Assistant Magazine Master at Omnia (Pty) LTD

Overview    

• To receipt and dispatch of products, stock administration, SHERQ and housekeeping, to supervise the work of loaders, and to administer and safeguard the stocks in the Magazines                      

Qualifications    

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Magazine Master Certificate (CIE)

Experience    

• 1 year demonstrated materials handling experience
• 1 year demonstrated experience in magazine and stock control in an explosives environment
• 1 year demonstrated experience in explosives production environment (Advantageous)

Duties    

• To co-ordinate and monitor all magazine activities using space and mechanical handling equipment efficiently and effectively to ensure operational objectives, targets and environmental standards and requirements are met
• To assist in ensuring the compliance of all magazine activities to standard operating procedures, regulation and legislation (this includes: receiving, put-away, picking, loading and cycle counts)
• To complete vehicle pre-use checklists prior to loading and dispatching vehicles with product to ensure regulatory and legislative compliance
• To complete inventory cycle counts as per the schedule provided by the Stock Controller, and investigate all discrepancies 
• To ensure that stock is stored in a planned and organised manner to maximise the efficient use of space (ensure floor to system matching), and FIFO management of stock
• To assist the Loaders with regards to day-to-day tasks, work instructions, schedules and overtime roaster management to ensure that work has been performed in accordance with standard operating procedures
• To ensure effective housekeeping of the magazine and yard so that these areas are neat, tidy, safe and comply with all SHERQ and legislative requirements

Job Competencies    

Job Related Skills

Job Knowledge:

• Working knowledge of warehouse management, principles, best practice, and techniques 
• Software and systems applications capability related to warehousing 
• Knowledge of perpetual stock counts and inventory accuracy measures 
• Knowledge of relevant legislative and regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of Explosives Act 

General    

Job Related Skills:

• Attention to detail 
• Numerical fluency/skills 
• Strong administration skills 
• Critical Thinking — using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative impacts and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one 
• Accuracy skills
• Interpersonal skills 
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) 
• Inventory management skills  
• Ability to work under pressure

Deadline:18th May,2026