Storeman

Business Unit / Division:
Fedics

Job Type Classification:
Full Time

Location - Town / City:
Johannesburg

About Us:
Tsebo is seeking for a Storeman to ensure effective receiving, storage, issuing, safeguarding, and control of all food, beverage, cleaning, and operational stock within the unit. The Storeman plays a critical role in maintaining stock accuracy, minimizing wastage, supporting operational efficiency, and ensuring compliance with Tsebo standards, food safety requirements, and client expectations. As the leading integrated facilities solutions provider in Africa and the Middle East, operating in over 28 countries, with over 40 000 employees, the Tsebo Solutions Group enables businesses to optimise their efficiency and productivity, and become more successful. We take responsibility of our customers’ non-core activities outside of their expertise, empowering them to focus on their core business. Our local expertise, global standards and innovative cross-divisional solutions, such as catering, cleaning, facility management and security, give us the edge to optimise our customers non-core operations, allowing them to enjoy reduced cost, risk and complexity.

Duties & Responsibilities:
Inventory and Stock Management Receive all stock deliveries and verify quantities, quality, and specifications against purchase orders and delivery notes. Ensure all stock is captured accurately on relevant inventory systems. Monitor stock levels and proactively alert management of low-stock items. Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly stock counts and cycle counts. Investigate and report stock variances, shortages, and discrepancies. Maintain accurate inventory records and stock movement reports. Control stock transfers between departments and units. Monitor product shelf life and manage stock rotation using FIFO principles. Identify, record, and report damaged, obsolete, or expired stock. Receiving and Dispatching Coordinate the loading and offloading of deliveries. Ensure all deliveries comply with food safety, quality, and procurement standards. Report rejected stock and supplier non-conformances to management. Prepare and issue stock according to authorized requisitions. Verify issued quantities and obtain signatures for stock issued. Food Safety and Compliance Maintain food storage areas according to HACCP and Tsebo food safety requirements. Monitor temperature records for relevant storage facilities. Ensure compliance with health, safety, hygiene, and quality management systems. Conduct routine inspections of storage facilities to maintain standards. Ensure all products are correctly labelled and stored. Participate in internal and external audits and implement corrective actions where required. Cost Control and Waste Management Support cost-saving initiatives through effective stock control practices. Minimize food waste and stock losses through continuous monitoring. Monitor high-value stock items and report unusual consumption patterns. Assist management with inventory forecasting and budget control. Recommend improvements to stock handling and storage procedures. Administration and Reporting Complete all stock-related documentation accurately and timeously. Maintain filing systems for invoices, delivery notes, stock counts, and requisitions. Generate weekly and monthly stock reports. Assist with month-end stock reconciliations. Capture supplier information and maintain stock records for audit purposes. Compile variance and wastage reports for management review. Operational Support Liaise with chefs, supervisors, and management to ensure stock availability. Support catering operations during peak periods when required. Assist in the planning and coordination of stock requirements for functions and special events. Ensure cleaning materials, consumables, and operational supplies are available at all times. Respond promptly to stock-related queries from internal stakeholders. Asset and Security Management Ensure stores remain secure and access is restricted to authorized personnel. Safeguard company assets and inventory against loss or damage. Monitor storage conditions and report maintenance issues. Ensure store equipment is used correctly and maintained in good working order. Support investigations relating to stock losses or shrinkage. General Duties Maintain housekeeping standards in all storage areas. Adhere to all Tsebo policies, procedures, and values. Participate in training and development initiatives. Support continuous improvement projects within the unit. Perform any other reasonable duties assigned by management.

Skills and Competencies:
Inventory and stock control management. Knowledge of FIFO, HACCP, and food safety requirements. Computer literacy (MS Office, particularly Excel). Experience using inventory or ERP systems. Strong numerical and reconciliation skills. Report generation and document management.

Qualifications:
Grade 12 (Matric). Certificate in Stores Management, Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field will be advantageous. 2-3 years' experience as a Storeman or Stock Controller. Experience within Catering, Hospitality, Food Services, FMCG, or Contract Catering environments