Job title : Stock Controller (Operations)
Job Location : KwaZulu-Natal, Durban
Deadline : October 24, 2025
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What You'll Do
Manage and control all operational inventory—including furniture, equipment, linen, cutlery, crockery, and décor—ensuring accurate records, maintenance, and readiness for all events.Conduct regular stock takes, reconcile variances with Finance and Operations, and maintain audit-ready documentation to support financial and compliance requirements.Maintain accurate and up-to-date inventory records using Excel and approved inventory management systems, ensuring traceability and accountability for all items.Label, catalogue, and track the movement of all operational items to prevent loss or damage, and implement effective control and loss prevention measures.Coordinate requisitions for operational supplies in collaboration with the Events Operations Manager, ensuring requests are properly validated and routed through the Procurement Department for sourcing and purchase.Verify deliveries against orders for quantity, quality and condition, and liaise with the Procurement Department and suppliers to resolve discrepancies or quality issues promptly.Monitor the condition of operational assets, arrange repairs or replacements where necessary, and proactively ensure all items are event ready.Support event logistics by ensuring timely availability, set up, and return of all operational items especially for multiple concurrent functions. Maintain compliance with OHS, hygiene, and safety standards in all inventory processes.Prepare monthly inventory, usage and variance reports, providing insights and recommendations to Finance, Operations and Procurement where required.Collaborate effectively with internal teams—including Operations, Procurement, Finance, and Events—to ensure smooth coordination of requisitions, deliveries, and asset management activities.Perform any other reasonable duties as required by management to support operational needs.What You’ll Need
Diploma in Supply Chain, Inventory, or Hospitality Operations.3+ years’ experience in stock control or logistics within events or hospitality.Experience with POS (Point-of-Sale) systems will be advantageous.Strong proficiency in Excel and inventory management systems.Excellent organisational and record-keeping skills.Physically capable of handling event equipment safely.What We’re Looking For
A meticulous and reliable professional with a proven track record in inventory and stock control preferably within events or hospitality environments.Exceptional organisational and record-keeping skills, with a keen eye for detail and accuracy in maintaining inventory records.Strong proficiency in Excel and inventory management systems, with the ability to generate and interpret variance and stock reports.Experience conducting regular stocktakes, reconciling variances, and preparing audit-ready documentation.Ability to coordinate logistics for multiple events, ensuring timely availability and readiness of all operational items.Effective communicator, able to liaise confidently with suppliers, internal teams, and management to coordinate requisitions, deliveries, and repairs.Skilled in sourcing and comparing supplier quotations and negotiating for best value.Proactive in monitoring asset conditions, managing repairs or replacements, and implementing loss prevention measures.Commitment to upholding OHS, hygiene, and safety standards in all inventory processes.Physically fit and capable of safely handling, moving, and organising event equipment and supplies.Adaptable and flexible, able to manage changing priorities and work schedules, including weekends and evenings as required.High level of integrity, discretion, and reliability, with a strong sense of responsibility and confidentiality.Tech-savvy and comfortable using digital tools for inventory management and reporting.Clear criminal record.Closing Date 24 October 2025
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