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A vacancy has been confirmed for a Inventory Controller based in Welkom, Free State. The successful candidate will join an established team within the logistics jobs function.
About This Position
An experienced Inventory Controller is needed to support operations in Welkom. The role forms part of how the business keeps its logistics jobs portfolio strong in Free State.
The successful applicant is given the room to plan, deliver and review their work without unnecessary noise. The organisation has built its Welkom team on trust, and the Inventory Controller role will feel that from week one.
Quality is everyone’s job. Whether the Inventory Controller is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in Free State is consistently high and consistently fair.
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 Welkom teams, and the new Inventory Controller will feel that from the first week.
The Environment
Crucially, 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.
Beyond that, a respectful, professional environment is the standard in Free State. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Welkom site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
Equally, 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.
Career Growth
Career progression here is real, not a slogan. The logistics jobs space in Welkom 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 Free State.
Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Welkom have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Free State.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Welkom team member.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
Meet the Team
You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the logistics jobs side of the business inside out. The Welkom group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.
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.
Importantly, the team mix in Welkom reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.
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.
Notably, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Free State 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 Welkom.
Practically speaking, the Welkom 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.
Our Commitment to Transformation
Beyond 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.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Welkom.
Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across Free State.
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.
Your Role
- Investigate stock losses and contribute to shrinkage reduction plans
- Monitor third-party logistics partners against agreed KPIs
- Prepare daily dispatch and receiving reports for site management
- Support cycle-count and full inventory takes with the finance team
- Maintain housekeeping standards in racking, aisles and yard areas
- Coordinate cross-docking and consolidation with inbound and outbound teams
- Liaise with transporters, drivers and customers on dispatch schedules
- Conduct daily, weekly and monthly stock counts and investigate variances
Candidate Profile
- Understanding of inbound, outbound and stock-take processes
- Willingness to work in a fast-paced, target-driven environment
- Valid forklift licence for warehouse-based roles
- Relevant logistics, supply chain or warehousing qualification (preferred)
- 2+ years’ experience in warehousing, distribution or logistics
- Clear criminal record and proof of address
- Physically able to perform manual handling duties safely
Candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.