Work-Force
The organisation is recruiting a Inventory Controller for its Ermelo operation. The role forms part of a wider logistics jobs portfolio across Mpumalanga.
About This Position
This Inventory Controller role has been briefed against a clear set of outcomes for Ermelo. The successful candidate will work alongside an established team and will be expected to contribute meaningfully to the logistics jobs pipeline across Mpumalanga.
Crucially, the role suits a candidate who values consistency and clear communication. The Ermelo operation runs on accurate work, steady relationships and a genuine respect for the people in the team.
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.
Notably, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Ermelo also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.
Why Join Us
You will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The Ermelo colleagues take pride in supporting one another and in doing the logistics jobs side of the business properly, day in and day out.
Practically speaking, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.
Career development may be available depending on the role, business needs and the hiring organisation’s policies.
Practically speaking, the role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.
Working in Ermelo
Ermelo continues to grow as an employment hub in Mpumalanga, with near the Secunda petrochemical 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.
Many candidates already living within reach of Ermelo 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.
Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Ermelo, 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 Ermelo.
Diversity and Inclusion
Practically speaking, the organisation supports a respectful workplace. Applications are welcome from suitably qualified candidates across Mpumalanga, and recruitment is intended to be fair and transparent.
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.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Ermelo.
Practically speaking, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Mpumalanga.
What Your Day Looks Like
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.
Practically speaking, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Mpumalanga 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 Ermelo.
Equally, the Ermelo 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.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Plan delivery routes to maximise vehicle utilisation and on-time delivery
- Coordinate cross-docking and consolidation with inbound and outbound teams
- Process returns, claims and damaged stock through the agreed workflow
- Operate forklifts and material handling equipment safely
- Prepare daily dispatch and receiving reports for site management
- Conduct daily, weekly and monthly stock counts and investigate variances
- Support cycle-count and full inventory takes with the finance team
- Monitor third-party logistics partners against agreed KPIs
Minimum Requirements
- 2+ years’ experience in warehousing, distribution or logistics
- Good communication skills with drivers, suppliers and customers
- Any checks required by law or the specific duties will be explained during the hiring process
- Awareness of OHS Act, traffic regulations and hazardous goods rules
- Valid forklift licence for warehouse-based roles
- Strong numeracy and accuracy on stock counts and pick lists
- Understanding of inbound, outbound and stock-take processes
Notably, candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.