Stock Controller: Content Inventory at Lesaka Technologies

ROLE PURPOSE

• The Stock Controller: Content Inventory is responsible for monitoring, managing, and reconciling stock levels across all procured content categories.
• Given the nature of prepaid digital content — which includes airtime, data, prepaid electricity units, bill payment capacity, and vouchers — stock management in this context refers to the availability and integrity of digital inventory within the organisation's transaction platforms.
• The role ensures that stock levels are adequate to meet demand, that replenishment is triggered in a timely manner, and that all inventory movements are accurately recorded and reconciled.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitor real-time digital stock levels across all content categories including airtime, data, prepaid electricity, bill payments, and vouchers.
• Initiate and process stock replenishment orders in accordance with minimum threshold levels and demand forecasts in a timely manner based on supplier lead times.
• Reconcile stock received against purchase orders, ensuring accuracy of inventory records and flagging discrepancies to the Supplier Manager.
• Maintain up-to-date stock registers and generate daily, weekly, and monthly stock position reports.
• Work closely with the Treasury / Float Manager to ensure stock purchases are aligned with available float and cash flow positions.
• Liaise with suppliers and internal operations teams to resolve stock delivery failures, shortfalls, or system loading issues.
• Support the identification of slow-moving, expired, or underperforming stock and escalate to the Procurement Manager.
• Assist with internal and external audits by providing accurate inventory documentation.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of stock management processes and controls.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in a stock control, inventory management, or operations role.
• Experience in a digital, telecoms, or fintech environment is advantageous.
• Strong numerical accuracy and reconciliation skills.
• Proficiency in stock management systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple stock categories simultaneously.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Inventory management and stock reconciliation
• Numerical accuracy and attention to detail
• Process adherence and compliance
• Supplier and internal stakeholder coordination
• Reporting and data entry accuracy
• Proactive escalation and problem identification