Work-Force
A Inventory Controller is needed in Grahamstown. The role focuses on consistent delivery, accurate work and clear communication across the Eastern Cape operation.
The Role
The organisation is investing in its Grahamstown operation, and this Inventory Controller position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the logistics jobs function and contribute to the wider Eastern Cape business.
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 Grahamstown team.
Practically speaking, 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.
Why Join Us
Few roles let you see the impact of your work as quickly as this one. Every shift, project and decision in Grahamstown contributes to real outcomes for clients and colleagues across the logistics jobs space in Eastern Cape.
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 Grahamstown keep progressing.
Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Grahamstown teams.
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.
Equally, 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.
Diversity and Inclusion
On top of 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.
Key Responsibilities
- Receive, verify and put away incoming stock against delivery notes
- Plan delivery routes to maximise vehicle utilisation and on-time delivery
- Operate forklifts and material handling equipment safely
- Maintain housekeeping standards in racking, aisles and yard areas
- Prepare daily dispatch and receiving reports for site management
- Ensure full compliance with road traffic, OHS Act and customs requirements
Essential Criteria
- Experience using a Warehouse Management System (WMS)
- Matric / National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
- Valid forklift licence for warehouse-based roles
- Relevant logistics, supply chain or warehousing qualification (preferred)
- Ability to work shifts, including night shifts and weekends
Candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.