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To ensure optimum stock levels in the Distribution Centre. Key Performance Areas include:

• Ensure correct receiving of stock in designated area
• Ensure proper control of stock
• Allocate stock in designated customers
• Monthly stock take and reconciliation of stock
• Report any discrepancies to the branch manager
• Monitor staff attendance and punctuality
• Timeous submission of time sheets & forms to branch manager
• Interact and build good working relationships with other departments
• Assist in ensuring that people are utilized where the need is the greatest
• Enforce Good Warehouse Practice principles

Job Purpose

This role is accountable for providing specialist outputs within the inventory control function. It is responsible for effectively managing the availability, age and losses of stock as well as ensuring adequate delivery control mechanisms are in place. The Stock Clerk is ultimately accountable for ensuring all governance processes and documentation are followed and completed to ensure that any and all physical movement of inventory is correctly reflected in SAP.

Key Accountabilities and Outputs

Assist with Producing / Manufacturing and Delivering Products

• Carry out efficient Inventory Control (Finished and Raw Materials)
• Conduct stock counts according to company standards and procedures
• Adhere to all physical pre stock take procedures
• Compile daily/weekly/monthly stock pack and have pack signed off by relevant parties
• Conduct ad hoc stock counts for unresolved variances / high value SKUs
• Check DC days of cover daily and communicate with Planning if required
• Govern Short Term Interval Control
• Ensure that all inter depot movement notes have been checked against inter depot gate register and filed
• Follow up on all In Transit shipments if not received
• Raise and drive resolution of any quality related issues

Conduct Proof of Delivery Control

• Ensure all proof of delivery notes have been checked and accounted for
• Assist with resolving and correcting invoice queries

Manage Stock Age

• Ensure FEFO principle is applied to stock movements by checking stock rotation daily, and compiling weekly stock age report

Adherence to Food Safety Requirements

• Commitment to The Beverage Companys Food Safety policy and its objectives
• Compliance with all legal, regulatory and customer requirements
• Enforce GMPs and conduct themselves in a manner conducive with food safety practices
• Maintainhigh standardsof housekeeping and hygiene of equipment,facilitiesand work environment
• Collaborate with internal food safety team to realise the organisations goals of retaining GFSI certification and continuous improvement

General Operational, Financial Management

• Actively participate in operational planning and budgeting processes
• Drive continuous improvement through streamlining and optimising relevant operational practices, processes and systems
• Ensure adherence to operational and financial frameworks of practices, processes, standards and controls
• Control cost and take the necessary action to mitigate any financial risks or non-compliance
• Ensure adherence to operational and financial frameworks of practices, processes, standards and controls

Qualifications and Experience

Bachelors degree (3 years) / NQF level 7(Essential)

• Up to 8yearsexperience(Operational Execution)
• Excel Intermediate

Key Qualities

Communication

• Routine communication in connection with instructions, requests or normal work tasks

Problem Solving

• Proactive identification of functional problems, determine cause and impact, and choose the best alternative to solve the problem based on previous experience and an understanding of the theory or practices underpinning the problem.

Relationships Maintained

• Others in own work area

Behavioural Competencies

Accountability

• Accomplishes assigned tasks and goals: takes necessary actions to keep progress against objectives on track.
• Takes full responsibility for own actions and outcomes, including mistakes.
• Always acts in the companys best interest, regardless of whether it is difficult or unpopular.

Planning and Organising

• Manages time effectively, ensuring effective completion of tasks under stressful deadlines.
• Able to prioritise activities and resources, ensuring that results are achieved effectively.
• Able to evaluate progress and make appropriate adjustments to initial plans, ensuring a successful outcome.

Continuous Improvement

• Increases performance expectations when success has been achieved
• Seeks out sources of information, including trade associations, best practice companies, customers, peers, subordinates, etc.
• Finds ways to fast-adapt improvement ideas to work processes

Customer Relations

• Asks questions to identify customer needs or expectations
• Follows through and meets personal commitments to others on time
• Takes responsibilities seriously and consistently meets the clients expectations for quality, service, and professionalism.
• Shows a strong commitment to exceeding customer expectations
• Able to own responsibility for mistakes

Legal and Ethical Conduct

• Keeps current with all the laws and company policies that govern ones work activities, or seeks counsel before acting
• Conforms with all laws and company policies that govern ones work activities
• Acts in accordance with conventional ethical and professional standards
• Takes action to enforce legal, policy, ethical and professional requirements; exposes violations

Job Title: Stock Assistant Stock clerk

Location: Gauteng (with travel to other branches, including Cape Town)

booysens 2091

Employment Type: Full-Time

Reports To: Stock Manager

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About the Role

We are seeking a hardworking, reliable, and detail-oriented Stock Assistant to join our team. This role is vital to maintaining accurate stock levels across multiple branches and ensuring smooth operations between our stores. The successful candidate will take ownership of stock management processes, assist in audits, and support the team with all stock-related activities.

