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A Inventory Clerk position is being filled in Hermanus. Suitable candidates from across Western Cape are invited to submit their applications for review.
About the Opportunity
An experienced Inventory Clerk is needed to support operations in Hermanus. The role forms part of how the business keeps its retail jobs portfolio strong in Western Cape.
Communication runs both ways. Managers across the retail jobs team in Western Cape make time for one-to-ones, and people are expected to speak up early when something needs attention.
Stakeholders for this position include line managers, peers across the retail jobs team and trusted external partners. Building those relationships early makes the next twelve months in Hermanus much easier.
Quality is everyone’s job. Whether the Inventory Clerk is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in Western Cape is consistently high and consistently fair.
Our Commitment to Transformation
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.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Hermanus.
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.
Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across Western Cape.
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.
Equally, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Western Cape operations throw up the unexpected.
Beyond that, the Hermanus 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.
No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in Hermanus.
Why Join Us
You will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The Hermanus colleagues take pride in supporting one another and in doing the retail jobs side of the business properly, day in and day out.
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 Western Cape.
Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Hermanus teams.
Practically speaking, 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 Hermanus keep progressing.
Based in Hermanus
Working in Hermanus means a place with views toward Table Mountain, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Western Cape region, and the Hermanus 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 Hermanus.
If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Hermanus, Western Cape.
Many candidates already living within reach of Hermanus cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Western Cape economy.
Daily Duties
- Respond to customer queries, complaints and product returns
- Keep the store, change rooms and stockroom clean and organised
- Train new team members on store procedures and product knowledge
- Conduct daily cash-ups and reconcile takings against the POS report
- Promote loyalty programmes and capture customer information lawfully
Who We’re Looking For
- Experience with stock counting and basic inventory principles
- Customer-first mindset with a friendly, approachable manner
- Ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced retail environment
- Minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in a customer-facing retail role
- Visual merchandising flair or formal training is an advantage
- Numerate and accurate, with attention to detail on cash-ups
Candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.