Workshop Material Controller

Concor Construction (Pty) Ltd; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Concor Construction (Pty) Ltd invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for the position of Workshop Material Controller at the Msikaba Bridge Manufacturing – Highveld Workshop in Emalahleni. The successful candidate will be responsible for controlling the receipt, verification, storage, issuing, and traceability of materials throughout the manufacturing process.

This role supports uninterrupted fabrication by ensuring material availability, accurate records, production readiness, and

Qualifications

• Grade 12 (Matric).
• Relevant qualification in Logistics, Supply Chain, Production, Materials Management, Engineering or related field is highly advantageous.
• Must have a valid driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, verify, identify, store, preserve, and issue materials per project procedures and specifications.
• Maintain accurate material registers, issue records, stock balances and traceability.
• Coordinate safe material handling and movement within the workshop to prevent damage or loss.
• Verify materials issued for fabrication against drawings and client requirements.
• Support QA/QC during inspections and handover documentation, and promote HSE compliance.

Skills

Material control

Stock management

ERP systems

Inventory accuracy

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Grade 12 (Matric)

Logistics/Supply Chain qualification

Driver's licence

Tools

MS Excel

ERP systems

BOM interpretation

Job description

Job category: Construction, Design, Architecture and Property

Location: South Africa

Contract: Fixed Term Contract

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Yes

About our company

Concor

Introduction

Concor Infrastructure invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for the position of Workshop Material Controller at the Msikaba Bridge Manufacturing – Highveld Workshop in Emalahleni.The successful candidate will be responsible for controlling the receipt, verification, identification, storage, issuing, movement, and traceability of materials throughout the manufacturing process.This role supports uninterrupted fabrication by ensuring material availability, accurate records, production readiness, and compliance with approved drawings, specifications, project procedures, quality requirements, and HSE standards.In line with our Employment Equity commitments, preference may be given to suitably qualified candidates from designated groups.

The successful candidate will be accountable for, but not limited to, the following key outputs :

Material Control and Handling

• Receive, inspect, verify, identify, store, preserve, and issue materials in line with project procedures, approved specifications, work packs, nesting schedules, and fabrication priorities.
• Check certificates, heat numbers, grades, dimensions, quantities, purchase orders, and delivery documents to ensure material compliance and traceability.
• Coordinate safe material handling and movement within the workshop to prevent damage, deterioration, loss, or loss of traceability.
• Maintain accurate material registers, issue records, stock balances, traceability records, and inventory documentation.
• Monitor material availability, report shortages or discrepancies, and assist with stock counts, reconciliations, and audits.

Production Support and Nesting

• Confirm material availability, allocate correct grades and plate sizes, and ensure materials are ready for planned fabrication activities.
• Coordinate with Planning and Production to optimise material use, reduce waste, and support manufacturing schedules.
• Control offcuts and reusable materials by ensuring correct identification, recording, and return to stock where applicable.

Material Verification and Traceability

• Verify that materials issued for fabrication comply with approved drawings, specifications, client requirements, and quality procedures.
• Maintain traceability from receipt through cutting, fabrication, assembly, and final completion.
• Support QA/QC during inspections, audits, client witness activities, MRBs, Quality Data Books, and handover documentation.
• Identify and report discrepancies, damaged materials, incorrect certifications, or non-conforming products, and support corrective actions.

Health, Safety and Environmental Compliance

• Perform material handling and control activities in accordance with project HSE requirements, company policies, and applicable legislation.
• Promote safe work practices during workshop activities, including lifting operations, material handling, access, hot work interfaces, and related hazards.
• Report unsafe conditions, participate in toolbox talks and risk assessments, and support corrective actions arising from audits, inspections, or incidents.
• Support the organisation’s commitment to Zero Harm, continuous safety improvement, and compliance with statutory, client, and project HSE requirements.

The successful candidate will be organised, accurate, safety-conscious, and able to work effectively in a fast-paced structural steel manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 (Matric).
• Relevant qualification in Logistics, Supply Chain, Production, Materials Management, Engineering, or a related technical field will behighly advantageous.
• Must have a valid driver’s licence.

Advantageous

• Structural steel fabrication, bridge manufacturing, CNC plate cutting, nesting, steel plate or section control, welding consumables, ERP systems, and Manufacturing Record Book support.
• Forklift and/or overhead crane certification.
• Training or experience in ISO 9001, QA/QC documentation, or material traceability systems.

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in material control, stores, warehouse, workshop logistics, or inventory control within a manufacturing, fabrication, or heavy engineering environment.
• Experience in material receiving, issuing, identification, traceability, stock records, registers, and inventory systems.
• Experience working with engineering drawings, material specifications, BOMs, and production material requirements.
• Experience coordinating material movements to support planned production activities.
• Computer literacy with proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of material control, stock management, warehouse processes, and workshop logistics.
• Understanding of material traceability requirements, including heat numbers, material grades, certificates, and issue records.
• Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings, material schedules, BOMs, cutting lists, and nesting requirements.
• Knowledge of structural steel materials, plate and section identification, storage, handling, preservation, and issuing processes.
• Understanding of QA/QC documentation requirements, including material certificates, inspection records, MRBs, Quality Data Books, and handover records.
• Working knowledge of inventory systems, material registers, stock reconciliations, and basic ERP or warehouse management systems.
• Understanding of safe material handling, lifting operations, rigging basics, and workshop HSE requirements.
• Strong planning, coordination, communication, and problem-solving skills, with high attention to detail.

Personal Attributes

• Highly organised, accurate, and detail orientated.
• Able to work under pressure, prioritise tasks, and support production deadlines.
• Clear and professional communicator across Production, Planning, QA/QC, Procurement, and Stores.
• Proactive, reliable, accountable, safety-conscious, and committed to maintaining traceability and compliance.