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An established company in the automotive industry is looking for an experienced, hands-on Warehouse Controller / Supervisor to take charge of daily warehouse operations in Gauteng. If you are the kind of person who keeps stock accurate, teams organised and deliveries moving on time, this permanent role offers a salary of R30,000 to R35,000 per month and a central place in a busy automotive supply operation.
About the company and the work
The employer is an established business within the automotive industry. Its warehouse is the hub where parts and components are received, stored, picked and dispatched to customers and internal departments, so accuracy and discipline in the warehouse directly affect the whole business. The successful candidate will oversee that operation day to day, making sure stock is controlled properly, staff know what to do, and the warehouse runs safely and efficiently.
Role details and duties
The Warehouse Controller / Supervisor oversees and coordinates daily warehouse operations. Duties include managing the receiving, checking, storage, picking, packing and dispatching of stock; maintaining accurate inventory records and ensuring stock accuracy; conducting regular stock counts, cycle counts and inventory reconciliations; investigating stock discrepancies, losses and inventory variances; and ensuring effective stock rotation, identification and storage procedures. The role also involves supervising, coordinating and allocating duties to warehouse staff; monitoring warehouse productivity, operational efficiency and performance; ensuring all incoming and outgoing stock is correctly documented; coordinating with procurement, sales, production and logistics departments; monitoring stock levels and assisting with replenishment planning; ensuring warehouse housekeeping, safety standards and operational procedures are maintained; identifying opportunities to improve warehouse processes and reduce operational costs; and generating warehouse reports and providing management with regular operational updates.
Requirements
Applicants need Matric / Grade 12 and 3 to 5 years of experience in warehouse management, warehouse supervision or inventory control. Previous experience within the automotive industry is highly advantageous, and knowledge of automotive parts, components and inventory management will be beneficial. Proven experience in stock control, stocktaking and inventory reconciliation is required, along with previous experience supervising or coordinating warehouse personnel. Candidates should have a good working knowledge of warehouse management systems (WMS) and ERP systems, strong computer literacy, particularly Microsoft Excel, excellent organisational, administrative and problem-solving skills, strong leadership and communication abilities, and the ability to work under pressure and manage competing operational priorities. No experience level label is stated in the advert.
Where to find and apply safely
This vacancy is advertised on Careers24, where the closing date is given as 29 November 2026 and the reference is RA-40BB67C7. Apply through the Apply button on this page, which opens the original Careers24 advert for this Gauteng role. Apply only through that original listing, and be wary of anyone asking for payment or personal banking details in exchange for a job.
Practical tips
Put your stock-control record front and centre: mention the size and type of warehouses you have run, the stock counts and reconciliations you have handled, and any variances you investigated and resolved. Automotive experience is a strong advantage, so highlight any work with vehicle parts, components or related inventory. Mention the warehouse management and ERP systems you have used, and give a concrete example of how you improved accuracy or cut costs in a warehouse.
How the process works
Applications go through the Careers24 listing to the employer, which reviews them against the requirements above. Shortlisted candidates can expect to be assessed on their warehouse management and stock-control experience, and on how they supervise and organise a team. The advert does not state further steps, so applicants should keep an eye on their contact details and be ready to discuss their experience in detail.
Important information
This post is shared for information only and is not a job offer or a guarantee of employment. Always confirm the details, including the salary range of R30,000 to R35,000 per month, the reference RA-40BB67C7 and the closing date of 29 November 2026, in the original advert before applying. The employer is not named in the advert, so the company field has been left blank here.
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