Inventory Clerk

Listing live now. We believe great workplaces are built on great people. We are looking for a Inventory Clerk in Secunda, and we encourage applicants from across Mpumalanga to consider this opportunity.

The Role

This Inventory Clerk role has been briefed against a clear set of outcomes for Secunda. The successful candidate will work alongside an established team and will be expected to contribute meaningfully to the retail jobs pipeline across Mpumalanga.

The successful applicant is given the room to plan, deliver and review their work without unnecessary noise. The organisation has built its Secunda team on trust, and the Inventory Clerk role will feel that from week one.

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

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

Equal Opportunity

Inclusive recruitment is part of the organisation’s employment practices. Applicants are assessed on relevant qualifications, skills and experience for this role in Secunda.

Beyond that, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Mpumalanga.

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.

Beyond that, inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Secunda.

Meet the Team

You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the retail jobs side of the business inside out. The Secunda group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.

Crucially, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Secunda will be explained during the hiring process.

Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.

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.

A Typical Day

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.

Beyond that, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Mpumalanga 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 Secunda.

Beyond that, the Secunda 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.

About Secunda

Working in Secunda means a place near the Secunda petrochemical hub, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Mpumalanga region, and the Secunda office benefits from those long-standing connections.

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 Secunda.

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

Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Secunda, Mpumalanga.

Core Functions

• Operate point-of-sale systems and process payments accurately
• Replenish stock and rotate displays in line with promotional cycles
• Maintain visual merchandising standards on the sales floor
• Train new team members on store procedures and product knowledge
• Promote loyalty programmes and capture customer information lawfully
• Greet customers and provide a friendly, helpful in-store experience
• Conduct daily cash-ups and reconcile takings against the POS report
• Respond to customer queries, complaints and product returns

Who We’re Looking For

• Any checks required by law or the specific duties will be explained during the hiring process
• Ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced retail environment
• Honest, dependable and security-aware in line with shrinkage controls
• Awareness of consumer protection and B-BBEE principles
• Customer-first mindset with a friendly, approachable manner

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