Storekeeper

Tsebo Solutions Group; Richards Bay; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering and hospitality services provider seeks a Storekeeper in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. The role includes receiving deliveries, managing stock to ensure quality and safety per food safety standards, maintaining stock records, and assisting with weekly and monthly counts. Candidates should have 1–2 years of experience in stock control or a related field, preferably in catering. The position requires physical ability for stock handling and a reliable, team-oriented attitude.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years’ experience as a Storekeeper, Stock Controller, or in a similar role preferred.
• Experience in catering, hospitality, or food service environment advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Receive all deliveries and check quantities, quality, and condition.
• Record stock received accurately and report shortages or damages.
• Store goods in the correct areas, following FIFO and food safety standards.
• Issue stock to the kitchen based on approved requisitions.
• Maintain up-to-date daily stock records.
• Assist with stock counts and support loss control.
• Keep stores clean and compliant with hygiene and HACCP requirements.
• Monitor and record temperatures in fridges and freezers.
• Ensure correct labeling and monitoring of expiry dates.
• Help reduce stock losses through proper rotation and secure storage.
• Support cost-effective stock management.

Skills

Basic understanding of stock control processes

Ability to complete stock sheets accurately

Basic numeracy and attention to detail

Knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices

Physically able to lift and handle stock safely

Reliable and able to follow instructions

Ability to work well with others

Job description

Responsibilities

• Receive all deliveries and check quantities, quality, and condition against delivery notes.
• Record stock received accurately and report any shortages, damages, or discrepancies.
• Store goods in the correct areas, following FIFO and food safety standards.
• Issue stock to the kitchen and service areas based on approved requisitions.
• Maintain up-to-date daily stock records and stock sheets.
• Assist with weekly and monthly stock counts and support loss control.
• Keep dry stores, fridges, and freezers clean, organised, and compliant with hygiene and HACCP requirements.
• Monitor and record temperatures in fridges and freezers and report any issues immediately.
• Ensure correct labelling, packaging, and monitoring of expiry dates.
• Help reduce stock losses through proper rotation, secure storage, and controlled issuing.
• Support cost-effective stock management and minimise wastage.

Skills and Competencies

• Basic understanding of stock control processes (receiving, issuing, rotation, and record-keeping).
• Able to complete stock sheets, delivery notes, and requisition forms accurately.
• Basic numeracy and attention to detail when counting and checking stock.
• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene practices, and safe storage of food items (HACCP awareness).
• Physically able to lift, move, and handle stock safely.
• Reliable, honest, and able to follow instructions and procedures consistently.
• Able to work well with others and support a positive team environment.

Qualifications

1–2 years’ experience as a Storekeeper, Stock Controller, or in a similar role (preferred).

Experience in a catering, hospitality, or food service environment (advantageous).