Stores Operator

Coca-Cola Beverages Africa; Tzaneen; On-site; ZAR 100,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Coca-Cola Beverages Africa in Limpopo is seeking a Warehouse Support assistant to perform basic stores and material handling in a production environment. You will assist with stock receiving, labeling, shelving, and 5S housekeeping, and support SAP transactions for the controller.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years in a warehouse or manufacturing setting, Matric, and a basic understanding of ERP systems. Forklift license is advantageous and physical fitness is required.

Qualifications

• Matric/Grade 12 is required.
• Basic stores/logistics training is advantageous.
• Forklift license is advantageous if applicable.
• 1–2 years in a warehouse or manufacturing support environment.
• Exposure to stock receiving, issuing and handling of engineering parts.
• Experience in a safety- and quality-compliant industrial setting.
• Familiarity with engineering components and reading delivery notes.
• Basic understanding of ERP systems or data capture.

Responsibilities

• Manual material handling and bin management.
• Stock receiving, labeling and shelving with 5S adherence.
• Assist with SAP transactions in support of the Controller.
• Support urgent material requests during breakdowns.
• Coordinate with technicians and artisans for parts transfer.
• Maintain stock accuracy and documentation.
• Monitor shelf life and obsolescence checks.
• Operate basic material handling equipment (e.g., pallet jack).

Skills

Stock control

Documentation handling

ERP familiarity

Reading delivery notes

Physical stock counting

Teamwork & communication

Safety compliance

Attention to detail

Basic warehouse procedures

Engineering components knowledge

Education

Matric / Grade 12 – Required

Basic stores, logistics, or warehouse training – Advantageous

Forklift operation license – Advantageous

Tools

SAP transactions

ERP systems

Job description

Role Purpose

• Manual Material Handling & Bin Management
• Basic Inventory Counting & Stock Movement
• Stock Receiving, Labelling & Shelving
• Storekeeping & Housekeeping (5S)Adherence to Safety, Quality & Environmental Standards
• Assistance with SAP Transactions (in support of Controller)Maintenance Breakdown Support
• Documentation Handling
• Shelf Life & Obsolescence Checks
• Use of Material Handling Equipment (e.g., pallet jack)

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Customer Service and Responsiveness

• Respond promptly to urgent material requests during breakdowns.
• Support internal teams with locating parts or transferring items to work areas.
• Foster cooperative working relationships with technicians and artisans.

KBI

• Stock Accuracy (Physical vs. System)
• Timeliness of Material Issuance
• Housekeeping (5S) Compliance Score
• Number of Issuing/Receiving Errors
• Audit Findings (Stock Handling/Documentation)
• Number of Safety or Non-Conformance Incidents Reported
• Obsolete/Expired Stock Prevented or Flagged

Skills And Experience And Education

Education

• Matric / Grade 12 – Required
• Basic stores, logistics, or warehouse training – Advantageous
• Forklift operation license – Advantageous (if applicable)

Experience

• 1–2 years experience in a warehouse, engineering stores, or manufacturing support environment
• Exposure to stock receiving, issuing, and physical handling of engineering parts
• Experience working in a safety- and quality-compliant industrial setting

Skills

• Knowledge of basic warehouse and stores procedures
• Familiarity with engineering components (e.g., bearings, belts, tools)
• Ability to read basic delivery notes and stock labels
• Competence in physical stock counting and tagging
• Good organizational and housekeeping skills
• Attention to detail and commitment to safety
• Basic understanding of ERP systems or ability to support data capturing
• Physical fitness to handle lifting and movement of materials
• Teamwork and communication with internal stakeholders