Inventory Controller

Bring your skills as a Inventory Controller to Grahamstown and join a team that moves fast. This Eastern Cape role is one to watch.

The Role

This Inventory Controller role sits within the logistics jobs function in Grahamstown. It offers a defined scope, clear measures of success, and the support of an experienced team across Eastern Cape.

The role suits a candidate who values consistency and clear communication. The Grahamstown operation runs on accurate work, steady relationships and a genuine respect for the people in the team.

Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Inventory Controller to step into the logistics jobs workflow quickly. Institutional knowledge is well-organised, so people are not reinventing the wheel from one week to the next.

Crucially, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Grahamstown also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.

A Typical Day

Your day kicks off in the yard or at the dock, checking schedules, briefing your team and lining up the day’s priorities. You move between receiving, picking, dispatch and the WMS, keeping a close eye on accuracy and time slots. There are constant conversations — with drivers, controllers, customers and the warehouse floor — and the better you communicate, the smoother things run. By the end of the shift, the racks are tidy, the trucks are out, and the next inbound load is already on its way.

Crucially, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Eastern Cape operations throw up the unexpected.

No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in Grahamstown.

In addition, the Grahamstown office buzzes through peak hours and settles into focused, productive lulls in between, giving you time to plan and reset before the next stretch of work.

Equal Opportunity

Beyond that, the organisation is committed to transformation and equal opportunity. Hiring is on merit, and applications are actively encouraged from women, youth, people with disabilities and other historically disadvantaged groups in line with the Employment Equity plan and B-BBEE objectives.

Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across Eastern Cape.

B-BBEE compliance is more than a scorecard here. It informs how the business invests in skills development, supplier diversity and community engagement across the country.

Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Grahamstown.

Where You’ll Work

Practically speaking, the environment is operationally driven and physical at times, with shift-based work, strict safety standards and a strong focus on accuracy and on-time delivery.

Crucially, the working environment is set up to give the team the focus needed for deeper work, while keeping collaboration and quick problem-solving close at hand.

A respectful, professional environment is the standard in Eastern Cape. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.

Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Grahamstown site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

About Grahamstown

Notably, the role is based in Grahamstown, close to the East London Industrial Park. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Grahamstown and the broader Eastern Cape region.

If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Grahamstown, Eastern Cape.

Accessibility is taken seriously: where the role allows, the team works toward a balance of in-office presence and flexibility for candidates based in and around Grahamstown.

Many candidates already living within reach of Grahamstown cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Eastern Cape economy.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Maintain housekeeping standards in racking, aisles and yard areas
• Pick, pack and dispatch orders accurately within agreed cut-offs
• Monitor third-party logistics partners against agreed KPIs
• Plan delivery routes to maximise vehicle utilisation and on-time delivery
• Process returns, claims and damaged stock through the agreed workflow
• Liaise with transporters, drivers and customers on dispatch schedules
• Operate forklifts and material handling equipment safely
• Ensure full compliance with road traffic, OHS Act and customs requirements

Minimum Requirements

• 2+ years’ experience in warehousing, distribution or logistics
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced, target-driven environment
• Physically able to perform manual handling duties safely
• Relevant logistics, supply chain or warehousing qualification (preferred)
• Understanding of inbound, outbound and stock-take processes
• Ability to work shifts, including night shifts and weekends
• Experience using a Warehouse Management System (WMS)

Equally, if most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.