Hiring Now | Warehouse Stores Assistant & Stock Picker | Voltex (Pty) Ltd | Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal | Permanent Logistics, Inventory Processing & Counter Collection Positions

Voltex (Pty) Ltd, South Africa’s foremost electrical wholesaler and a market-leading supplier of high-quality industrial, commercial, and renewable energy solutions, is seeking a highly motivated, reliable, and detail-oriented individual to fill the permanent position of Stores Assistant for its branch in Richards Bay. This critical warehouse infrastructure and stock handling post, officially listed on the jobsandcareeropportunities.co.za portal, is an exceptional career opportunity for established stores professionals dedicated to processing internal sales orders, validating incoming inventory quality, and maintaining absolute bin accuracy. If you possess a Matric certificate, offer an exceptional baseline of electrical product knowledge, and bring a solid understanding of warehouse workflows—with at least 2 years of practical experience in a stores environment serving as an advantage—apply today. Local stock management and industrial supply chain vacancies in the King Cetshwayo District are filling fast — secure your corporate logistics career path today.

Detail	Information
Job Title	Stores Assistant
Company / Brand	Voltex (Pty) Ltd
Reporting Line	Reports directly to the Richards Bay Branch Manager
Position Type	Permanent Warehouse Logistics Position
Experience Level	Minimum 2 Years in a Stores / Warehouse Setup is an ADVANTAGE
Job Functional Area	Receiving Inspection, Picking Slips, Bin Card Updates & Precision Cable Cutting
Primary Location	Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal
Posted Date	05 July 2026
Closing Date	Active intake cycle (Reviewing profiles immediately)
Minimum Qualification	Matric / Grade 12 or Recognized Equivalent (Absolute MUST)
Safety Adherence	Strict compliance with security regulations & safety apparel standards
Core Benefits	Market-related salary, Medical Aid, Retirement Fund, and Training
Application Status	Open – Accepting Corporate Digital Applications Now

Voltex (Pty) Ltd is firmly committed to fostering an inclusive, energetic, and high-performance workforce that reflects the diverse talent pool of South Africa. In strict alignment with progressive corporate transformation mandates, national employment equity regulations, and internal workplace diversity targets, candidate assessments, background evaluations, and final placements are carried out fairly. Voltex actively supports and encourages workplace equity. The company reserves the right to modify these employment conditions, stock handling protocols, and localized warehouse assignments, or expire this vacancy at any time at its own discretion based on group logistics demands and branch commercial directives.

About the Role

Based permanently at our active distribution facility in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, this position forms the fundamental operational backbone of our localized warehouse and material dispatch network. The primary purpose of the Stores Assistant is to actively support the logistics team in organizing and controlling the daily operations of the branch warehouse by processing internal sales picking slips accurately, executing thorough inventory quality inspections, and keeping the facility secure and optimally sorted.

This permanent position requires a completed Grade 12 / Matric certificate or its equivalent as an absolute, non-negotiable minimum baseline. To ensure seamless alignment with our established receiving protocols, a minimum of 2 years of practical work experience within a stores or warehouse environment provides a distinct advantage. Candidates must display good electrical product knowledge, full operational familiarity with warehouse slotting structures, and a clear understanding of relative industrial safety protective apparel. Because you will collaborate across internal sales benches and interact with industrial trade clients daily during order handovers, you must possess strong interpersonal skills, a disciplined approach to signing picking slips and physical stock bin cards, and the manual dexterity required to assist with bulk loading, offloading, and precision cable cutting machinery.

The ideal candidate brings a blend of absolute numerical reliability, robust physical stamina, and a highly cooperative team mindset. Joining the logistics operations department at Voltex provides warehouse specialists with outstanding corporate stability, a competitive market-related salary package, comprehensive group benefits—including medical aid and a corporate retirement fund—as well as structured employee development initiatives to advance into senior inventory management roles.

Please note: Having a completed Matric certificate is a strict, mandatory prerequisite to enter the selection process for this position.

A minimum of 2 years of experience within an industrial warehousing setup, paired with specialized knowledge of electrical components and verified capabilities in precision cable cutting calculations, will be heavily prioritized during the initial screening phase.

Key Responsibilities

Order Processing, Picking & Cable Cutting Precision

• Process incoming picking slips and material orders generated by Internal Sales rapidly to ensure swift customer turnaround times.

• Pull the correct electrical items and exact inventory quantities from assigned warehouse bins, avoiding picking errors completely.

• Sign off on physical stock bin cards and picking slips consistently to maintain complete data traceability and accurate inventory control administration.

• Execute precision cable cutting according to client technical parameters and invoice specifications, eliminating material wastage.

• Transport completed customer stock orders and associated internal paperwork securely to the designated dispatch or counter collection zones.

Stock Receiving, Loading & Quality Verification

• Assist with receiving inbound inventory deliveries from national distribution hubs and manufacturing suppliers.

• Conduct thorough quality checks and physical counts on all incoming and outgoing materials, identifying defects or transit damages immediately.

• Assist with the safe loading and offloading of stock delivery vehicles, applying proper lifting protocols and material handling skills.

• Pack and organize received electrical goods into their correct stock allocation zones and bin layouts neatly to optimize warehouse picking speed.

• Attend politely to commercial contractors and trade customers who visit the branch to collect their pre-ordered stock.

