Work-Force
A vacancy has been confirmed for a Stock Controller based in Mbombela, Mpumalanga. The successful candidate will join an established team within the retail jobs function.
Overview
An experienced Stock Controller is needed to support operations in Mbombela. The role forms part of how the business keeps its retail jobs portfolio strong in Mpumalanga.
Communication runs both ways. Managers across the retail jobs team in Mpumalanga make time for one-to-ones, and people are expected to speak up early when something needs attention.
Reasonable working hours and respectful planning are part of how the role runs. The team values strong delivery, and load is balanced fairly across the retail jobs group in Mbombela.
Tools, systems and information are there to support the role rather than slow it down. The company continues to invest in the technology that backs its Mbombela teams, and the new Stock Controller will feel that from the first week.
Your Team
The team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Mbombela office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Mpumalanga operations get busy.
Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.
Equally, the team mix in Mbombela reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.
Collaboration is the default working mode. Whether picking up a quick query or working through a complex project, you will find colleagues willing to lean in and help.
Career Growth
This role can grow with you. Strong performers in the retail jobs team in Mbombela have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.
Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Mbombela have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Mpumalanga.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Mbombela team member.
What Your Day Looks Like
Your day usually starts before the doors open, walking the floor, checking displays and making sure tills are float-ready. As customers arrive, you switch into service mode, moving between till points, fitting rooms and the stockroom, helping shoppers find what they need and keeping a quiet eye on shrinkage. By the afternoon, you might be receiving a delivery, training a new team member or planning the next promotion, and by close of business you’re cashing up, balancing reports and getting the store ready to do it all again tomorrow.
No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in Mbombela.
Notably, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Mpumalanga operations throw up the unexpected.
Importantly, the Mbombela 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.
What We Offer
You will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The Mbombela colleagues take pride in supporting one another and in doing the retail jobs side of the business properly, day in and day out.
Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Mbombela teams.
Equally, the company reinvests in its people: paid training, internal moves and the chance to take on bigger projects are all part of how careers in Mbombela keep progressing.
Benefits are clear and consistent. Beyond the package on offer, the role includes the supports you would expect from an established South African employer in Mpumalanga.
Core Functions
- Prepare daily, weekly and monthly sales reports for the store manager
- Promote loyalty programmes and capture customer information lawfully
- Support stock counts and assist with cycle-count investigations
- Ensure compliance with health, safety and consumer protection regulations
- Up-sell and cross-sell products in line with branch sales targets
- Respond to customer queries, complaints and product returns
- Monitor shrinkage indicators and flag suspicious activity
- Operate point-of-sale systems and process payments accurately
What You’ll Need
- Comfortable operating point-of-sale systems and handling cash
- Visual merchandising flair or formal training is an advantage
- Ability to stand for long periods and work shifts including weekends
- A clear criminal record verified through approved screening providers
- Experience with stock counting and basic inventory principles
- Numerate and accurate, with attention to detail on cash-ups
- Matric / National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
If your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.