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Whether you are a seasoned Inventory Controller or stepping into the role for the first time, there is space for you in Westville. The team hires on merit and across communities in KwaZulu-Natal.
Overview
The organisation is investing in its Westville operation, and this Inventory Controller position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the logistics jobs function and contribute to the wider KwaZulu-Natal business.
Equally, the role suits a candidate who values consistency and clear communication. The Westville operation runs on accurate work, steady relationships and a genuine respect for the people in the team.
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 Westville teams, and the new Inventory Controller will feel that from the first week.
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 Westville.
What We Offer
You will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The Westville colleagues take pride in supporting one another and in doing the logistics jobs side of the business properly, day in and day out.
Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Westville teams.
Notably, 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 Westville keep progressing.
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 KwaZulu-Natal.
Your Workplace
Beyond that, 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.
In addition, 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.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Westville site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
A respectful, professional environment is the standard in KwaZulu-Natal. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.
Growing With Us
Career progression here is real, not a slogan. The logistics jobs space in Westville 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 KwaZulu-Natal.
Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Westville have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across KwaZulu-Natal.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Westville 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.
Our Commitment to Transformation
Inclusion is a core part of how the team operates. This is an equal-opportunity employer, and candidates from all communities — including women, youth and persons living with disabilities — are encouraged to apply for this role in Westville.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Westville.
Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across KwaZulu-Natal.
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.
About Westville
Westville continues to grow as an employment hub in KwaZulu-Natal, with close to the Durban Harbour logistics hub. This role gives you a foothold in one of its busier business communities, with access to the local services, suppliers and partners that keep the work moving.
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 Westville.
Many candidates already living within reach of Westville cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local KwaZulu-Natal economy.
If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Westville, KwaZulu-Natal.
Your Role
- Conduct daily, weekly and monthly stock counts and investigate variances
- Prepare daily dispatch and receiving reports for site management
- Receive, verify and put away incoming stock against delivery notes
- Support cycle-count and full inventory takes with the finance team
- Pick, pack and dispatch orders accurately within agreed cut-offs
- Coordinate cross-docking and consolidation with inbound and outbound teams
- Plan delivery routes to maximise vehicle utilisation and on-time delivery
- Operate forklifts and material handling equipment safely
Minimum Requirements
- Understanding of inbound, outbound and stock-take processes
- Computer literacy in MS Office and basic ERP modules
- Good communication skills with drivers, suppliers and customers
- Relevant logistics, supply chain or warehousing qualification (preferred)
- Ability to work shifts, including night shifts and weekends
- Willingness to work in a fast-paced, target-driven environment
Equally, if most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.