Junior Stores Manager, Port Elizabeth

R 10,000.00 - 12,000.00 (South African Rand)

Location:

Port Elizabeth Industry:

Technical Services | Projects | Operations

About the Role A fast-paced technical services business is seeking a hands‑on and highly organised Junior Stores Manager to support and oversee day‑to‑day stores, dispatch, tooling, stock control, and material allocation operations.

This role is ideal for a candidate looking to grow within a structured operational environment while gaining exposure to stock management, logistics coordination, dispatch control, and technical operations support.

The successful candidate will be expected to take ownership of operational processes, maintain strong stock accuracy, and support the smooth running of daily operational activities across stores and dispatch functions.

Key Responsibilities

Assist with the management of store assistants and cleaning staff

Receive and inspect incoming stock from suppliers

Verify supplier deliveries against purchase orders and invoices

Ensure correct items, quantities, specifications, and part numbers are received

Coordinate with procurement regarding shortages, incorrect deliveries, or returns

Follow up with suppliers regarding delivery schedules

Prepare and print daily purchase orders for supplier deliveries

Manage technician stock and material requests

Prepare van stock and materials for technician collections

Allocate and prepare project materials for dispatch

Assist with packing lists and dispatch documentation for projects

Ensure project materials are correctly labelled, photographed, and verified

Maintain orderly, secure, and clean stores and dispatch areas

Control access to stores and maintain stock security procedures

Assist with stock identification, bin allocations, and inventory systems

Participate in monthly stock takes and van stock audits

Manage material returns, scrap segregation, supplier returns, and stock reallocation

Coordinate skip collections and scrap management

Assist with management of the tool store and tool control systems

Ensure tools are checked, tested, scanned, and audited correctly

Support the introduction and maintenance of tools within the tool management system

Update operational tasks and instructions via internal management systems

Previous experience within a stores, warehouse, dispatch, or stock control environment

Exposure to technical, engineering, construction, industrial, or operational environments advantageous

Basic understanding of stock control and inventory processes

Good organisational and administrative skills

Ability to work in a fast‑paced operational environment

Good communication and coordination skills

Computer literacy and ability to work with stock systems

Valid driver's license advantageous

Strong attention to detail

Good organisational ability

Accountability and reliability

Ability to work under pressure

Team‑oriented mindset

Willingness to learn and grow operationally

Strong work ethic and operational discipline

This is a practical and operationally focused role

Accuracy and attention to detail are essential

The successful candidate must be proactive and hands‑on

The environment is fast‑paced and deadline driven

Stock, tools, and materials must be controlled accurately at all times

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