Stock Controller

A Stock Controller is needed in East London. The role focuses on consistent delivery, accurate work and clear communication across the Eastern Cape operation.

Overview

The Stock Controller position is part of an ongoing recruitment drive across Eastern Cape. The brief has been shaped carefully, with a focus on delivery in East London and across the retail jobs space.

In addition, the role suits a candidate who values consistency and clear communication. The East London operation runs on accurate work, steady relationships and a genuine respect for the people in the team.

Stakeholders for this position include line managers, peers across the retail jobs team and trusted external partners. Building those relationships early makes the next twelve months in East London much easier.

On top of that, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in East London also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.

Equal Opportunity

Crucially, the organisation is committed to transformation and equal opportunity. Hiring is on merit, and applications are actively encouraged from women, youth, people with disabilities and other historically disadvantaged groups in line with the Employment Equity plan and B-BBEE objectives.

Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across Eastern Cape.

Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in East London.

B-BBEE compliance is more than a scorecard here. It informs how the business invests in skills development, supplier diversity and community engagement across the country.

The Environment

Equally, the work environment is fast-paced and customer-facing. Expect long periods on your feet, weekend and public-holiday shifts, and the energy that comes with a busy retail floor.

Notably, a respectful, professional environment is the standard in Eastern Cape. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.

Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the East London site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

Equally, the working environment is set up to give the team the focus needed for deeper work, while keeping collaboration and quick problem-solving close at hand.

Based in East London

East London continues to grow as an employment hub in Eastern Cape, with near the Mthatha regional service centre. This role gives you a foothold in one of its busier business communities, with access to the local services, suppliers and partners that keep the work moving.

Accessibility is taken seriously: where the role allows, the team works toward a balance of in-office presence and flexibility for candidates based in and around East London.

If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in East London, Eastern Cape.

Many candidates already living within reach of East London cite the location as one of the role's quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Eastern Cape economy.

Your Future Here

Career progression here is real, not a slogan. The retail jobs space in East London offers a clear runway from delivery into team leadership and beyond, and managers sit down with each team member regularly to map out the next step in Eastern Cape.

Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.

Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in East London have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Eastern Cape.

Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every East London team member.

What We Offer

You will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The East London colleagues take pride in supporting one another and in doing the retail jobs side of the business properly, day in and day out.

In addition, the company reinvests in its people: paid training, internal moves and the chance to take on bigger projects are all part of how careers in East London keep progressing.

Benefits are clear and consistent. Beyond the package on offer, the role includes the supports you would expect from an established South African employer in Eastern Cape.

Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the East London teams.

Key Outputs

• Train new team members on store procedures and product knowledge
• Replenish stock and rotate displays in line with promotional cycles
• Keep the store, change rooms and stockroom clean and organised
• Conduct daily cash-ups and reconcile takings against the POS report
• Promote loyalty programmes and capture customer information lawfully

Who We're Looking For

• Experience with stock counting and basic inventory principles
• Visual merchandising flair or formal training is an advantage
• Honest, dependable and security-aware in line with shrinkage controls
• Ability to stand for long periods and work shifts including weekends
• Customer-first mindset with a friendly, approachable manner

Crucially, if most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.