Stock Controller Assistant Jobs at Mr Price

JobServiceHub; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Staff discounts

Provident fund

Computer skills training

Career advancement to management

Job summary

Mr Price is seeking a Stock Controller Assistant to safeguard inventory accuracy, count stock, and support replenishment across Gauteng stores. You will work with retail systems, process stock movements, and generate routine reports to help management decisions.

Essential: Grade 12 with Mathematics, strong numeracy, Excel and familiarity with retail software. This role offers a clear path to Stock Manager with performance bonuses and staff discounts.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 (Matric) with Mathematics.
• Computer literacy (Excel, retail systems).
• Numeracy and attention to detail.
• Organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Stock Management: conduct regular counts, track stock movements, and identify discrepancies.
• System Operations: use retail systems to process stock, generate reports, and flag low stock.
• Loss Prevention: cooperate with Security to minimize shrinkage and investigate variances.
• Replenishment Support: monitor stock levels and coordinate with team to ensure stock availability.
• Reporting: prepare daily, weekly, and monthly stock reports for management.

Skills

Numeracy

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Grade 12 (Matric) with Mathematics

Tools

Excel

SAP

Retail systems

Job description

Stock Controller Assistants are the guardians of inventory accuracy at Mr Price, ensuring every item is accounted for, stock levels are optimized, and shrinkage is minimized. If you're organized, analytical, and enjoy working with numbers and systems, this role offers excellent career progression.

What Does a Stock Controller Assistant Do?

• Stock Management: Conduct regular stock counts and cycle counts, maintain accurate inventory records in retail systems, track stock movements (sales, returns, damages, transfers), and identify discrepancies.
• System Operations: Use retail management systems to process stock, generate reports, monitor stock levels, flag low stock for reordering, and maintain data integrity.
• Loss Prevention: Work with Security to minimize shrinkage, investigate stock variances, identify theft or damage patterns, and implement controls.
• Replenishment Support: Monitor stock levels, alert management to reorder points, coordinate with General Workers on stock replenishment, and ensure adequate stock for Sales Assistants.
• Reporting: Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly stock reports, analyze stock movement patterns, identify slow-moving stock, and support management decision-making.

Why Become a Stock Controller Assistant?

• Higher pay than General Worker or Cashier roles
• Office and stockroom mix less physical than warehouse
• Computer skills development
• Analytical work
• Clear career path to Stock Manager
• Critical role valued by management

Salary & Benefits

Province
Monthly Salary
Annual Salary

Gauteng / Western Cape
R8,000-R12,000
R96,000-R144,000

KwaZulu-Natal
R8,000-R11,000
R96,000-R132,000

Other Provinces
R8,000-R10,000
R96,000-R120,000

Additional Benefits:

• Performance bonuses for stock accuracy
• Staff discounts
• Provident fund
• Computer skills training
• Career advancement to management

Requirements

Essential:

• Grade 12 (Matric) with Mathematics
• Computer literacy (Excel, retail systems)
• Numeracy and attention to detail
• Organizational skills

Advantageous:

• Previous retail or stock experience
• Inventory management knowledge
• Excel proficiency
• SAP or retail system experience

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• General Worker Jobs at Mr Price Stock unpacking, store maintenance, and general support duties. Grade 10 accepted. Salary: ZAR 3,500-5,500/month
• Warehouse Packer Jobs at Mr Price Pack and prepare stock orders and maintain organised warehouse operations. Grade 10 accepted. Salary: ZAR 4,500-6,500/month
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• Customer Service Representative Jobs at Mr Price Handle customer queries, returns, and complaints professionally. Grade 12 required. Salary: ZAR 4,000-6,500/month
• Security Guard Jobs at Mr Price Monitor store premises and ensure staff and customer safety. PSIRA registration required. Salary: ZAR 4,500-6,500/month

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Advancement Opportunities:

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• Customer Service Representative at Mr Price Handle customer complaints and returns. Requires excellent communication and problem-solving. Office-based role within store. Salary: R7,500-R11,000/month
• Security Guard Positions at Mr Price Protect store assets and prevent theft. Requires PSIRA registration. Suitable for those interested in security careers. Salary: R6,500-R9,500/month