Work-Force
The organisation is recruiting a Stock Controller for its Knysna operation. The role forms part of a wider retail jobs portfolio across Western Cape.
What This Role Involves
This Stock Controller role has been briefed against a clear set of outcomes for Knysna. The successful candidate will work alongside an established team and will be expected to contribute meaningfully to the retail jobs pipeline across Western Cape.
Practically speaking, the successful applicant is given the room to plan, deliver and review their work without unnecessary noise. The organisation has built its Knysna team on trust, and the Stock Controller role will feel that from week one.
Stakeholders for this position include line managers, peers across the retail jobs team and trusted external partners. Building those relationships early makes the next twelve months in Knysna much easier.
Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Stock Controller to step into the retail jobs workflow quickly. Institutional knowledge is well-organised, so people are not reinventing the wheel from one week to the next.
Meet the Team
You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the retail jobs side of the business inside out. The Knysna group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.
Notably, the team mix in Knysna 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.
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.
About Knysna
Importantly, the role is based in Knysna, near the V&A Waterfront precinct. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Knysna and the broader Western Cape region.
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 Knysna.
Many candidates already living within reach of Knysna cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Western Cape economy.
If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Knysna, Western Cape.
Why This Role
Importantly, you will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The Knysna colleagues take pride in supporting one another and in doing the retail jobs side of the business properly, day in and day out.
Beyond that, 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 Knysna 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 Western Cape.
Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Knysna teams.
Growing With Us
In addition, this role can grow with you. Strong performers in the retail jobs team in Knysna have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.
Notably, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Knysna have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Western Cape.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Knysna team member.
Key Outputs
- Replenish stock and rotate displays in line with promotional cycles
- Ensure compliance with health, safety and consumer protection regulations
- Train new team members on store procedures and product knowledge
- Prepare daily, weekly and monthly sales reports for the store manager
- Conduct daily cash-ups and reconcile takings against the POS report
- Operate point-of-sale systems and process payments accurately
- Up-sell and cross-sell products in line with branch sales targets
Essential Criteria
- Basic computer literacy (MS Office, email)
- Matric / National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
- Numerate and accurate, with attention to detail on cash-ups
- A clear criminal record verified through approved screening providers
- Ability to stand for long periods and work shifts including weekends
- Comfortable operating point-of-sale systems and handling cash
Candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.