Receptionist and Regional Stock Controller (Durban)

Moving Tactics South Africa; Durban; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic technology firm in Durban is seeking a Receptionist and Regional Stock Controller to manage reception duties while overseeing stock management. The ideal candidate is organised, detail-oriented, and possesses excellent communication skills. Responsibilities include assisting visitors, answering calls, and conducting stock reports. The role offers a salary of R7 000 with benefits like retirement annuity and health incentives.

Benefits

Allan Gray Retirement Annuity

Hollards Life Cover

Study Leave & Skills Development

Social and Corporate functions

Health and Wellness incentives

Years of Service benefits

Annual Birthday leave

Qualifications

• Organised, detail-oriented with excellent communication skills.
• Ability to keep reception and office areas neat and presentable.
• Experience in stock control preferred.

Responsibilities

• Answer and direct calls, assist visitors.
• Oversee stock movement and storage.
• Conduct accurate weekly/monthly stock reports.
• Coordinate company vehicles and ensure proper usage records.

Skills

Customer service skills

Basic telephone etiquette

General office support

Stock control experience

Job description

Overview

Are you an organised, detail-oriented professional with excellent communication skills? We are looking for a Receptionist and Regional Stock Controller to join our Durban team. This dynamic dual-role position offers the opportunity to be the welcoming face of our company while also playing a key role in managing stock. If you excel in a fast-paced environment, enjoy working with people, and have a knack for keeping operations running smoothly, we’d love to hear from you!

Responsibilities

Reception

• Answer and direct calls, take messages when needed
• Greet and assist walk-in visitors and clients- offer tea, coffee, water etc.
• Keep reception and waiting areas neat and tidy
• Handle courier bookings, filing, scanning, copying, and laminating
• Maintain updated office forms and contact sheets
• Track and manage petty cash, credit card recons, and expense claims
• Order stationery and request supplier quotes as needed
• Log calls, schedule meetings, take minutes, and support the GM with PA tasks
• Manage staff and visitor registers
• Maintain inventory of office equipment for insurance purposes
• Coordinate company vehicles and ensure proper usage records
• Support basic HR tasks like attendance reporting
• Assist with planning internal events and handling safety (OHS) documentation

Regional Stock Controller

• Oversee stock movement, usage, and storage across your region
• Conduct accurate weekly/monthly stock reports and full stock takes
• Manage insurance and FOC stock tracking and reporting
• Ensure all stock is received, packed, and dispatched on time
• Identify and action slow-moving or redundant stock
• Enforce stock control procedures and ensure storeroom security
• Coordinate repairs, disposals, and write-offs with relevant teams
• Maintain neat and organized storerooms with up-to-date records
• Collaborate with Project and Account Managers for stock planning
• Ensure insurance compliance and liaise with insurance intermediaries
• Train staff and improve stock processes where needed
• Attend stock control workshops and support national stock operations
• Promote a positive, honest, and transparent work environment

Desired Experience & Qualification

• Basic telephone etiquette: answering calls, directing queries, and taking messages.
• Customer service skills: welcoming visitors, assisting clients, and offering refreshments.
• General office support: filing, scanning, copying, laminating, and courier arrangements.
• Ability to keep reception and office areas neat, organized, and presentable.
• Stock control experience (Preferred).

Package & Remuneration

Salary – R7 000

Company Benefits

• Allan Gray Retirement Annuity
• Hollards Life Cover
• Study Leave & Skills Development opportunities
• Social and Corporate functions and team building activties
• Health and Wellness incentives
• Years of Service benefits
• Annual Birthday leave

Interested?

Excited about this opportunity? If you believe this is the perfect fit for you, please share your CV with us at [e-mail]. Make sure to include “Receptionist and Regional Stock Controller” in the subject line.

Alternatively, you can fill out our online form. We can’t wait to hear from you!