Stores Keeper

The Stores Keeper is responsible for the efficient receipt, storage, control, issuance, and record-keeping of all materials, consumables, tools, engineering spares, and equipment within the Company's stores and warehouse facilities.

The incumbent plays a critical role in ensuring inventory accuracy, safeguarding company assets, maintaining stock availability, and supporting uninterrupted production and maintenance operations within the steel manufacturing plant.

Receiving and Inspection of Goods

• Receive incoming materials, equipment, tools, consumables, and spare parts.
• Verify deliveries against purchase orders, delivery notes, and invoices.
• Inspect goods for quantity, quality, and damage.
• Report discrepancies, shortages, or damaged goods immediately.
• Ensure all received stock is accurately recorded and processed.

Stock Control and Inventory Management

• Maintain accurate inventory records and stock balances.
• Monitor stock levels and report low-stock items.
• Assist with stock counts, cycle counts, and annual stock-taking exercises.
• Ensure stock is correctly identified, labelled, and stored.
• Record all stock movements accurately within the inventory management system.
• Assist with inventory reconciliation and variance investigations.

Issuing of Materials

• Issue materials, tools, consumables, and spare parts in accordance with authorised requisitions.
• Ensure all stock issues are properly documented.
• Verify that only authorised personnel receive inventory items.
• Maintain records of all stock issued and returned.

Warehouse and Stores Housekeeping

• Maintain clean, organised, and safe storage areas.
• Ensure materials are stored in designated locations.
• Apply proper storage practices to prevent damage or deterioration.
• Maintain orderly shelving, racking, and bin locations.
• Support implementation of 5S and housekeeping standards.

Materials Handling

• Load, unload, move, and stack materials safely.
• Operate material handling equipment where authorised and licensed.
• Ensure safe handling of heavy, hazardous, or sensitive materials.
• Follow company procedures regarding storage and transportation of goods.

Health, Safety and Environmental Compliance

• Comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and company safety procedures.
• Wear prescribed Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times.
• Identify and report unsafe conditions.
• Ensure safe storage of hazardous materials.
• Participate in safety meetings and training programmes.
• Promote environmental compliance and waste management practices.

Administration and Record Keeping

• Maintain accurate records of receipts, issues, returns, and transfers.
• Complete stores documentation accurately and timeously.
• Assist with preparation of inventory reports.
• Maintain filing systems for stores documentation.
• Support internal and external audit requirements.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 (Matric).
• Certificate in Stores and Inventory Control.
• Certificate in Warehouse Management.
• Forklift Licence (advantageous).
• Minimum 2–3 years' experience in a stores, warehouse, or inventory control environment.
• Experience within a manufacturing, engineering, mining, or steel production environment will be advantageous.
• Experience working with inventory management systems and stock control procedures.