ABOUT THIS ROLE
Are you a detail-driven, organised, and proactive Stores Assistant with a passion for keeping production running smoothly?
A leading supplier of packaging to the Personal Care and Cosmetics industry, servicing major brands, is looking for a reliable and energetic Stores Assistant to join their team.
In this hands-on operational role, you’ll be responsible for supplying Production with the correct materials, managing stock accurately, and ensuring the stores area is efficient, compliant, and well-maintained.
If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy working with systems like Syspro, and have strong attention to detail, this could be the ideal opportunity for you.
Please note: This is a 3-month contract with the possibility of going permanent.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
🔹 Issue materials to production according to the daily/weekly production plan
🔹 Pull picking reports from Syspro and prepare stock for orders and dispatch
🔹 Manage the return of unused materials and verify quantities on job cards
🔹 Receive and verify deliveries against supplier documentation and hand over paperwork to Finance
🔹 Assist with cyclical, monthly, and annual stock counts
🔹 Investigate stock variances and provide clear reasons for discrepancies
🔹 Maintain a clean, organised, and compliant stores environment
🔹 Ensure consumable stock is ordered timeously and follow up with suppliers
🔹 Identify and report damaged, obsolete, or ageing stock
🔹 Use Syspro and Rapid Global systems for processing and compliance
🔹 Perform general administrative and stores-related duties as required
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
✅ Matric with Maths (HG pass preferred)
✅ Minimum 3 years’ experience in a stores or stock control environment
✅ Strong experience in issuing materials to production lines
✅ Proficiency in Microsoft Excel & Word
✅ Syspro experience is highly advantageous (or willingness and ability to learn quickly)
✅ Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail
✅ Able to work under pressure, follow procedures, and prioritise effectively
✅ Physically fit — comfortable lifting boxes, climbing ladders, and being on your feet
✅ Confident communicator with the ability to work well with production teams
✅ Own reliable transport (Dube TradePort location)
If you’re a dedicated, hardworking Stores Assistant who wants to join a growing company in the manufacturing and packaging sector – APPLY NOW!