Senior Storeman at Lesaka Technologies

About the Role

• The Senior Storeman is responsible for the accurate, safe, and efficient management of all inventory within the store and warehouse, including raw materials, components, sub-assemblies, consumables, and finished goods used in the manufacture, assembly, and refurbishment of automated cash acceptance vaults, disposable cash bags, and validator units.
• The role ensures that production, refurbishment, and after-sales operations are not disrupted by stock unavailability while maintaining inventory accuracy, traceability, and compliance with SHEQ and company procedures. The Senior Storeman also provides day-to-day supervision of store personnel and reports directly to the Inventory Manager.

Key Responsibilities

Inventory Management

• Manage the receipt, storage, issuing, and dispatch of all raw materials, components, sub-assemblies, consumables, and finished goods related to automated cash acceptance vaults, disposable bags, and validator units.
• Maintain accurate, real-time stock records in the ERP system and ensure all inventory transactions are properly authorised and documented.
• Plan and execute regular cycle counts and support annual stock takes.
• Investigate, analyse, and resolve stock variances.

Production & Operational Support

• Kit and stage components for production and assembly lines according to production schedules.
• Support refurbishment and repair work orders by ensuring component availability.
• Monitor stock levels against minimum, maximum, and reorder thresholds.
• Proactively identify and escalate inventory shortages that may impact production or after-sales service.

Warehouse Operations

• Ensure proper storage, handling, and protection of materials and sensitive electronic components.
• Oversee receiving, put-away, picking, kitting, and dispatch activities.
• Maintain warehouse organisation and efficient stock flow processes.
• Ensure compliance with inventory control procedures and best practices.

Goods receiving & quality control 

• Inspect incoming goods against purchase orders and quality requirements.
• Process and manage supplier returns and non-conformances.
• Maintain supplier documentation, certificates of conformance, and traceability records.
• Escalate damaged or non-conforming goods to the appropriate stakeholders.

Team Leadership

• Supervise Storemen and Store Assistants.
• Allocate work and monitor daily productivity.
• Conduct on-the-job training and skills development.
• Support performance management and employee development initiatives.

SHEQ & Housekeeping

• Enforce housekeeping, safety, and SHEQ standards within the warehouse.
• Ensure correct handling of ESD-sensitive components.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe working environment in accordance with 5S standards.
• Promote a culture of safety and compliance.

Reporting & continuous improvement 

• Prepare and submit stock, slow-moving stock, and obsolescence reports.
• Support initiatives that improve inventory control, warehouse efficiency, and cost reduction.
• Identify opportunities to reduce shrinkage, damage, and obsolete stock.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives within the inventory function.

Qualifications & Experience

Required

• Matric essential (Grade 12)
• Relevant qualification in Logistics, Supply Chain, or Warehouse Management.
• Forklift Operator's Licence
• Minimum 5 years' experience within a storeman or warehouse environment (essential).
• Minimum 2 years' experience in a senior or supervisory capacity (essential).
• Manufacturing, electronics, engineering, or assembly environment experience (preferred). 
• Experience handling ESD-sensitive electronic components (preferred).

Key Competencies

• Strong inventory control and stock management knowledge.
• Sound understanding of FIFO, FEFO, cycle counting, and min/max planning principles.
• Experience using ERP and stock management systems.
• Computer literacy, including MS Excel.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organisational and planning skills.
• Effective people management and supervisory ability.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Honest, trustworthy, and accountable.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.