Inventory Controller

Whether you are a seasoned Inventory Controller or stepping into the role for the first time, there is space for you in Potchefstroom. The team hires on merit and across communities in North West.

The Role

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

The role suits a candidate who values consistency and clear communication. The Potchefstroom operation runs on accurate work, steady relationships and a genuine respect for the people in the team.

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 North West is consistently high and consistently fair.

Your Team

Importantly, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Potchefstroom office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when North West operations get busy.

On top of that, the team mix in Potchefstroom 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 Join Us

Crucially, 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 Potchefstroom. Many colleagues across North West have moved into senior roles after starting in positions just like this one.

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

Importantly, 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 Potchefstroom keep progressing.

A Typical Day

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.

In addition, the Potchefstroom 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 Potchefstroom.

Key Responsibilities

• Process returns, claims and damaged stock through the agreed workflow
• Liaise with transporters, drivers and customers on dispatch schedules
• Monitor third-party logistics partners against agreed KPIs
• Pick, pack and dispatch orders accurately within agreed cut-offs
• Maintain accurate inventory records on the warehouse management system
• Plan delivery routes to maximise vehicle utilisation and on-time delivery
• Conduct daily, weekly and monthly stock counts and investigate variances

Minimum Requirements

• Good communication skills with drivers, suppliers and customers
• Ability to work shifts, including night shifts and weekends
• Matric / National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
• 2+ years’ experience in warehousing, distribution or logistics
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced, target-driven environment

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