Storeman - Umhlanga

Duties & Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, and verify all incoming stock and deliveries.
• Ensure that received quantities and quality match purchase orders and delivery notes.
• Store stock correctly according to food safety and stock management principles.
• Issue stock to operational departments as required and maintain accurate records.
• Conduct regular stock counts and assist with month-end stock takes.
• Monitor stock levels and report shortages, damages, or discrepancies.
• Ensure stock rotation practices (FIFO) are consistently applied.
• Maintain cleanliness, organisation, and security of all storerooms.
• Assist with inventory administration and stock reporting.
• Adhere to company policies, health and safety regulations, and food safety standards.

Skills and Competencies

Competencies

• Working with people.
• Adhering to principles and values.
• Following instructions and procedures.
• Delivering results and meeting customer expectations.
• Adapting and responding to change.
• Coping with pressures and setbacks.
• Achieving personal work goals and objectives.
• Entrepreneurial and commercial thinking

Technical Skills

• Inventory and stock control.
• Goods receiving and issuing procedures.
• FIFO stock rotation principles.
• Record keeping and inventory administration.
• Stock reconciliation and reporting.
• Food safety and hygiene awareness.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 / Matric.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a stores, inventory, or stock control environment.
• Experience within catering, hospitality, or food service industries will be advantageous.
• Basic computer literacy, including Microsoft Excel and stock management systems.
• Good numerical and administrative skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.