Inventory Controller

Step into a Inventory Controller role in Colesberg and make your mark across Northern Cape. The team is hiring now and wants to hear from sharp, committed candidates.

The Role

This Inventory Controller role has been briefed against a clear set of outcomes for Colesberg. The successful candidate will work alongside an established team and will be expected to contribute meaningfully to the logistics jobs pipeline across Northern Cape.

Expect a structured first ninety days, with onboarding milestones, regular check-ins, and an early focus on getting comfortable with the systems and processes that underpin the Colesberg team.

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 logistics jobs group in Colesberg.

Stakeholders for this position include line managers, peers across the logistics jobs team and trusted external partners. Building those relationships early makes the next twelve months in Colesberg much easier.

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

Based in Colesberg

Beyond that, the role is based in Colesberg, in the Kathu iron ore belt. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Colesberg and the broader Northern Cape region.

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

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

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 Colesberg.

Day in the Life

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.

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

Practically speaking, the Colesberg 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.

Practically speaking, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Northern Cape operations throw up the unexpected.

Growing With Us

Career progression here is real, not a slogan. The logistics jobs space in Colesberg offers a clear runway from delivery into team leadership and beyond, and managers sit down with each team member regularly to map out the next step in Northern Cape.

Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Colesberg team member.

Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Colesberg have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Northern Cape.

Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.

About the Team

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

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.

Importantly, the team mix in Colesberg reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.

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

Why This Role

On top of that, the company invests in the people who join it. From structured onboarding to ongoing skills development, you will find clear paths to grow your career in logistics jobs from your base in Colesberg. Many colleagues across Northern Cape have moved into senior roles after starting in positions just like this one.

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 Northern Cape.

Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Colesberg teams.

Beyond that, 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 Colesberg keep progressing.

Your Workplace

In addition, 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.

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

On top of that, 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 Northern Cape. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.

Your Role

• Prepare daily dispatch and receiving reports for site management
• Investigate stock losses and contribute to shrinkage reduction plans
• Process returns, claims and damaged stock through the agreed workflow
• Monitor third-party logistics partners against agreed KPIs
• Ensure full compliance with road traffic, OHS Act and customs requirements
• Conduct daily, weekly and monthly stock counts and investigate variances
• Operate forklifts and material handling equipment safely

Candidate Profile

• Strong numeracy and accuracy on stock counts and pick lists
• Ability to work shifts, including night shifts and weekends
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced, target-driven environment
• Valid Code 10 or Code 14 driver’s licence with PrDP for driving roles
• Computer literacy in MS Office and basic ERP modules

Each application is reviewed carefully, and strong matches against the criteria above will move forward in the process.