Stores / Inventory Manager

Network Finance; Klerksdorp; On-site; ZAR 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Finance invites an experienced Stores & Inventory Manager for a leading mining conglomerate in the North West. You will own the stores function, manage stock levels, budgets and ensure materials are available to keep production moving.

You will lead a team, drive inventory improvements, enforce controls and partner with procurement to optimize stock accuracy in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.

Qualifications

• Degree preferred in a relevant field.
• 5–10 years in a similar stores/inventory role.
• Mining industry experience is essential.
• Proven management and leadership experience.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, operational environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage stores and inventory function.
• Control stock levels, consumables and inventory accuracy.
• Oversee purchasing, receiving and issuing of stock.
• Manage goods receipts and stock movements.
• Drive inventory planning and budget control.
• Monitor stock variances and improve inventory processes.
• Lead and develop the stores team.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures and inventory controls.

Skills

Inventory management

Leadership

Analytical skills

People management

Education

Relevant degree preferred

Tools

Sage

Job description

Our client is a leading mining conglomerate operating in the North West, where operational excellence starts long before equipment reaches the mine. They're looking for an experienced Stores & Inventory Manager to take ownership of the stores function, ensuring inventory is accurately controlled, budgets are managed and materials are available when the business needs them. This is a hands‑on leadership role for someone who enjoys bringing structure to complexity, leading a team and making operational improvements that have a real impact on production.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage stores and inventory function
• Control stock levels, consumables and inventory accuracy
• Oversee purchasing, receiving and issuing of stock
• Manage goods receipts and stock movements
• Drive inventory planning and budget control
• Monitor stock variances and improve inventory processes
• Lead and develop the stores team
• Ensure compliance with company procedures and inventory controls

Job Experience and Skills:

• Relevant Degree preferred
• 5 to 10 years' experience in a similar role
• Mining industry experience is essential
• Proven management and leadership experience
• Sage experience
• Strong analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Able to work in a fast-paced, operational environment