Storeman - Belville

MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company SA; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company SA is seeking a Stores/Depot Operator in Cape Town. You will issue materials, manage stock, handle PPE, and maintain accurate records. The role requires Grade 12, 2–3 years in a stores or depot environment, proficiency in Cardex/OV, and the ability to work under pressure.

You will ensure timely processing, stock accuracy, and compliance with safety and documentation standards in a fast-paced depot setting.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 / Matric certificate is essential.
• 2–3 years’ experience in a stores, depot or workshop environment.

Responsibilities

• Issuing materials, consumables and PPE per procedures.
• Conduct monthly stock takes to ensure accurate inventory.
• Prepare and update claims and warranty records.
• Manage reefer spares stock and related documentation.
• Record transactions in Cardex and OV systems.
• Update month end stock orders in purchasing system.
• Ensure invoices and job cards are submitted to Head Office within 2 days.

Skills

Stock control knowledge

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Independent work

Manual handling

Physical fitness

Valid driver''s license

Education

Grade 12 / Matric certificate

Tools

Cardex

OV system

MS Office

Job description

About Us

MSC is a privately owned global shipping company founded in 1970 by Gianluigi Aponte. As one of the world’s leading container shipping lines with headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, MSC operates in over 675 offices across more than 155 countries worldwide with over 200,000 MSC Group employees. With access to an integrated network of road, rail and sea transport resources which stretches across the globe, the company prides itself on delivering global service with local knowledge.

MSC is a world leader in global container shipping and a company offering global service with local knowledge. MSC also provides integrated network of road, rail and sea transport resources which stretches across the globe.

WHO WE ARE

Ourvalues are the beating heart of our business, they are the cornerstone of ourCompany, supporting our vision, shaping our culture, and establishing ourfuture direction.

• We are a Family Company
• Wehave Passion
• We are in Continuous Evolution
• We Care for People
• We believe in Equal Opportunities

Thesevalues are our guiding light. They set a clear path for us to follow; they helpus grow together and they provide us all with the spirit of success.

Duties & Responsibilities

Depot Operations

• Responsible for the issuing of materials, consumables, and power tools in accordance with company procedures.
• Conducts monthly stock takes of all materials, consumables, and power tools to ensure accurate inventory control.
• Issues personal protective equipment (PPE) in line with health and safety requirements.
• Prepare and update claims records (Claim Production).
• Record and monitor warranty units, ensuring proper documentation and control (Warranty Production).
• Manage reefer spares stock, including issuing, tracking, and updating records in the Cardex and CPS 70 spreadsheet.
• Requisition reefer spares in line with operational requirements.
• Receive and verify reefer spares deliveries, prepare GRN documentation and schedules, and forward to Head Office.
• Conduct monthly stock counts, investigate and resolve discrepancies, and reconcile stock levels Ensure all invoices and job cards are submitted to Head Office within the prescribed two-day turnaround time
• Compile transfer documentation and ensure that both the system and Cardex records are accurately updated.
• Capturing of month end stock order on the purchasing system

Reports

• Record all issuances of materials, consumables, and power tools accurately.
• Ensure all transactions are correctly captured in the Cardex system.
• Compile and submit requisitions in a timely manner.
• Receive and verify internally placed orders against supporting documentation.
• Promptly notify the Procurement Officer of any defects or discrepancies in goods received.

Ad hock

• Assist with updating container condition changes and compiling reefer stock reports as required.
• Support the accurate and timely updating of data on the OV system.
• Follow any reasonable instruction that is given

Desired Experience & Qualification

Minimum Academic and Professional Qualifications and Experience Required for this position

• Grade 12 / Matric certificate (essential).
• Minimum of 2–3 years’ experience in a stores, depot, or workshop environment.
• Sound knowledge of stock control processes, including materials, consumables, PPE, and power tools.
• Experience in a container depot, logistics, or reefer operations environment (advantageous).
• Computer literacy essential (MS Office); experience with systems such as Cardex and OV preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in record-keeping.
• Good communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Physically fit and able to perform manual handling duties.
• Valid Drivers license
• Valid forklift license (advantageous).

Our company provides equalemployment opportunities (EEO),takinginto account local equity laws, to all employees and applicants for employmentandprohibits unfair discrimination withregards to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.