Vacancy: Receiving Controller

Introduction:

A leading warehouse and logistics company in Pomona, Johannesburg is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Receiving Controller. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing the complete inbound and put-away activities of the warehouse, including receiving, unpacking, labelling, reporting, and maintaining effective inventory control. This individual will manage a team and ensure that warehouse operations are conducted according to efficient and accurate storekeeping principles.

Job Purpose:

To manage the receiving, unpacking, organising, and staging of inbound stock while supervising the receiving team and ensuring proper warehousing and inventory practices are followed.

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum education (essential):

• Matric Certificate

Minimum education (desirable):

• Relevant warehousing or logistics qualification

Minimum applicable experience (years):

• 3 – 5 years

Required nature of experience:

• Warehousing and storekeeping
• Supervising receiving and stock handling activities
• Goods receiving and documentation (GRVs)
• Working with forklifts and other warehouse equipment
• Inventory management and stock take participation

Skills and Knowledge (essential):

• Organisational and planning skills
• Understanding of warehousing/storekeeping principles
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to lead and supervise a team

Other:

• Forklift license and experience operating warehouse machinery
• Own transport (advantageous)
• Proficient in Afrikaans

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

Receiving and Unloading Operations

• Schedule, oversee, and manage receiving of containers, trucks, and deliveries
• Ensure accurate unpacking, marking, and recording of stock
• Verify stock against delivery notes and supplier documents
• Prepare GRVs for processing

Stock Handling and Put-away

• Plan and allocate warehouse space for received goods
• Supervise put-away processes and shelving/bin location planning
• Ensure stock is staged, labelled, and organised accurately

KPA 3: Inventory and Documentation Control

• Maintain accurate receiving documentation and records
• Sign off on receipts, returns, and inward stock movements
• Support and assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual stock takes
• Adhere to inventory control standards

Team Management and Discipline

• Manage receiving team, stock handlers, and casual workers
• Foster a culture of discipline, punctuality, and accuracy
• Provide on-the-job guidance and support to staff

Housekeeping and Compliance

• Ensure warehouse area is clean and compliant with safety standards
• Apply proper storekeeping principles and warehouse

Remuneration Offered:

• Market Related