Inventory Controller Jobs in Durban 2026 – Matric Required

Job Description

SPAR is inviting applications for an Inventory Controller position in Durban.

This is a permanent opportunity within the Manufacturing industry. The successful candidate will be responsible for monitoring, controlling and managing inventory-related activities within the warehouse, maintaining inventory accuracy, minimising shrinkage and ensuring operational compliance with SPAR BOPs.

Applicants must have a Matric certificate, relevant inventory department experience, knowledge of warehouse systems, computer literacy and SAP knowledge.

Job Details

• Job Title: Inventory Controller
• Industry: Manufacturing
• Job Category: Stores and Inventory
• Location: Durban
• Contract: Permanent
• Remuneration: Market Related
• EE Position: No

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must have:

• Matric certificate
• Relevant Inventory department experience
• Knowledge of warehouse systems – essential
• Computer literacy and SAP knowledge – essential
• Ability to function effectively within a team environment
• Willingness to work overtime and flexibility when required
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to work unsupervised
• Methodical, proactive and accurate approach
• Sound leadership skills

A tertiary qualification in Logistics/Supply Chain will be advantageous.

Job Purpose

The Inventory Controller is responsible for effectively monitoring, controlling and managing all inventory-related activities within the warehouse.

The role focuses on:

• Maintaining inventory accuracy
• Minimising shrinkage
• Ensuring operational compliance with SPAR BOPs
• Supporting the efficient flow and management of stock
• Providing leadership to the department
• Monitoring performance
• Ensuring inventory processes are consistently maintained to required standards

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

• Lead and manage the department on a daily basis.
• Compile and analyse daily, weekly and monthly inventory reports.
• Ensure maximum space utilisation.
• Manage and monitor shrinkage by conducting stock checks and investigating lost and misallocated stock.
• Ensure damages are removed and adjusted timeously on the computer system.
• Monitor WIC and report on all cancelled lines daily, ensuring cancel line targets are achieved.
• Assist in all Inbound functions as and when required.
• Maintain housekeeping and ensure adherence to safety standards.
• Conduct daily green area meetings with staff.
• Manage staff performance through the ROI process.
• Maintain and conduct grievance and disciplinary procedures when required.
• Lead and manage warehouse stock-take as and when required.
• Facilitate team development through the TNA process.
• Monitor, analyse and effectively manage staff attendance and absenteeism.
• Process staff timecards on the computer system.
• Enforce Inventory policies and BOPs to ensure operational compliance.
• Monitor inventory accuracy and key performance indicators (KPIs).

Skills and Knowledge

Candidates should have knowledge and skills in:

• Inventory control and management
• Warehouse systems
• SAP
• Inventory accuracy and KPI monitoring
• Shrinkage control
• Stock checks and stock investigations
• Warehouse stock-take management
• Space utilisation
• Inbound functions
• Staff performance management
• Attendance and absenteeism management
• Grievance and disciplinary procedures
• Team development and TNA process
• Report compilation and analysis
• Computer literacy
• Written and verbal communication
• Leadership and team management
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently
• Methodical and proactive approach
• Inventory policies and BOPs
• Housekeeping and safety standards

How to Apply

Candidates who meet the requirements should submit their application together with copies of all relevant qualifications to:

Sizakele Dube
Email: Whse.Recruitment@spar.co.za