Stores Assistant Role at The SA Steelworks | Apply now!

Job Details

🏢 Company: SA Steelworks
📌 Job Title: Stores Assistant
📍 Location: Airport Industria, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
🏭 Industry: Manufacturing / Construction / Production
📄 Employment Type: Permanent

Company Overview

SA Steelworks operates within the manufacturing and construction sector, supplying high-quality steel products while maintaining strong operational standards. The company values efficiency, safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement across all departments.

Job Overview

The Stores Assistant is an internal customer service–focused role responsible for ensuring accurate, timely issuing, receiving, and storage of stock. The position supports warehouse operations by maintaining inventory accuracy, housekeeping standards, and adherence to health and safety regulations.

⏰ Working Hours:
• Monday – Thursday: 07h30–17h00
• Friday: 07h30–16h00
• Overtime as required

Key Responsibilities

• Complete all daily store tasks accurately and on time

• Assist with processing and issuing daily stock orders

• Support inventory cycle counts and full stock takes when required

• Off-load incoming materials and supplier deliveries safely

• Verify deliveries against delivery notes and receipt goods correctly

• Maintain minimum and maximum stock levels

• Adhere strictly to Health and Safety regulations

• Perform general housekeeping duties within the stores area

• Assist the Storeman and Stores Coordinator as required

• Carry out any additional stores-related duties when requested

Qualifications

Education

• Grade 12 (Matric), preferably with Mathematics

Experience

• Previous experience in a stores or warehouse environment

Skills

• Computer literacy (MS Word and Excel)

• Strong administration and organisational skills

• Ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision

• Attention to detail and deadline-driven mindset

• Excellent communication skills

• Fully bilingual in English and Afrikaans (Xitsonga or isiXhosa is an advantage)

• Forklift licence (advantageous)

• Willingness to work after-hours and weekends when required

• Strong teamwork and multitasking ability

CV Tips

• Highlight stores, warehouse, or inventory experience

• Include computer skills, especially Excel

• Mention any forklift licence or stock control exposure

• Clearly state language proficiency

• Demonstrate reliability, attention to detail, and safety awareness

Benefits of Joining SA Steelworks

• Provident Fund

• Life Cover

• Funeral Cover

• 15 days paid annual leave

• Long service leave after five years of employment

• Stable, long-term employment within an established organisation

Company Policy

SA Steelworks appointments are subject to successful pre-employment checks. A formal written offer of employment will only be valid once signed by an authorised company representative. Verbal or informal representations do not constitute an offer of employment.