Duties & Responsibilities

• To order goods and supplies to ensure that maximum/minimum stock levels are maintained.
• To liaise with senior managers on the ordering of goods which fall outside the agreed financial parameters.
• To order all items through approved suppliers only, obtaining permission for ordering any items which are only available through an alternate source.
• To ensure that goods received are of the quality and quantity ordered and in accordance with the agreed price.
• To ensure the timeous and correct completion of all administration in respect of deliveries.
• To complete all documentation and take the necessary action in cases of non-delivery, substandard deliveries or over pricing.
• To ensure that all items are stored correctly, in terms of temperature, humidity and shelf life and that no food items are stored on the floor.
• To ensure correct stock rotation and that issues are effected on a first in, first out basis.
• To ensure that all issues are made against requisitions and that no items leave the storeroom without the appropriate documentation or signature.
• To ensure maximum security of all storeroom areas, that no unauthorised person enters the stores or is issued with a key allowing access.
• To inform management and follow agreed procedures in the case of spoilage or damage of any item.
• To take stock at prescribed intervals and ensure that all necessary administration is completed without delay.
• To attend meetings or training courses as required.

Skills and Competencies

• Must enjoy practical and methodical work
• Be honest and reliable
• Have good personal hygiene
• Have good communication skills
• Must be able to work as part of a team.
• Be able to bend, stand and lift.
• Be able to lift boxes up to the weight of 20-30kg

Qualifications

• Be 18 years of age. Must have completed at least a standard 10 / secondary education.