Stores Manager

West Coast Personnel; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

West Coast Personnel is seeking an experienced Stores Controller to manage daily stores operations, stock receiving, issuing and dispatching, and maintain accurate records in the South African construction sector. The role requires strong leadership, planning and problem-solving, with forklift licence and driver’s licence advantageous.

You will coordinate with project managers, site supervisors and suppliers to ensure materials are available when required, while upholding safety and quality

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent qualification required.
• Strong leadership, communication and planning skills essential.
• Experience in stores/inventory management in construction/electrical sectors advantageous.
• Familiarity with stock-control, receiving and issuing procedures.
• Proficient in stock-management systems and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily stores operations including receiving, storing, issuing and dispatching stock.
• Maintain accurate stock records and supporting documentation.
• Control electrical materials, tools and project-related stock.
• Coordinate with project managers, site supervisors and suppliers to ensure material Availability.
• Monitor minimum and maximum stock levels and report discrepancies.
• Supervise stores personnel and ensure health and safety compliance.
• Maintain stock security, traceability and accountability.
• Assist with stock audits and cycle counts.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Planning

Problem-solving

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Tools

Stock management software

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.

Minimum Requirements:

• 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.