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Permanent Stores Assistant vacancies at Government Printing Works

Government Printing Works is inviting suitably qualified Permanent Stores Assistant vacancies.
Closing date for applications: 09 June 2025
Permanent Stores Assistant vacancies
- STORES ASSISTANT
- SALARY: R193 359 per annum
- CENTRE: Regional Warehouse Pretoria Ref No: GPW 25/78
Regional Warehouse North West Ref No: GPW 25/79
REQUIREMENTS:
- Grade 10 or equivalent NQF qualification.
- Valid Driver’s License.
- A valid forklift driver license.
- Working experience in warehouse distribution/dispatching activities will be an added advantage.
- Extended working hours and shift working hours may be required.
- Lifting and carrying of heavy loads.
DUTIES:
- Receive and inspect stock.
- Offload and receive stock into the designated area by receiving the paperwork, checking the stock delivered against the paperwork and signing off on receipt.
- Use the appropriate equipment to support offloading of stock including but not limited to a forklift and pallet jack etc.
- Identify any variances and report to relevant supervisor to address with the supplier immediately for the order to be either accepted or rejected.
- Once stock has been authorised for confirmed received, sort stock into relevant storage areas and move into the warehouse and store in designated areas according to the storage specifications and requirements.
- Move old stock to the front when packing new stock to ensure that old stock is utilised before new stock (FIFO).
- Once all stock is packed into the warehouse, submit final paperwork to the Warehouse Clerk/ Supervisor and address any issues as required.
- Provide support with the withdrawal and packaging of stock.
- Receive documented stock request (e.g., picking slip, transfer order or stock requisition) from client/customer and review stock requirements.
- Extract stock from storage areas and pack into consolidate space for proper packaging.
- Check all stock against stock request and prepare for delivery.
- Pack the correct items and quantities safely and in suitable packaging material.
- Assist with the checking that the required documents are in place.
- Any stock transfer to be authorised by the relevant authority.
- Move stock to the Dispatch Section.
- Provide administration support with stock control.
- Check that the stock within the warehouse is packed in line with warehouse requirements and specifications.
- Keep stock in the various areas neat and tidy and in and organised manner for effective monitoring and counting.
- Participate in the stock count process on a weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
- Conduct spot stock checks as and when required to identify shrinkage or damage.
- Monitor stock levels and notify Warehouse Clerk/ Supervisor of low stock levels for replenishment.
- Clearly mark and label all stock items and storage areas for easy and simple identification.
- Identify, report and ensure compliance with housekeeping and safety, health, environment, risk, and quality (SHERQ).
- Maintain the work environment in line with the security, health and safety regulations and requirements.
- Utilise all required PPE in conducting daily activities in line with SOP’s and safety standards.
- Keep warehouse floor between shelves clear of excess materials for easy access for forklifts and other moving equipment.
- Keep all equipment and machinery in a neat and clean state in line with specific requirements and policies.
- Identify and report any housekeeping or SHERQ violations or issues arising that need resolution.
- Comply with forklift rules and regulations in respect of utilisation, driving speed, maintenance schedules and daily utilisation checks.
- Render general support to the regional office staff.
- Familiarise oneself with other processes within the warehouse to provide support across the operations as and when required.
- Provide administrative support as and when required.
ENQUIRIES: Mr. V Manganye Tel No: (012) 748 6131
APPLICATIONS:
- E-mail: recruit202563@gpw.gov.za
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