Stock Control Coordinator

Cape Town

 

Hesper Engineering, a division of SGM Technical, is looking to secure the permanent services of a Stock Control Coordinator to join our team in Cape Town. With the storeman reporting into this position, this position will be responsible for accurately capturing and updating stock movement data and General Ledger (GL) entries for multiple store locations, ensuring that the required stock levels are maintained and that service delivery is cost-effective, timeous and efficient. This role is essential to ensuring the integrity of inventory records and financial reporting.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Key responsibilities

  • Manage inventory, stock levels, and supplier orders
  • Capture and process daily stock transactions, including stock in / out, transfers, adjustments, and returns
  • Input General Ledger (GL) entries accurately in the financial system, ensuring proper coding and categorisation
  • Reconcile captured data with physical stock counts, supplier invoices, and system reports
  • Prepare monthly reports related to inventory movement and financial entries, providing accurate financial stock level reporting
  • Ensure that all data entries comply with internal controls, accounting standards, and audit requirements
  • Coordinate with foreman, managers and vendors for product availability
  • Coordinate with storemen, foremen, finance team, and procurement to resolve discrepancies in stock or financial data
  • Monitoring of rental equipment
  • Maintain records of sales, expenses, and store performance reports
  • Maintain and update filing systems, both electronic and manual, ensuring all documentation is accurate and accessible
  • Manage and control inter branch invoicing within the group
  • Participate in periodic stocktakes and audits as required
  • Handle customer inquiries, complaints, and escalations

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

  • Matric (Grade 12) or equivalent
  • A diploma or certificate in accounting or finance related
  • Inventory related qualifications will be advantageous

Experience

  • Minimum 08 – 10 years of experience in record keeping in an inventory-based environment

Skills, competencies and attributes

  • Able to implement and sustain procedures
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel and experience with accounting / inventory software
  • High level of accuracy in data entry and record-keeping
  • Ability to manage a department
  • Ability to problem-solve
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines under pressure
  • Trustworthy with confidential and sensitive information

CLOSING DATE: 05 SEPTEMBER 2025.

Applicants who are interested in applying and meet the minimum requirements as per the above, please send your CV to the HR Department on email recruitment@sturrockgrindrod.com.

Please state the name of the position and division as a reference on your application.

Please note that the position is open to internal and external candidates. Due consideration will be given to the company’s employment equity targets, internal recruitment policies and the employment equity plans.