Stores Manager - Northern Suburbs - CPT - Competitive salary

West Coast Personnel; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

West Coast Personnel is seeking a Stores Controller to manage daily store operations in the Western Cape. You will oversee receiving, storing, issuing and dispatching stock, while maintaining accurate stock records and documentation.

The role requires leadership, strong planning and problem-solving skills, with the ability to read requisitions and supplier docs. A valid driver’s licence is essential; forklift licence is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent required.
• Experience in stores, warehouse or inventory management preferred.
• Knowledge of stock-control, receiving and inventory procedures is essential.
• Ability to read requisitions, delivery notes and supplier documentation.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel.
• Forklift licence advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily stores operations including receiving, storing, issuing and dispatching stock.
• Maintain accurate stock records and reporting; support documentation.
• Control electrical materials, tools, equipment and consumables; assist with stock audits and variance reconciliation.
• Coordinate with project managers, site supervisors and suppliers to ensure material availability.
• Supervise stores personnel and ensure health and safety compliance.
• Maintain stock security, traceability and accountability.

Skills

Stock control

Receiving

Inventory administration

Leadership

Communication

Planning

Problem solving

Driver's license

Forklift license

Travel willing

Electrical materials knowledge

Computer literacy

Education

Grade 12

Tools

Stock management systems

MS 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 driverâs 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.