Storeman - Construction Site

West Coast Personnel; Langebaan; On-site; ZAR 150,000 - 180,000; Part time

Job summary

West Coast Personnel seeks a diligent Stock Controller for a fixed-term site role in Langebaan to manage stock on site, receive deliveries, and uphold accurate records.

You will monitor counts, reconcile variances, and coordinate with subcontractors, ensuring organized stock yards and timely stock movements under site supervision.

Qualifications

• Matric / Grade 12.

Responsibilities

• Take full accountability for stock received, stored and issued on site.
• Receive supplier deliveries and check quantities and condition against purchase orders and delivery notes.
• Accurately book stock in and out.
• Issue stock to subcontractors and ensure all movements are properly recorded.
• Maintain accurate stock records and supporting documentation.
• Conduct regular stock counts and reconcile variances.
• Investigate stock discrepancies and take corrective action where required.
• Monitor stock levels together with the Procurement Manager.
• Keep the stock yard organized, clean and secure.
• Ensure stock procedures are consistently followed.
• Work with the Creditors Department regarding stock returns to suppliers.
• Coordinate and oversee tasks assigned to stock-yard staff.
• Identify opportunities to improve stock-yard processes and controls.
• Assist subcontractors when materials are required.
• Be available to start earlier on certain days when subcontractor requirements or site demands require it.
• Assist with ad hoc operational duties as required.

Skills

Stock control

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Administrative skills

Time management

Detail oriented

Bilingual Afrikaans English

Valid driver’s license

Independent work

Team player

Tools

Excel

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Take full accountability for stock received, stored and issued on site.
• Receive supplier deliveries and check quantities and condition against purchase orders and delivery notes.
• Accurately book stock in and out.
• Issue stock to subcontractors and ensure all movements are properly recorded.
• Maintain accurate stock records and supporting documentation.
• Conduct regular stock counts and reconcile variances.
• Investigate stock discrepancies and take corrective action where required.
• Monitor stock levels together with the Procurement Manager.
• Keep the stock yard organized, clean and secure.
• Ensure stock procedures are consistently followed.
• Work with the Creditors Department regarding stock returns to suppliers.
• Coordinate and oversee tasks assigned to stock-yard staff.
• Identify opportunities to improve stock-yard processes and controls.
• Assist subcontractors when materials are required.
• Be available to start earlier on certain days when subcontractor requirements or site demands require it.
• Assist with ad hoc operational duties as required.

Minimum Requirements

• Matric / Grade 12.
• Previous stores, stock-control, warehouse or construction-site stores experience strongly preferred.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Own reliable transport.
• Good Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong MS Office ability.
• Strong administrative and record-keeping skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good time-management skills.
• Able to meet deadlines.
• Fully bilingual in Afrikaans and English, written and spoken.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.

Key Personal Attributes

We are specifically looking for someone who is:

• Accountable – takes ownership of the stock and the accuracy of the records.
• Quick-thinking – able to respond to changing site requirements.
• Proactive – identifies issues before they become problems.
• Hands-on – willing to get involved and keep the site stores running smoothly.
• Organized and methodical.
• Reliable and trustworthy.
• Comfortable working in a fast-moving construction environment.

Working Conditions

• Fixed-term contract.
• Site-based in Langebaan.
• Reports into the site team.
• Additional or earlier working hours may occasionally be required to support subcontractors or peak site activity.