Inventory Controller

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

Overview

The Inventory Controller position is part of an ongoing recruitment drive across Mpumalanga. The brief has been shaped carefully, with a focus on delivery in Komatipoort and across the logistics jobs space.

Crucially, the organisation keeps reporting lines clean and expectations realistic. Performance is measured against a small, agreed set of metrics, and there are no surprise yardsticks for the Inventory Controller taking on this position.

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 Mpumalanga is consistently high and consistently fair.

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

Your Future Here

Career progression here is real, not a slogan. The logistics jobs space in Komatipoort 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 Mpumalanga.

Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Komatipoort have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Mpumalanga.

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

About Komatipoort

Equally, the role is based in Komatipoort, on the Nelspruit gateway to Mozambique. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Komatipoort and the broader Mpumalanga region.

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

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 Komatipoort.

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

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.

Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across Mpumalanga.

Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Komatipoort.

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.

Where You’ll Work

Equally, 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.

Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Komatipoort site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

Importantly, 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.

A respectful, professional environment is the standard in Mpumalanga. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.

Why This Role

In addition, 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 Komatipoort. Many colleagues across Mpumalanga 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 Komatipoort 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 Mpumalanga.

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 Komatipoort keep progressing.

Key Outputs

• Operate forklifts and material handling equipment safely
• Investigate stock losses and contribute to shrinkage reduction plans
• Pick, pack and dispatch orders accurately within agreed cut-offs
• Liaise with transporters, drivers and customers on dispatch schedules
• Maintain housekeeping standards in racking, aisles and yard areas
• Receive, verify and put away incoming stock against delivery notes

Minimum Requirements

• Experience using a Warehouse Management System (WMS)
• Computer literacy in MS Office and basic ERP modules
• Understanding of inbound, outbound and stock-take processes
• 2+ years’ experience in warehousing, distribution or logistics
• Physically able to perform manual handling duties safely

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