Housekeeping, Safety & Security Compliance

• Maintain effective warehouse housekeeping standards daily, ensuring stores, aisles, and staging bays remain exceptionally neat, clean, and hazard-free.

• Adhere strictly to prescribed occupational health and safety regulations, consistently wearing required protective clothing (PPE).

• Ensure corporate security regulations are strictly adhered to at all times, preventing unauthorized personnel from entering stock bays.

• Assist the branch operations team during comprehensive stock-taking cycles and periodic inventory audits under direction from management.

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications & Experience Prerequisites

• A valid Grade 12 / Matric Certificate or recognized equivalent (Absolute MUST).

• Minimum of 2 years of progressive work experience within a stores, engineering supply, or industrial warehouse environment (Strong ADVANTAGE).

• Practical knowledge of electrical wholesale product lines, industrial switchgear, cabling, and installation accessories.

Technical & Process Knowledge

• Clear understanding of standard warehouse processes, bin location management, picking loops, and goods dispatch administration.

• Basic familiarity with processing transactional documentation, including internal invoices, delivery notes, and stock cards.

• Practical knowledge of industrial safety standards and the correct application of personal protective equipment (PPE).

Core Competencies & Attributes

• Attention to Detail: Ability to double-check part numbers, labels, and physical stock volumes against invoices without error.

• Physical Agility: Capable of handling regular warehouse manual tasks, including heavy loading, offloading, packing, and cable cutting.

• Customer Service Focus: A professional, clear, and helpful communication style when handing over stock orders to walk-in trade clients.

• Reliability: Strong dedication to security regulations, showing up punctually for all scheduled warehouse shifts.

Administrative Application Prerequisites

• Must submit a clean, highly legible digital copy of your CV in either PDF or Word format without any handwritten notes, signatures, or markings on the document.

• The CV must be uploaded strictly within the designated “Upload CV” section of the application portal, ensuring your credentials are clear.

What We Offer (Benefits)

Voltex values its internal operations and warehouse infrastructure teams, providing a secure corporate framework that rewards accuracy and operational discipline:

• Diverse Tasks: Engaging daily responsibilities covering stock validation, physical order picking, customer service, and technical cable cutting.

• Prospects & Growth: Structured employee development initiatives and corporate training opportunities within the national Bidvest/Voltex network.

• Financial Stability: Competitive, market-related basic salary structures.

• Health & Security: Comprehensive company-backed Medical Aid scheme and a secure Retirement Fund.

Career Growth Opportunities

A permanent assistant position within Voltex (Pty) Ltd offers an outstanding operational launching pad for expanding your professional track into dispatch coordination, inventory control, or warehouse management:

Stores Assistant (Warehouse Floor) → Dispatch & Receiving Clerk / Order Checker

Dispatch & Receiving Clerk → Senior Inventory Controller / Cycle Counter

Senior Inventory Controller → Warehouse Supervisor / Logistics Coordinator

Warehouse Supervisor → Assistant Branch Operations Manager / Richards Bay Branch Manager

Your stock tracking precision, administrative speed, and systemic discipline determine your growth path.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where exactly is this warehouse position located, and can I hand-deliver my CV?

The position is permanently attached to the Voltex branch in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. To comply with corporate data security regulations and automated candidate screening systems, all profiles must be submitted online through authorized digital channels; physical paper CV drop-offs at the warehouse entrance are not processed.

What happens if I have warehouse experience but have never worked in the electrical wholesale sector?

While direct electrical product knowledge provides a massive advantage, candidates with strong warehouse experience in related industrial or engineering sectors are encouraged to apply, provided they demonstrate rapid learning capabilities to master our inventory codes.

Will I be expected to work overtime or assist during weekends?

The position operates during standard corporate business hours. However, Stores Assistants must exhibit operational flexibility, which includes assisting during peak delivery days or participating in mandatory quarterly branch stock-taking cycles.

What format should my supporting documents be in when uploading my digital profile?

Your CV, Matric certificate, and identity document must be uploaded as high-clarity digital PDF or Word files to ensure automated enterprise systems parse your credentials correctly.

How does a Stores Assistant handle a product description mismatch on a picking slip?

The assistant must halt the picking process immediately, avoid updating the physical bin card, isolate the item, and escalate the discrepancy to the Warehouse Supervisor or Branch Manager to resolve the system data mismatch before the order moves to dispatch.

How to Apply

Are you ready to use your inventory picking skills, manage stock allocation, perform precision cable cutting, and build a stable, permanent career with Voltex (Pty) Ltd? Applications are officially open through the jobsandcareeropportunities.co.za portal. Ensure your clean digital CV, Matric certificate, and professional references are fully updated before submitting.

Application Steps

🔗 Official Application Link:

Access the logistics portal directly via: Apply Online – Voltex Corporate Careers Portal

Applicants must ensure their uploaded digital profile and cover note explicitly state the specific job title and location: Stores Assistant - Voltex Richards Bay Branch to guarantee immediate tracking, automated data parsing, and accurate routing by the Voltex Logistics HR division.

All applications must include a comprehensive, recently updated Curriculum Vitae highlighting detailed commercial references from your past stock picking or warehouse exposure, a clear copy of your Matric certificate, and a copy of your South African Identity Document.

Apply early — this premium Richards Bay warehouse vacancy is subject to immediate shortlisting and interview scheduling as soon as the target inventory management profiles are identified.

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