Senior Storeman at Fermel

Job Description
Inventory Management & Control

• Maintain accurate stock levels of engineering parts, components, and consumables
• Conduct regular cycle counts and full stock takes; investigate and resolve variances
• Ensure proper binning, labeling, and storage practices aligned to engineering standards
• Monitor minimum/maximum stock levels and initiate replenishment requests

Receiving & Issuing of Goods

• Supervise receiving, inspection, and verification of incoming goods against purchase orders
• Ensure quality and quantity checks, particularly for mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical components
• Control issuing of stock to workshop, maintenance teams, and production departments
• Maintain strict documentation and traceability of all transactions

Systems & Administration

• Capture all stock movements accurately on ERP systems (e.g., Syspro, SAP, or equivalent)
• Generate reports on stock levels, usage trends, and slow-moving or obsolete stock
• Maintain stores records in compliance with audit and internal control requirements

Leadership & Supervision

• Supervise and guide stores personnel, including junior storemen and assistants
• Allocate daily tasks and ensure productivity and adherence to procedures
• Provide on-the-job training and enforce safety and housekeeping standards

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and MHSA (Mine Health and Safety Act) requirements
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized stores environment
• Ensure safe handling and storage of hazardous materials and heavy components

Stakeholder Coordination

• Liaise with procurement, maintenance, and engineering teams to ensure material availability
• Support breakdown and maintenance requirements with urgent parts issuing
• Work closely with suppliers and logistics teams to resolve delivery discrepancies

Qualifications

• Grade 12 (Matric) – essential
• Certificate/Diploma in Supply Chain, Logistics, or Warehousing – advantageous

Experience

• Minimum 5–8 years’ experience in a stores/warehouse environment
• At least 2–3 years in a supervisory role
• Experience in mining, engineering, or manufacturing environments (highly preferred)
• Strong knowledge of trackless mining equipment parts and components

Technical Skills

• ERP system experience (Syspro)
• Strong inventory control and stock management knowledge
• Understanding of mechanical and engineering parts (hydraulics, electrical, OEM components)

Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Leadership and team management capability
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking
• Ability to work under pressure in a production-driven environment
• High level of integrity and accountability
• Good communication and interpersonal skills