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Key Responsibilities

• Conduct regular stock counts and ensure accuracy in all stock-related data.
• Monitor and analyse stock movement to identify discrepancies or trends.
• Maintain and update stock sheets and reports daily.
• Compile and manage stock take rosters for all branches.
• Assist with packing shelves and maintaining warehouse organisation.
• Support the Stock Manager in preparing monthly and quarterly reports.
• Drive between branches within Gauteng and occasionally travel to Cape Town for stock control duties.
• Ensure stock rooms are maintained in a neat, efficient, and well-documented manner.
• Work closely with other departments to ensure stock accuracy across the system.
• Participate in and support company stock takes; overtime may be required depending on timelines.

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Requirements

• Valid driver's licence and willingness to travel.
• Previous experience in stock control or warehouse operations preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Proficiency in Excel and basic data entry.
• Fast learner and able to adapt to new systems and processes quickly.
• Physically fit and able to perform hands-on tasks (lifting, packing, etc.).
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Must be reliable, punctual, and able to meet deadlines.

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Personal Attributes

• Hardworking and dependable.
• Strong sense of responsibility and ownership.
• Able to work independently and under pressure.
• Fast worker who maintains accuracy.
• Positive attitude and willingness to grow within the company.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to R7 500,00 per month

Application Question(s):

• are you physically able to pack shelves and count stock, as well as lift heavy items?

License/Certification:

• license (Required)

Work Location: In person

Introduction
We are looking for a fixed term Stock Clerk to join our fast-paced retail environment, where every day is unique and interesting. The ideal candidate must possess knowledge of stock management process with a high level of accuracy and act with honesty and integrity.

Description
To receive and dispatch merchandise within the stockroom and ensure accurate receiving of documentation, housing securing of merchandise to ensure an accurate stock file.

Key duties

• Physical receiving and dispatch of stock
• Housekeeping and security
• Deal with customers in a customer centric manner
• Effective self-management and teamwork

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12
• 1-2 Years experience as a Stock clerk

Competencies

• Numeracy skills
• Attention to detail
• Interpersonal skills
• Ability to cope under pressure
• MS office Skills
• Merchandising
• Understanding of receiving and dispatching processes
• Knowledge of company policies and procedures
• Business acumen
• Integrity
• Process and task driven
• Team Player
• Deadline orientation
• Drive and Energy

If you are a motivated and experienced individual with a passion for great customer service, we encourage you to apply for this fixed term position and help us drive success.

Application Process

• Submit a comprehensive application package including:
• Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Applications are accepted until 10 October 2025.
• Shortlisted candidates will undergo verification checks, including credit, criminal, and educational background checks.

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Job Title: Stock Clerk

Location: (Insert Location)

Position Type: Full-time

Company Description: (Insert Company Description)

Job Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized individual to join our team as a Stock Clerk. The Stock Clerk will be responsible for receiving, storing, and distributing materials, tools, equipment, and products within the company. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, the ability to work independently, and a strong work ethic.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive and inspect incoming materials and supplies
• Organize and maintain inventory levels
• Assist in maintaining warehouse cleanliness and organization
• Prepare orders for shipping and delivery
• Replenish stock as needed
• Keep accurate records of inventory levels
• Perform regular audits of inventory to ensure accuracy
• Assist in other warehouse duties as needed

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous experience in a warehouse or stockroom setting preferred
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficient in basic computer skills
• Ability to lift and move heavy items as needed

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Health benefits
• Paid time off
• Opportunities for advancement within the company

If you meet the qualifications and are interested in joining our team as a Stock Clerk, please submit your resume and cover letter for consideration.

Job Purpose:

We are looking for an organized and efficient stock clerk to join our growing business. As a stock clerk, you will manage receiving, storage, and distribution of materials as well as maintain accurate records of inventory. Our ideal candidate is attentive, energetic, and hardworking.

Key Outputs

· Ordering of Stock; Receiving of stock; Returning of stock to suppliers

· Inter-branching of stock (I.B.T.)

· Conduct stock-takes

· Resolve customer complaints within 30 days

· Do credit application

· Do credit follow up

· Receipting on computer and manual

Key Requirements

· Confident, self-motivated and driven to succeed.

· Must have good communication skills and able to work in a team.

· Have at least 2 years' experience in a furniture retail business.

· Must be Computer literate.

· Must have matric or NQF Level 4 Qualification.

· Must be a fit and proper person according to FAIS

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From R7 310,55 per month

Work Location: In person

Kuils River30 Nov 2025Full time

Overview

Essential Health Pharmacy - Kuils River is recruiting for a Stock Clerk. The successful candidate needs to accurately receive and capture incoming goods and execute and implement stock room systems for the efficient flow of goods to the pharmacy.

