Stores Manager

West Coast Personnel; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

West Coast Personnel stores function is seeking a reliable Stores Manager for an electrical infrastructure project in the Northern Suburbs, CPT. The role focuses on stock control, materials management and supervising stores personnel to ensure timely provisioning of project materials.

Responsibilities include stock receiving, inventory accuracy, and coordination with project managers and suppliers. A Grade 12, relevant experience, and a valid driver’s license are essential; forklift licence is

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent qualification.
• Experience in stores, warehouse or inventory management.
• Experience in electrical, construction, engineering or infrastructure sector advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of stock-control, receiving and inventory-administration procedures.
• Computer literacy including Microsoft Office and stock-management systems.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel.
• Forklift licence advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily stores operations: receiving, storing, issuing and dispatching stock.
• Maintain stock records and inventory reports.
• Control electrical materials, tools, equipment, consumables and project stock.
• Coordinate with project managers, site supervisors and suppliers for materials.
• Monitor minimum and maximum stock levels and report shortages promptly.
• Supervise stores personnel and ensure safety and housekeeping.

Skills

Stock control

Leadership

Planning

Communication

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Stock management systems

Job description

STORES MANAGER – ELECTRICAL INFRASTRUCTURE
Northern Suburbs – CPT
Market Related
Position Overview
We are seeking a reliable, organized and hands-on Store Manager to oversee the daily operations of a busy stores function within an electrical infrastructure and renewable energy project environment.
The successful candidate will manage stock control, materials, tools and equipment while supervising stores personnel and ensuring that projects receive the correct materials on time.
Key Responsibilities:

• Manage daily stores operations, including receiving, storing, issuing and dispatching stock.
• Maintain accurate stock records, inventory reports and supporting documentation.
• Control electrical materials, tools, equipment, consumables and project-related stock.
• Coordinate with project managers, site supervisors and suppliers to ensure materials are available when required.
• Monitor minimum and maximum stock levels.
• Report stock shortages, damages and discrepancies promptly.
• Supervise stores personnel and maintain strong housekeeping standards.
• Ensure compliance with stores procedures and health and safety requirements.
• Maintain effective systems for stock security, traceability and accountability.
• Assist with stock audits, cycle counts and the reconciliation of variances.
• Grade 12 or an equivalent qualification.
• Relevant stores, warehouse or inventory management experience.
• Experience within the electrical, construction, engineering or infrastructure sector would be advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of stock-control, receiving, issuing and inventory-administration procedures.
• Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office and stock-management systems.
• Ability to understand material requisitions, delivery notes and supplier documentation.
• Strong leadership, communication, planning and problem-solving skills.
• Valid driver’s licence.
• Willingness to travel according to project requirements.
• A forklift licence and knowledge of electrical materials would be advantageous.

Personal Attributes:

• Honest, dependable and accountable.
• Meticulous with strong attention to detail.
• Accurate and disciplined in recordkeeping.
• Highly organised and proactive.
• Able to work under pressure and meet operational deadlines.
• Committed to safety, quality and continuous improvement.

Stores Manager • CPT - Northern Suburbs, Western Cape, ZA