Stock Controller / Quality Controller
West Coast Personnel · Cape Town, Western Cape
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Start free — we apply for you →- An organized, detail-oriented Stock Controller / Quality Controller & Dispatch Assistant is required for a hands-on factory role in a manufacturing and engineering environment.
- The successful candidate will maintain accurate stock records, support final quality inspections and coordinate dispatch. Accuracy and follow-through are essential, as this role supports procurement, production planning, costing and management reporting.
Key Responsibilities
- Accurately capture stock receipts, issues, returns and material movements.
- Maintain stock records, reconcile physical stock against system records and investigate discrepancies.
- Verify source documents, material identification and bill of materials (BOM) information before capturing transactions.
- Assist with cycle counts, stock takes and the control of materials and offcuts.
- Perform final quality checks against job cards, checking dimensions, tolerances, finish, quantities and workmanship.
- Use basic precision measuring equipment and report defects or questionable work.
- Prepare and verify goods for dispatch and collection, ensuring the correct items and quantities leave or return.
- Coordinate dispatch documentation, collections and route requirements.
- Maintain clear records and promptly report shortages, discrepancies, damage and quality concerns.
Essential Requirements
- Previous stock control, stores or warehouse experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
- Strong Excel skills, numeracy and administrative accuracy.
- Excellent attention to detail and the ability to follow established processes.
- Comfortable working hands-on in a factory environment.
- Ability to organize competing priorities and complete checks consistently.
- A responsible approach to stock accuracy, quality and recordkeeping.
Advantageous
- Experience with BOMs, ERP, SAP or similar stock systems.
- Exposure to engineering drawings, material grades and precision measuring equipment.
- Previous quality inspection experience.
- Code 8 driver's license for the dispatch component.