Warehouse Lead

STELO; Noord-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

STELO is seeking a Warehouse Lead to supervise and coordinate warehouse operations at a zinc mine, ensuring safe handling, storage, issuing, and reconciliation of materials, spares, and equipment. You will support production, maintenance, and engineering teams with reliable inventory and process improvements.

The role requires 3–5 years in warehouse/storekeeping and a Grade 12 or equivalent, with a preference for a Supply Chain or Warehousing Diploma and experience in mining or heavy industry.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent is required.
• Diploma in Supply Chain, Logistics, or Warehousing is preferred.
• Experience with mining or heavy industry is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily warehouse activities including receiving, storing, issuing, and dispatching materials.
• Capture transactions in ERP/CMMS systems (SAP, Pragma, OnKey, Ellipse) accurately and timely.
• Assign tasks to warehouse staff and supervise performance.
• Maintain housekeeping and proper inventory layout for efficient workflow.
• Conduct regular cycle counts and stock takes; monitor levels and support procurement.
• Ensure compliance with MHSA and other safety regulations; enforce PPE use and safe handling.
• Verify deliveries against orders; manage documentation and QA checks.
• Coordinate outbound shipments and returns; support maintenance with timely spare parts.
• Maintain records for bin locations, serials, batches, and calibration items; ensure traceability.
• Train staff on procedures, ERP usage, and safety briefings; drive process improvements.

Skills

Warehouse leadership

ERP/CMMS knowledge

Inventory management

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Grade 12 (Matric) or equivalent

Diploma in Supply Chain or Warehousing

Tools

SAP MM

Prerequisite ERP/CMMS systems

Job description

To supervise and coordinate all warehouse operations at the zinc mine, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant handling, storage, issuing, and reconciliation of materials, spares, consumables, and equipment. The Warehouse Lead supports production, engineering, and maintenance teams by ensuring reliable supply of critical items, accurate inventory control, and continuous improvement of warehouse processes.

Key Responsibilities

Warehouse Operations Supervision

• Oversee daily warehouse activities including receiving, storing, issuing, and dispatching materials.
• Ensure accurate and timely capturing of all transactions in the ERP/CMMS system (SAP, Pragma, OnKey, etc.).
• Allocate tasks to warehouse clerks, storemen, forklift operators, and assistants.
• Ensure proper housekeeping, segregation, and inventory layout for efficient workflow.

Inventory & Stock Control

• Conduct regular cycle counts, bin verifications, and full stock takes.
• Monitor inventory levels and support procurement with re‑order requirements.
• Manage critical spares and high-value engineering components.
• Preservation and Storage Best Practices.

Safety, Compliance & Risk Management

Enforce strict adherence to:

• Mine Health & Safety Act (MHSA)
• Safe lifting and material handling procedures
• Hazardous materials storage regulations
• PPE requirements
• Fire safety and emergency procedures
• Ensure correct handling and storage of chemicals, lubricants, fuels, and flammables.
• Identify and report safety hazards in the warehouse area.

Receiving & Dispatch Management

• Verify incoming deliveries against purchase orders and specifications.
• Ensure correct documentation: delivery notes, GRNs, waybills, MSDS, etc.
• Inspect items for damage, quality issues, and compliance with requirements.
• Coordinate outbound shipments and returns to suppliers.

Support to Maintenance & Operations

• Work closely with maintenance planners, artisans, and production supervisors to ensure timely supply of:
• Mechanical spares
• Electrical and instrumentation equipment
• Safety stock and consumables
• Support urgent breakdown requests and critical spare issuance.
• Ensure correct linking of parts to work orders and job packs.

Warehouse Document & Data Management

Maintain accurate records for:

• Bin locations
• Serialized and batch-controlled items
• Calibration items
• Ensure document traceability, adherence to SOPs, and archival of records.
• Supervise and mentor warehouse personnel.
• Conduct daily toolbox talks and safety briefings.
• Train staff on warehouse procedures, ERP systems, and equipment operation.
• Manage staff discipline, attendance, and performance.
• Identify inefficiencies and propose process improvements.
• Support warehouse layout optimization and inventory management enhancements.
• Implement barcoding, labelling, and digital tracking improvements (where applicable).

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of warehouse operations and supply chain principles.
• Competence with ERP/CMMS systems (SAP, Oracle, Pragma, OnKey, Ellipse).
• Knowledge of engineering spares and mining-related consumables.
• Forklift and material-handling equipment awareness.
• Strong understanding of inventory accuracy, cycle counting, and stock analysis.
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
• High attention to detail and organizational discipline.
• Effective communication with maintenance, engineering, and procurement teams.
• Analytical skills and problem-solving mindset.
• Strong safety awareness.

Qualifications & Experience

• Grade 12 (Matric) or equivalent.
• 3–5 years warehouse/storekeeping experience.
• 1–2 years in a supervisory or team lead role.
• Experience in mining, manufacturing, or heavy industry.

Preferred

• Diploma in Supply Chain, Logistics, or Warehousing Management.
• SAP MM or similar system training.
• Experience with critical spares management for heavy industrial equipment.
• Valid forklift licence (advantage).

Physical & Work Environment Conditions

• Work in warehouse and yard areas with exposure to movement of forklifts, trucks, and materials.
• Must be able to lift and handle items within safety guidelines.
• Occasional work in dusty or noisy plant-adjacent environments.
• Standard hours with potential overtime during shutdowns or urgent operational demands.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Inventory accuracy (>95%).
• Stock count variance reduction.
• On-time material availability for maintenance and operations.
• Compliance with warehouse safety standards.
• Efficiency of receiving and issuing processes.
• Team performance and adherence to procedures.