Stores Assistant

James Fisher and Sons plc; Milnerton; On-site; ZAR 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Provident fund with life insurance

Career development opportunities

Job summary

James Fisher and Sons plc in Cape Town seeks a proactive Stores Assistant to support day-to-day stores operations, inventory management, and stock control. You will report to the Stores Supervisor and help ensure materials are available when needed for production and service delivery.

Responsibilities include receiving goods, resolving discrepancies, picking and packing for work orders, maintaining records, and safe storage, with forklift and vehicle duties as trained.

Qualifications

• Experience in stores, warehouse, or inventory management.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Receive and inspect incoming goods and book into stock.
• Resolve delivery discrepancies with supplier and stores supervisor.
• Pick, stage, issue and pack materials for work orders.
• Prepare and dispatch customer sales orders with documentation.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and perform cycle counts.
• Ensure safe storage of stock and equipment.
• Operate forklift and delivery vehicle when required.
• Maintain high housekeeping standards in stores and workshop.

Skills

Stock control & inventory management

MRP/ERP systems experience

Attention to detail

Communication & teamwork

Driver's Licence

Tools

MRP/ERP software

MS Word

MS Excel

Outlook

Job description

About the Role

Stores Assistant Full-Time, 6 Month FTC Cape Town, South Africa

Please note that this role requires security checks.

The Role:

We are looking for a proactive and detail-orientated Stores Assistant to support the effective day-to-day running of our stores function. Reporting to the Stores Supervisor, you will assist with inventory management, stock control, and operational activities, helping to ensure materials and equipment are available when needed to support business operations.

What you'll be doing:

• Receiving and inspecting incoming goods, ensuring deliveries are accurate, compliant with purchase order requirements, and correctly booked into stock.
• Supporting the resolution of delivery discrepancies, including shortages, damages, certification issues, and invoice queries, working closely with the Stores Supervisor.
• Picking, staging, issuing, and packing materials for production work orders, ensuring all parts are correctly identified, traceable, and available when required.
• Preparing and dispatching customer sales orders, ensuring products are packed safely and accompanied by the correct documentation and certification.
• Maintaining accurate inventory records and supporting stock control activities through cycle counts and stock takes to ensure system accuracy.
• Ensuring stock, materials, and equipment are stored safely, logically, and in line with company procedures.
• Supporting the issue, control, and replenishment of consumables and tools, as well as safely operating the forklift truck and company delivery vehicle when required.
• Maintaining high standards of housekeeping across stores and workshop areas, including waste management, recycling, vehicle upkeep, and ensuring a safe working environment.
• Building positive working relationships across the business by acting with integrity, treating others with respect, and fostering a culture of trust, teamwork, and fairness.

What we're looking for:

• Proven experience in a stores, warehouse, or inventory management environment, with the ability to maintain accurate stock records and support the timely receipt, processing, and dispatch of materials.
• Strong attention to detail, with excellent organisational and problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and build positive working relationships across the business.
• Experience using MRP/ERP systems, alongside a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• A valid South African Driver's Licence.
• A commitment to working safely, delivering high standards, and contributing to a positive and professional working environment.

Why join us?

• Competitive salary and benefits package aligned with experience (Provident fund with life insurance that can be joined after 3 months service).
• Clear pathways for career development and organisational visibility
• Inclusive and supportive culture that values individual contributions
• Meaningful work with impact across safety, innovation, and global operations

About Us:

James Fisher is a global engineering services company operating across Energy, Defence, and Maritime Transport. With a strong heritage in maritime operations, we now deliver innovative solutions in challenging environments. Our One James Fisher strategy is focused on building a unified, sustainable business within the Blue Economy, driving progress through technology, expertise, and collaboration.

Visit our website at: Home | James Fisher and Sons plc For more information about our values and behaviours, follow the link: About us | James Fisher and Sons plc

James Fisher Defence (JFD), part of the James Fisher Group, is a global leader in underwater capability, delivering cutting-edge diving, submarine rescue, and hyperbaric solutions to both commercial and defence markets. Operating worldwide, JFD is the foremost provider of submarine rescue services and a trusted name in submarine escape training. We're also at the forefront of hyperbaric rescue innovation and a leading supplier of advanced diving equipment and saturation systems across the industry. Explore more about JFD

At James Fisher and Sons, we are committed to taking positive action on diversity and strongly encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and recognise that our success is driven by the talent and diversity of our workforce.