Stock Controller

Listing live now. We believe great workplaces are built on great people. We are looking for a Stock Controller in Umhlanga, and we encourage applicants from across KwaZulu-Natal to consider this opportunity.

The Role

The organisation is investing in its Umhlanga operation, and this Stock Controller position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the retail jobs function and contribute to the wider KwaZulu-Natal business.

Importantly, the role suits a candidate who values consistency and clear communication. The Umhlanga operation runs on accurate work, steady relationships and a genuine respect for the people in the team.

Quality is everyone’s job. Whether the Stock Controller is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in KwaZulu-Natal is consistently high and consistently fair.

Day in the Life

Your day usually starts before the doors open, walking the floor, checking displays and making sure tills are float-ready. As customers arrive, you switch into service mode, moving between till points, fitting rooms and the stockroom, helping shoppers find what they need and keeping a quiet eye on shrinkage. By the afternoon, you might be receiving a delivery, training a new team member or planning the next promotion, and by close of business you’re cashing up, balancing reports and getting the store ready to do it all again tomorrow.

Equally, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when KwaZulu-Natal operations throw up the unexpected.

Beyond that, the Umhlanga 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.

Why This Role

Few roles let you see the impact of your work as quickly as this one. Every shift, project and decision in Umhlanga contributes to real outcomes for clients and colleagues across the retail jobs space in KwaZulu-Natal.

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.

Practically speaking, 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 Umhlanga keep progressing.

The Environment

Practically speaking, the work environment is fast-paced and customer-facing. Expect long periods on your feet, weekend and public-holiday shifts, and the energy that comes with a busy retail floor.

Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Umhlanga 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.

Key Outputs

• Monitor shrinkage indicators and flag suspicious activity
• Up-sell and cross-sell products in line with branch sales targets
• Greet customers and provide a friendly, helpful in-store experience
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and consumer protection regulations
• Replenish stock and rotate displays in line with promotional cycles
• Respond to customer queries, complaints and product returns
• Prepare daily, weekly and monthly sales reports for the store manager
• Maintain visual merchandising standards on the sales floor

Essential Criteria

• Numerate and accurate, with attention to detail on cash-ups
• Willingness to work public holidays and end-of-month peaks
• Honest, dependable and security-aware in line with shrinkage controls
• Ability to stand for long periods and work shifts including weekends
• Minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in a customer-facing retail role

If your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.