Stock Controller - Howick

Accountancy Placements; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in South Africa is seeking a candidate to oversee stock management, ensure efficient processing, and maintain accurate records. Candidates should have a matric with Mathematics and English, along with 1-3 years of experience in logistics and strong administration skills. A valid driver’s license is advantageous. This role involves warehouse handling and ensuring compliance with safety standards.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience with MS Office applications.
• 1-3 years of experience in a logistics environment.
• A valid unendorsed driver’s license is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize fast turnaround of received stock and ensure accurate capturing.
• Check finished goods against production sheets and perform quality checks.
• Manage stock control through daily cycle counts and reconciliations.

Skills

Strong administration skills

Customer service experience

Warehouse working awareness

Education

Matric with Mathematics and English

Any degree/diploma supporting to administration

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

MS Outlook

Job description

Responsibilities

• Prioritise fast turnaround of received stock and ensure accurate capturing, put away, and bin allocation
• Check finished goods against production sheets, perform label quality checks, and verify authorisation
• Receive and inspect returned stock for damages, quantities, and expiry dates
• Manage stock control through daily cycle counts, reconciliations, and full stock counts
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies, monitor expiry dates, and enforce FIFO stock rotation
• Ensure physical stock and bin locations match system records
• Support dispatch by ensuring stock is correctly picked, packed, and ready for delivery
• Assist with preparing invoices and delivery notes
• Operate warehouse handling equipment safely and according to SOPs
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised warehouse environment in line with food safety and health and safety standards
• Carry out housekeeping, remove damaged / obsolete stock, and complete ad hoc warehouse duties as required

Requirements

• Matric with Mathematics and English
• Any degree / diploma that can reflect studies supporting to administration
• 1-3 Years of experience with MS (Excel, Word and Outlook)
• 1-3 Years of experience in the logistics environment
• A valid unendorsed driver’s license, and own transport will be advantageous
• Demonstrated strong administration skills
• Warehouse working awareness, understanding the process and identifying / targeting opportunities would be advantageous
• Customer service experience
• Valid code 08 driver’s licence recommended

Due to the high volume of applications received, only suitable candidates who meet the criteria of this vacancy will be contacted.