Essential:

Grade 12 / Matric – Mathematics 50% | Mathematics Literature 60% | Languages 50%

Computer literate MS Office (basic excel skills)

Willing and able to work retail hours

Job Description:

Ensure the receiving department adhere to:

Accurate verifying, scanning and capturing of physical goods receipts for the store in accordance with company policy and SOPs

Receiving of all goods and invoices

Check expiry dates and storage requirements of incoming products

Prevention and return of all unordered or damaged goods delivered to the store, and accurately complete credit notes for non-acceptance

Verify and check deliveries and invoices for total consistency:

Goods delivered are in fact the goods invoiced and captured in terms of quantities, variant and condition

Ensure deliveries are for the store and that the delivery note and invoice details agree

Dispatch all returns that are to be uplifted by a supplier on presentation of a pick-up slip in accordance with company policy and SOPs

Ensure the flow of stock receipts through receiving is maintained, that deliveries arriving are receipted the same day and sent to the floor

Process all returns to suppliers in compliance with company SOPs

Follow up with service assistants as to the upliftment of supplier returns

Assist the Stock Controller to oversee and manage return policy: credit note, supplier returns, warehouse credit, and monthly vendor return list

Ensure the receiving department:

Accurately capture all goods on invoices

Accurately verify and check invoices

Accurately execute cycle counts and stock take

Capture all invoices that have been goods received in compliance with operating policies

Ensure effective document flow, including capturing and filing

Execute the credits process in compliance with the company operating procedure

Ensure all physical controls over the goods receiving area are in place and operational

Support the Stock Controller and the Store Manager in ensuring the storerooms are in an orderly state

Ensure no unauthorised access is granted to the store via the good receiving area

Assist in the Management and control of high-risk stock

Competencies:

Essential:

Knowledge of receiving operating procedures, administration

Strong investigation skills

Advantageous:

Unisolv knowledge

Bilingual

2-3 years working experience in a similar environment

Please send your CV and matric certificate to with the position you are applying for in the subject line marked for Elizna's attention.

We regret that not all applicants will be interviewed.

Should you not hear from us within two weeks please consider your application unsuccessful. We are committed to the principles of Employment Equity.

Brackenfell30 Sep 2025Full time

Overview

Essential Health Pharmacy - Brackenfell is recruiting for a Stock Clerk. The successful candidate needs to accurately receive and capture incoming goods and execute and implement stock room systems for the efficient flow of goods to the pharmacy.

Essential:

Grade 12 / Matric – Mathematics 50% | Mathematics Literature 60% | Languages 50%

Computer literate MS Office (basic excel skills)

Willing and able to work retail hours

Job Description:

Ensure the receiving department adhere to:

Accurate verifying, scanning and capturing of physical goods receipts for the store in accordance with company policy and SOPs

Receiving of all goods and invoices

Check expiry dates and storage requirements of incoming products

Prevention and return of all unordered or damaged goods delivered to the store, and accurately complete credit notes for non-acceptance

Verify and check deliveries and invoices for total consistency:

Goods delivered are in fact the goods invoiced and captured in terms of quantities, variant and condition

Ensure deliveries are for the store and that the delivery note and invoice details agree

Dispatch all returns that are to be uplifted by a supplier on presentation of a pick-up slip in accordance with company policy and SOPs

Ensure the flow of stock receipts through receiving is maintained, that deliveries arriving are receipted the same day and sent to the floor

Process all returns to suppliers in compliance with company SOPs

Follow up with service assistants as to the upliftment of supplier returns

Assist the Stock Controller to oversee and manage return policy: credit note, supplier returns, warehouse credit, and monthly vendor return list

Ensure the receiving department:

Accurately capture all goods on invoices

Accurately verify and check invoices

Accurately execute cycle counts and stock take

Capture all invoices that have been goods received in compliance with operating policies

Ensure effective document flow, including capturing and filing

Execute the credits process in compliance with the company operating procedure

Ensure all physical controls over the goods receiving area are in place and operational

Support the Stock Controller and the Store Manager in ensuring the storerooms are in an orderly state

Ensure no unauthorised access is granted to the store via the good receiving area

Assist in the Management and control of high-risk stock

Competencies:

Essential:

Knowledge of receiving operating procedures, administration

Strong investigation skills

Advantageous:

Unisolv knowledge

Bilingual

2-3 years working experience in a similar environment

Please send your CV and matric certificate to with the position you are applying for in the subject line marked for Elizna's attention.

We regret that not all applicants will be interviewed.

Should you not hear from us within two weeks please consider your application unsuccessful. We are committed to the principles of Employment Equity.

OK Furniture, a division of the Shoprite Group, Africa's largest retailer, currently has excellent opportunities available to join our Admin team. This opportunity will have you operating in a fast-paced furniture retail environment If you can adapt to identifying and meeting customer's needs, take full responsibility for the accuracy of the Stock Ledger at store level. then this is the role for you.