Stock Quality Controller - Midrand at G4S

Job Overview:

• We are seeking a skilled and proactive individual to join our team as a Stock Quality Controller. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting thorough quality control checks on all incoming stock. This role ensures every aspect of stock receipt meets world-class quality standards, from verification and inspection to documentation and reporting. The effectiveness of the position will be measured by the accuracy and consistency of these checks, with a key indicator of success being the reduction of quality-related queries received across all communication channels. In addition, the role plays a critical part in maintaining operational integrity ,supporting continuous improvement, and ensuring that only compliant and quality-approved stock enters the supply chain.

Key Responsibilities:

Quality Control

Ensure effective Quality control through:

• Continuous analysis of quality control process and mechanisms.
• Detailed quality control during the receiving stock process.
• Recording of non-conforming incoming goods and rejecting those. Informing Quality Control Manager which items are to be returned to the supplier.
• Liaising with suppliers on non-conforming products.
• Quality control analysis of faulty components.
• Assist with the supplier evaluation process.
• Design and present quality improvement ideas, processes and systems.
• Stay abreast of Best practices in relation to Production. 
• Assist in all other areas of the quality department when required.

Health and Safety

• Participate in the design/ development/ review/ implementation and monitoring of the branch/region/national safety plans for each year.
• Participate in safety forums created by company for example safety meetings and safety talks.
• Report all safety incidents to the relevant people.
• Discuss all safety incidents on all levels.
• Follow-up on any activities assigned through safety meeting/committee/representative/management.
• Attend safety education and refresher programmes.
• Comply with safety policies and procedures at workplace.
• Distribute safety information as and when required.
• Wear protective clothing all the time.

Ideal Candidate:

Qualification & Technical Experience required:

• Matric / Grade 12 .
• Certificate or a Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Inventory Management or any related field. (Advantageous)
• Computer Literacy, Including MS Office (Excel, Word, Google Suite).
• Experience with ERP or Inventory management Systems such as SAP, Oracle or Similar platforms .
• Understanding of warehouse operations, stock control  principles & quality standards.
• 2–3 years’ experience in stock control, inventory management, warehousing, or a similar operational role.
• Proven experience in receiving, issuing, and reconciling stock.
• Strong background in performing stock counts, investigating variances, and ensuring accurate stock records.
• Experience working in a high-volume environment where accuracy and attention to detail are critical.
• Exposure to quality control processes, stock integrity checks, and compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to work with cross-functional teams (e.g., procurement, warehouse, finance).

Skills and Attributes:

• Team Player.
• Strong work ethic.
• Leading People.
• Problem solving.
• Communication (written and verbal).
• Negotiation.
• Delivering strategy.
• Analytical.
• Passionate.
• Curiosity driven.
• Attention to detail.
• Collaborating and Co-operating.
• Relationship Building.
• Innovation.