Mining Warehouse Lead: Inventory & Operations Champion

STELO; Noord-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

STELO is seeking a Warehouse Lead to supervise and coordinate warehouse operations at a zinc mine, ensuring safe handling, storage, issuing, and reconciliation of materials, spares, and equipment. You will support production, maintenance, and engineering teams with reliable inventory and process improvements.

The role requires 3–5 years in warehouse/storekeeping and a Grade 12 or equivalent, with a preference for a Supply Chain or Warehousing Diploma and experience in mining or heavy industry.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent is required.
• Diploma in Supply Chain, Logistics, or Warehousing is preferred.
• Experience with mining or heavy industry is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily warehouse activities including receiving, storing, issuing, and dispatching materials.
• Capture transactions in ERP/CMMS systems (SAP, Pragma, OnKey, Ellipse) accurately and timely.
• Assign tasks to warehouse staff and supervise performance.
• Maintain housekeeping and proper inventory layout for efficient workflow.
• Conduct regular cycle counts and stock takes; monitor levels and support procurement.
• Ensure compliance with MHSA and other safety regulations; enforce PPE use and safe handling.
• Verify deliveries against orders; manage documentation and QA checks.
• Coordinate outbound shipments and returns; support maintenance with timely spare parts.
• Maintain records for bin locations, serials, batches, and calibration items; ensure traceability.
• Train staff on procedures, ERP usage, and safety briefings; drive process improvements.

Skills

Warehouse leadership

ERP/CMMS knowledge

Inventory management

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Grade 12 (Matric) or equivalent

Diploma in Supply Chain or Warehousing

Tools

SAP MM

Prerequisite ERP/CMMS systems

Job description

STELO is seeking a Warehouse Lead to supervise and coordinate warehouse operations at a zinc mine, ensuring safe handling, storage, issuing, and reconciliation of materials, spares, and equipment. You will support production, maintenance, and engineering teams with reliable inventory and process improvements.

The role requires 3–5 years in warehouse/storekeeping and a Grade 12 or equivalent, with a preference for a Supply Chain or Warehousing Diploma and experience in mining or heavy industry.