Storeperson/Store Controller (Electrical Construction & Reticulation)
Quyn International · Pretoria, Gauteng
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Receiving & Booking In
- Receive deliveries of materials, equipment, and tools from suppliers and offload/unpack safely
- Check deliveries against purchase orders, delivery notes, and packing lists for correct quantity, description, and quality
- Report shortages, damages, or discrepancies to the Procurement/Stores Supervisor
- Capture received stock accurately onto the stock system (manual or electronic)
- Label, code, and store materials in designated locations for easy identification and retrieval
Issuing & Booking Out
- Issue materials, tools, and equipment to site teams, technicians, and subcontractors against approved requisitions/job cards
- Ensure all issues are signed for and correctly recorded (item, quantity, project/cost code, recipient)
- Track tools and equipment issued for return, following up on outstanding items
- Ensure materials are allocated to the correct project/cost centre for accurate job costing
Stock Control & Stocktakes
- Maintain accurate, up-to-date stock records (bin cards, stock system, spreadsheets)
- Conduct regular cycle counts and full stocktakes; investigate and report variances
- Monitor minimum/maximum stock levels and flag re-order requirements
- Identify slow-moving, obsolete, or excess stock and report to management
- Maintain FIFO (first-in-first-out) stock rotation where applicable
General Store Management
- Keep the store/yard clean, organized, and safe at all times
- Ensure proper storage of sensitive materials (e.g., cable drums, transformers, meters) to prevent damage or theft
- Assist with loading/offloading of materials for site deliveries
- Maintain accurate records of returns, damaged stock, and scrap materials
- Support with basic administration: filing delivery notes, GRNs, requisitions, stock reports
- Ensure compliance with health & safety requirements, including safe handling of electrical materials and equipment
Desired Experience & Qualification
- Grade 12 / Matric (essential)
- Certificate/course in Stores Management, Logistics, or Inventory Control advantageous
Experience
- 1–3 years' experience in a stores/warehouse role, preferably within electrical, construction, or engineering environment
- Experience working with electrical materials (cables, conduit, fittings, poles, transformers, etc.) advantageous
Skills & Competencies
- Basic computer literacy (MS Excel, stock/inventory systems)
- Good numerical and record-keeping skills
- Ability to operate manual/electric pallet jacks or forklifts (forklift license advantageous)
- Knowledge of stock control principles (FIFO, min/max levels, cycle counting)
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Physically fit — able to lift and move materials
Personal Attributes
- Honest and trustworthy (handling valuable stock/materials)
- Reliable and punctual
- Able to work independently and under pressure
- Good communication skills
- Team player with a proactive attitude