Store Manager

Exceed HR and Recruitment; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Exceed HR and Recruitment seeks a Warehouse Store Manager in Stellenbosch to oversee stock control, receiving, storage, and dispatch operations. You will enforce FIFO/FEFO, maintain accurate inventory records, and ensure compliance with food safety, HACCP, GMP, and workplace safety standards while leading a small team.

Experience in warehouse settings, good computer and documentation skills, and the ability to work flexible hours are essential.

Qualifications

• Grade 12/Matric or equivalent required.
• Experience in warehouse/logistics or food manufacturing advantageous.
• Basic computer and stock-control skills.
• Good understanding of FIFO/FEFO principles.
• Basic knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and warehouse health and safety procedures.
• Ability to accurately complete stock and warehouse documentation.
• Forklift licence advantageous.
• Physically fit and able to perform lifting and manual handling duties.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, and record stock items.
• Store and organise stock with accurate inventory records.
• Apply FIFO and FEFO and monitor expiry dates.
• Pick and issue materials to production per requests.
• Conduct regular stock counts and investigate variances.
• Move goods safely within the warehouse.
• Maintain documentation of stock movements.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, GMP, hygiene and allergen-control procedures.
• Maintain a clean, safe warehouse environment.
• Report damaged goods and stock-related concerns.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Reliability

Stock control

Inventory management

Documentation

Physical fitness

Organisational skills

Education

Grade 12 / Matric or equivalent

Tools

Forklift licence

Job description

Warehouse Store Manager job vacancy in Stellenbosch.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Receive, inspect, and record raw materials, packaging, finished goods, and other stock.
• Store and organise stock correctly while maintaining accurate inventory records.
• Apply FIFO and FEFO principles and monitor stock expiry dates.
• Pick and issue materials to production according to authorised requests and schedules.
• Conduct regular stock counts and investigate stock discrepancies or variances.
• Load, unload, and move goods safely within the warehouse.
• Maintain accurate receiving, issuing, transfer, and stock movement documentation.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, HACCP, GMP, hygiene, and allergen-control procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe warehouse environment.
• Report damaged goods, contamination risks, shortages, and other stock-related concerns.

Requirements:

• Grade 12 / Matric or equivalent.
• Previous warehouse, stores, logistics, or food manufacturing experience advantageous.
• Basic computer and stock-control skills.
• Good understanding of inventory control and FIFO/FEFO principles.
• Basic knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and warehouse health and safety procedures.
• Ability to accurately complete stock and warehouse documentation.
• Forklift licence and experience advantageous.
• Physically fit and able to perform lifting and manual handling duties.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Reliable, punctual, responsible, and able to work effectively in a team.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, overtime, weekends, or shifts when required.