in the warehouse, get hands-on during stocktakes and work closely with both the warehouse and accounts teams to keep everything running cleanly and accurately.

Location: Wadeville, Johannesburg.

Salary: R25,000 to R29,000 per month CTC.

What's in it for you:

• Permanent position with stable Monday to Friday working hours and no weekend commitments
• A role where your attention to detail and investigative mindset are genuinely valued
• Exposure to both administrative and operational environments within one position
• The opportunity to work across stock, systems and financial functions in a collaborative team

Minimum Requirements:

• Matric certificate
• Two to five years of experience in stock control, ideally within a warehouse or distribution environment
• Strong working knowledge of Pastel is essential
• A basic understanding of accounting principles and journals
• Solid computer literacy with proficiency in MS Office
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Strong numerical ability and a methodical approach to data
• Excellent administrative and organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail
• A proven ability to investigate discrepancies and follow them through to resolution
• E-commerce experience is advantageous

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate physical and system stock levels across multiple platforms
• Ensure all stock movements are recorded correctly and supported by the required documentation and system transactions
• Process stock transfers between stores and monitor physical stock against the stock management system
• Investigate and resolve stock discrepancies and unexplained variances thoroughly
• Identify potential stock losses, control weaknesses and process gaps
• Conduct physical stock checks when required to resolve system queries
• Assist with order processing and invoicing functions
• Support variance analysis, stock integrity reporting and management reporting
• Collaborate with warehouse and accounts teams to resolve stock and system issues