Operational Clerk - Stock Department

Brights Hardware; Mitchells Plain; On-site; ZAR 120 000 - 180 000; Full time

Job summary

A hardware retail company located in Mitchells Plain is seeking a Stock Controller to ensure stock is readily available and of good quality for customer purchase. Key responsibilities include checking stock accuracy, performing regular counts, and maintaining effective communication with team members. Candidates should have Matric or equivalent qualifications, at least 2 years of experience in stock management, and strong computer skills. This position offers opportunities for growth within the organization, reflecting diversity and equity targets.

Qualifications

• Matric or Equivalent is required.
• Candidates with NQF 3 Stock Management course with minimum 54 credits will be considered.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a stock-related role.

Responsibilities

• Ensure stock is available for customer purchase.
• Perform regular stock counts against received stock.
• Check accuracy of stock received based on documentation.

Skills

Effective communication

Numerical skills

Time management

Ability to handle pressure

Education

Matric or Equivalent

NQF 3 Stock Management course (minimum 54 credits)

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Internet, Emails)

Job description

Purpose: The purpose of this job is to ensure that stock is readily available and of good quality for customer purchase, resulting in effective and efficient operation of the organization in order to generate sales and increase growth and profit margins.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure that stock is readily available for customers to purchase.
• Check the accuracy and completeness of stock received on delivery notes or invoices from suppliers against purchase orders as well as incoming transfers received from other branches as per stated SOP.
• Regular stock counts to be done against stock received as per invoices, delivery notes or incoming transfers.
• Check barcodes daily when receiving stock and report irregularities.
• Daily floor walks to be done in the mornings per department and regularly communicate with merchandisers to replenish shelves/stock. Immediately report gaps to Stock‑Coordinator who will address matter with relevant stakeholders to improve performance.
• Assist in marking and packing in the storeroom. Check if stock is sorted, marked & packed according to Department or supplier for easy tracking purposes to improve performance.
• Participate in perpetual stock takes.
• Perform any work related task as delegated by superior.
• Ensure that all invoices to reach Admin department timeously.
• Ensure that all incoming transfers are logged & distributed.
• Logging of discrepancies in shorts & over books daily.
• Filing of all transfers/paperwork.
• Comply with Health & Safety standards.
• Ensure housekeeping of work area.

Requirements

• Matric or Equivalent.
• Candidates with no Matric but have NQF 3 Stock Management course at minimum 54 credits will be considered for the position.
• 2 years’ experience in the industry.
• 2 years’ experience in stock related function.
• 2 Years minimum experience in a similar role.
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal & written) at all levels.
• Ability to handle pressure.
• Computer skills – Microsoft office (Internet, E-mails, Word & Excel).
• Time management skills.
• Numerically skilled.

Kindly note that if you are not contacted within 2 weeks after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

We are committed to having staff that reflect the diversity of our nation we will conduct our recruitment and appointments in line with the Company’s equity targets and we are committed to improving our positions. The Company reserves the right to make changes to these terms and conditions at any time and for any reason.