Stock Controller (KwaZulu-Natal, Newcastle)

ANEW Hotels & Resorts Pty; Newcastle; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

ANEW Resort Vulintaba in Newcastle (KwaZulu-Natal) is seeking a detail-oriented Stock Controller to oversee stock control, inventory accuracy and movement. The role emphasizes integrity, reporting of discrepancies, and safeguarding assets to support hotel operations.

Responsibilities include inventory management, procurement activities, financial controls and SOP adherence to optimise procurement processes and ensure compliance with company procedures.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented, trustworthy and organised with strong numerical and administrative skills.
• High level of integrity and ability to identify stock discrepancies, wastage and losses.
• Experience in stock control, inventory management or hotel stores is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Maintain stock levels, conduct regular counts and monitor storage conditions.
• Place purchase orders, verify deliveries and maintain supplier relationships.
• Monitor budgets, verify pricing and process invoices for accuracy.
• Maintain par levels, implement SOPs and ensure compliance with internal controls.
• Record discrepancies, generate reports and support audits.

Skills

Inventory management

Financial and cost control awareness

System and software knowledge

Supplier management

Process compliance

Problem-solving ability

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Data entry and record keeping

Job description

ANEW Resort Vulintaba is seeking a detail-oriented, trustworthy, and organised Stock Controller to join our hotel team. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing stock control activities, maintaining accurate inventory records, monitoring stock movements, and ensuring that goods are received, stored, issued, and accounted for in accordance with established company procedures.

The ideal candidate must demonstrate strong numerical and administrative skills, a high level of integrity, and the ability to identify and report stock discrepancies, wastage, and potential losses. Previous experience in stock control, inventory management, or a hotel stores environment will be advantageous. A strong commitment to accountability, accuracy, and compliance with internal controls is essential to safeguarding company assets and supporting the smooth operation of the hotel.

Strategic Purpose

Optimize inventory management and procurement processes while ensuring compliance with financial controls and supplier relationships.

Key Responsibilities

Inventory Management

• Maintain stock levels
• Conduct regular counts
• Monitor storage conditions
• Track expiration dates
• Manage stock rotation
• Record wastage
• Implement controls
• Generate reports

Procurement

• Place purchase orders
• Verify deliveries
• Monitor quality
• Maintain relationships

Financial Control

• Monitor budgets
• Verify pricing
• Process invoices
• Track variances
• Document transactions
• Support audits
• Control costs
• Maintain records

  Operational Excellence

  • Maintain par levels
  • Implement SOPs
  • Ensure compliance
  • Maintain documentation
  • Support departments
  • Monitor systems
  • Report discrepancies
  • Follow procedures

  Required Skills

  • Inventory management expertise
  • Financial and cost control awareness
  • System and software knowledge
  • Supplier management
  • Process compliance
  • Problem-solving ability
  • Attention to detail
  • Communication skills
  • Data entry and record keeping

  Performance Metrics

  • Stock accuracy
  • Cost control
  • Audit compliance
  • Documentation standards
  • Department support
  • System accuracy
  • Report timeliness