Inventory Controller

Applications are warmly invited for a Inventory Controller role based in Lichtenburg. We welcome candidates from every background across North West who are ready to grow with us.

Overview

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

Day-to-day, the role balances focused delivery with the kind of collaboration that keeps things moving. The successful candidate is trusted to make sensible decisions inside the agreed scope, with line-management support whenever a sounding board is useful.

Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Inventory Controller to step into the logistics jobs workflow quickly. Institutional knowledge is well-organised, so people are not reinventing the wheel from one week to the next.

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

About the Team

You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the logistics jobs side of the business inside out. The Lichtenburg 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.

Notably, the team mix in Lichtenburg 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.

Growing With Us

Beyond that, this role can grow with you. Strong performers in the logistics jobs team in Lichtenburg have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.

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

In addition, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Lichtenburg have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across North West.

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

About Lichtenburg

Working in Lichtenburg means a place in the Rustenburg platinum belt, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the North West region, and the Lichtenburg office benefits from those long-standing connections.

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

If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Lichtenburg, North West.

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 Lichtenburg.

Why Join Us

Few roles let you see the impact of your work as quickly as this one. Every shift, project and decision in Lichtenburg contributes to real outcomes for clients and colleagues across the logistics jobs space in North West.

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

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 North West.

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 Lichtenburg keep progressing.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan delivery routes to maximise vehicle utilisation and on-time delivery
• Investigate stock losses and contribute to shrinkage reduction plans
• Pick, pack and dispatch orders accurately within agreed cut-offs
• Support cycle-count and full inventory takes with the finance team
• 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
• Coordinate cross-docking and consolidation with inbound and outbound teams

What You’ll Need

• Strong numeracy and accuracy on stock counts and pick lists
• Physically able to perform manual handling duties safely
• Ability to work shifts, including night shifts and weekends
• Experience using a Warehouse Management System (WMS)
• Awareness of OHS Act, traffic regulations and hazardous goods rules
• Matric / National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
• Valid forklift licence for warehouse-based roles

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