General Assistant: Stores needed at University of Western Cape

Key responsibilities include but  are not limited to:

• Accurate  record-keeping, stock issuing and capturing of stock on the Maintenance System
• Performing counts, annually, daily and spot checks on stock items to ensure sufficient inventory levels
• Reporting and Assisting the Senior Stores Buyer with the overall maintenance of the stock and storage areas..
• General maintenance functions rely heavily on the availability of Technical spares and consumables, therefore it is critical to efficiently source and control parts and spares.
• Accurately pick orders based on system-generated stock requisitions
• Do daily stock counts on stock items inventory, deliveries ,packing and storing of spares
• Maintain sufficient stock inventory and report low stock levels to  Senior Stores  Buyer  daily to prevent stock outs  
• General assistance by properly pack and unpack items for storage on shelves and storage containers
• Receive and count stock items, ensuring accurate data recording as per purchase orders placed on delivery
• Assist with stock counts.
• Store items in a neat, organized, and easily accessible manner in designated or storage areas as per the guidelines of the Technical Stores
• Correctly label stock items with appropriate markings as per specification by Senior Stores Buyer
• Clean and maintain supplies, tools, equipment, and storage areas to ensure compliance with  OHSACT regulations.
• Inspect all stock items for signs of wear or defects and report any damages to the Senior Stores Buyer

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12
• 3-5 years of proven experience in a Stores environment 
• Computer literacy
• A valid driver’s license (code EB) with 2 years of driving experience