Work-Force
Whether you are an experienced Stock Controller or stepping into the role for the first time, there is space for you in East London. The team hires on merit and across communities in Eastern Cape.
About the Opportunity
The organisation is investing in its East London operation, and this Stock Controller position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the retail jobs function and contribute to the wider Eastern Cape business.
Practically speaking, the role suits a candidate who values consistency and clear communication. The East London 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 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.
Tools, systems and information are there to support the role rather than slow it down. The company continues to invest in the technology that backs its East London teams, and the new Stock Controller will feel that from the first week.
Our Commitment to Transformation
Beyond that, the organisation supports a respectful workplace. Applications are welcome from suitably qualified candidates across Eastern Cape, and recruitment is intended to be fair and transparent.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in East London.
On top of that, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Eastern Cape.
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.
Your Future Here
This role can grow with you. Strong performers in the retail jobs team in East London have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.
Practically speaking, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in East London have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Eastern 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 East London team member.
Working in East London
Working in East London means a place within the Coega Industrial Development Zone, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Eastern Cape region, and the East London office benefits from those long-standing connections.
Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in East London, Eastern Cape.
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 East London.
Many candidates already living within reach of East London cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Eastern Cape economy.
About the Team
In addition, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the East London office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Eastern Cape operations get busy.
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.
In addition, the team structure and working relationships for this role in East London will be explained during the hiring process.
Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.
Key Responsibilities
- Keep the store, change rooms and stockroom clean and organised
- Monitor shrinkage indicators and flag suspicious activity
- Prepare daily, weekly and monthly sales reports for the store manager
- Replenish stock and rotate displays in line with promotional cycles
- Respond to customer queries, complaints and product returns
- Operate point-of-sale systems and process payments accurately
- Train new team members on store procedures and product knowledge
What You’ll Need
- Minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in a customer-facing retail role
- Experience with stock counting and basic inventory principles
- Willingness to work public holidays and end-of-month peaks
- Comfortable operating point-of-sale systems and handling cash
- Customer-first mindset with a friendly, approachable manner
If most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.