Junior Production Planner - 3-Month Contract, Woodstock

Greys Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Greys Recruitment is seeking a Junior Production Planner for a manufacturing-related business based in Woodstock, Cape Town. The role supports production planning, inventory management, stock control and production administration to ensure materials are available and schedules are maintained efficiently.

The position is a 3-month contract with the possibility of extension or permanent employment, and requires strong numeracy, Excel proficiency and experience in stock management.

Qualifications

• Matric/Grade 12 is essential.
• 2–4 years’ experience in production planning support or related roles.
• Experience with stock management and inventory control.
• Proficiency in Excel and basic forecasting.
• Good written and verbal English communication.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily production planning, scheduling and workflow coordination.
• Monitor inventory levels and ensure materials are available for production.
• Perform stock reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Process production orders and update inventory transactions.
• Maintain accurate production records and stock reports.
• Assist with material planning and basic demand forecasting.
• Coordinate with departments to ensure material availability.
• Update production and inventory information on internal systems.
• Provide administrative support to ensure efficient operations.

Skills

Matric/Grade 12

2–4 years experience

Microsoft Excel

English communication

ERP exposure

Stock management

Organisational skills

Forecasting basics

Education

Matric / Grade 12

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Inventory management software

Production planning systems

Job description

Greys Recruitment is seeking a Junior Production Planner for a manufacturing-related business based in Woodstock, Cape Town. The role supports production planning, inventory management, stock control and production administration to ensure materials are available and schedules are maintained efficiently.

The position is a 3-month contract with the possibility of extension or permanent employment, and requires strong numeracy, Excel proficiency and experience in stock management.