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A vacancy has been confirmed for a Stock Controller based in Senekal, Free State. The successful candidate will join an established team within the retail jobs function.
About This Position
The organisation is investing in its Senekal operation, and this Stock Controller position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the retail jobs function and contribute to the wider Free State business.
Expect a structured first ninety days, with onboarding milestones, regular check-ins, and an early focus on getting comfortable with the systems and processes that underpin the Senekal team.
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.
Your Workplace
Importantly, 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.
In addition, a respectful, professional environment is the standard in Free State. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.
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.
Based in Senekal
Working in Senekal means a place within the Maluti-A-Phofung logistics node, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Free State region, and the Senekal office benefits from those long-standing connections.
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 Senekal.
If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Senekal, Free State.
Your Role
- Monitor shrinkage indicators and flag suspicious activity
- Conduct daily cash-ups and reconcile takings against the POS report
- Prepare daily, weekly and monthly sales reports for the store manager
- Greet customers and provide a friendly, helpful in-store experience
- Replenish stock and rotate displays in line with promotional cycles
- Operate point-of-sale systems and process payments accurately
- Promote loyalty programmes and capture customer information lawfully
Candidate Profile
- Minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in a customer-facing retail role
- Awareness of consumer protection and B-BBEE principles
- Basic computer literacy (MS Office, email)
- Visual merchandising flair or formal training is an advantage
- Matric / National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
- Numerate and accurate, with attention to detail on cash-ups
Notably, if your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.
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