Inventory Controller / Storeman

University of Fort Hare; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Daily lunch provided

Job summary

The University of Fort Hare in Stellenbosch seeks an Inventory Controller & Storeman to own the receipt, storage, issuing, and traceability of electronic and mechanical components for high-tech space hardware.

You will maintain ESd-safe handling, manage kitting, cycle counts, and stock accuracy, while coordinating dispatches, deliveries, and procurement of operational consumables. Strong attention to detail and MS Office proficiency are essential.

Qualifications

• N4 or relevant diploma/qualification
• 3+ years in inventory control/stores in electronics/manufacturing
• Proficient in MS Office, BOM reading, part identification, and stock accuracy

Responsibilities

• Own inventory & store management for electronic and mechanical components
• Ensure quality & traceability, including date code control and FIFO
• Prepare production kits and maintain stock management system
• Handle dispatch, deliveries, and procurement of operational consumables

Skills

MS Office

BOM reading

Part identification

Stock accuracy

Education

N4 minimum or relevant diploma/qualification

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

AS9100/ISO 9001 quality systems

Space/aerospace/defence electronics

Job description

Are you a meticulous inventory professional looking to take ownership of stores in the high-tech space satellite industry? We are recruiting for an Inventory Controller & Storeman to manage component quality, traceability, and stock systems for cutting-edge space hardware.

Key Responsibilities

• Inventory & Store Ownership: Control the receipt, storage, issuing, and traceability of electronic/mechanical components and consumables
• Quality & Traceability: Maintain ESD-safe handling, dry storage for moisture-sensitive devices (MSDs), lot/batch traceability, and date code control (FIFO)
• Kitting & Stock Accuracy: Prepare production kits, perform cycle counts/stocktakes, and maintain the stock management system
• Logistics & Admin: Handle dispatch/packaging, local collections/deliveries, and procurement of operational consumables

Minimum Requirements

• Education: National Technical Certificate (N4 minimum) or relevant diploma/qualification with equivalent experience
• Experience: Minimum 3 years in inventory control/stores within an electronic, mechatronic, or manufacturing environment
• Skills: Proficient in MS Office, BOM reading, part identification, and stock accuracy
• Licensing & Legal: Valid Code B (08) driver’s license and South African citizenship/work authorisation.
• Preferred: Experience with ERP/MRP systems, AS9100/ISO 9001 quality systems, or space/aerospace/defence electronics

What’s On Offer

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge satellite technology
• Competitive, market-related salary
• 25 days annual leave
• Daily lunch provided
• Strong growth opportunities in a scaling company