Salary: R15,000 – R20,000 CTC per month
Company: Established Food Manufacturing Company
Reporting to: Factory Manager / Group Consumables Manager

About the Role

An established food manufacturing company is seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Stock Controller to manage the accurate receipt, storage, issuing, movement and reconciliation of stock within its manufacturing facility.

The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate inventory records across raw materials, ingredients, packaging materials, work-in-progress, finished products and consumables. The role also plays an important part in maintaining product traceability, stock rotation, food safety and Halal integrity throughout the production process.

Key Responsibilities

Stock Control and Inventory Management

• Maintain accurate physical and system stock records.

• Receive, issue, transfer and reconcile stock accurately, ensuring all movements are recorded promptly.

• Conduct daily, weekly and monthly stock counts as required.

• Investigate stock variances and report discrepancies to management.

• Maintain accurate stock balances for raw materials, ingredients, packaging, work-in-progress, finished products and consumables.

• Ensure stock is stored in designated areas and prevent unauthorised movement or use.

• Participate in the mandatory year-end stocktake, including weekend attendance.

Stock Rotation and Expiry Management

• Apply FIFO (First In, First Out) and FEFO (First Expired, First Out) principles where applicable.

• Monitor expiry dates and product shelf life.

• Identify and report slow-moving, short-dated, obsolete or excess stock.

• Escalate products approaching expiry and help minimise stock losses.

• Ensure production uses the correct batches in accordance with agreed stock rotation procedures.

Halal Compliance and Traceability

• Ensure only approved Halal raw materials, ingredients and packaging are received and issued for production.

• Verify that incoming materials are correctly identified and supported by the required documentation.

• Maintain segregation of approved, non-approved, rejected, quarantined or on-hold materials where applicable.

• Prevent unauthorised substitutions or incorrect issuing of materials.

• Maintain traceability of raw materials and ingredients from receipt through to production.

• Ensure stock identification and labelling remain accurate throughout storage and movement.

• Support Halal audits by providing stock records, traceability information and movement documentation.

• Immediately escalate any uncertainty regarding Halal status, approval or documentation to the relevant management or Quality Assurance team.

• Ensure materials with uncertain Halal status are not issued to production without appropriate authorisation.

Food Safety, Hygiene and Teamwork

• Maintain clean, organised and hygienic stock storage areas.

• Comply with company food safety, hygiene and Halal procedures.

• Work closely with Production, Quality Assurance, Technical, Procurement and Management teams.

• Report stock discrepancies, quality concerns and potential compliance issues promptly.

• Maintain accurate records and uphold the integrity of inventory information.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 / Matric or equivalent.

• Two to three years’ experience in stock control, warehousing or inventory management.

• Experience in a food manufacturing environment will be advantageous.

• Experience using an ERP system or stock management software will be beneficial.

• Previous experience in a Halal-certified environment will be advantageous.

• A qualification in stock control, logistics or supply chain management will be an advantage.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy.

• Good organisational and record-keeping skills.

• Ability to investigate discrepancies and resolve stock-related issues.

• High levels of honesty, accountability and integrity.

• Understanding of stock rotation, traceability and inventory control.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• Professional attitude and commitment to hygiene and workplace discipline.

• Willingness to escalate concerns rather than allow discrepancies or compliance issues to continue.

• Understanding that food safety, product quality and Halal integrity take priority over convenience or production pressure.

Salary

R15,000 – R20,000 CTC per month, depending on experience and qualifications.