Company: SPAR
Position: Stock Take Clerk
Listing Reference: spar_000928
Department: Floor Department
Location: Cape Town, Western Cape
Employment Type: Permanent
Industry: Food & Beverages / FMCG / Retail
Remuneration: Market Related
EE Position: No
Closing Date: 12 September 2026
Experience Level: Entry Level / Suitable for Matriculants with Relevant Skills
Stock Take Clerk Job Opportunity
Plattekloof SPAR is looking for a dependable and detail-focused Stock Take Clerk to join its Floor Department in Cape Town. This permanent position is suited to an individual who is comfortable working with numbers, recording information accurately and supporting day-to-day stock control activities in a busy retail environment.
The successful candidate will play an important role in maintaining accurate inventory records and ensuring that stock is properly counted, recorded, stored and monitored. The position requires someone who is organised, reliable and able to identify discrepancies or issues that could affect stock availability and accuracy.
This is an opportunity for a candidate with a Grade 12 (Matric) qualification and good administrative and numerical abilities to gain or develop valuable experience within the FMCG and retail environment.
About the Stock Take Clerk Role
The Stock Take Clerk will assist with various stock management and inventory-related activities. The role involves conducting regular stock counts, checking stock documentation, monitoring product expiry dates and helping ensure that products are handled appropriately throughout the store’s stock control processes.
Accuracy will be particularly important because the successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that stock information is correctly captured and that physical stock corresponds with relevant records and documentation.
The role will also involve providing administrative assistance to the Stock Take Supervisor or Manager and supporting warehouse-related activities when required.
Key Responsibilities
The appointed Stock Take Clerk may be responsible for the following duties:
- Check inventory levels and identify products or supplies that need replenishment.
- Perform regular stock counts and ensure that quantities are captured correctly.
- Assist with daily, weekly and monthly stock-taking activities.
- Maintain accurate records of stock holdings and completed stock counts.
- Identify damaged products and ensure that these are properly recorded and reported.
- Check product expiry dates and help ensure that stock remains within the required shelf-life period.
- Make sure products are handled, stored and moved carefully to minimise damage, loss or unnecessary wastage.
- Capture stock information accurately according to established procedures.
- Complete stock-related documentation neatly, correctly and within the required deadlines.
- Check received stock against invoices and verify the relevant documentation.
- Ensure documentation is appropriately completed and signed by the relevant parties.
- Assist with accurate and timely loading of price changes.
- Support warehousing activities whenever assistance is required.
- Monitor stock transfers and provide relevant daily reports.
- Provide administrative and reporting support to the Stock Take Supervisor or Manager.
- Maintain a sound understanding of the store’s stock control policies, procedures and processes.
- Assist with training and supervising merchandisers in correct stock control practices.
- Carry out other reasonable duties assigned by management.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants interested in this opportunity should meet the following requirements:
- Grade 12 / Matric qualification.
- A relevant tertiary qualification will be considered an advantage.
- Basic computer literacy and the ability to work with relevant computer systems.
- Strong numerical and basic administrative skills.
- Ability to read and write fluently.
- Good data-entry abilities with a strong focus on accuracy.
- Ability to use electronic scanning equipment and stock control systems.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail when counting, recording and reconciling stock.
- Good analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work independently as well as effectively within a team.
- A dependable and positive approach to work.
- Willingness to take initiative and work efficiently in a fast-moving retail environment.
Skills That Will Help You Succeed
The ideal candidate should be highly organised and comfortable performing repetitive but important stock-related tasks without compromising accuracy. Since stock records directly contribute to the availability and management of products, the ability to notice discrepancies and address them appropriately will be valuable.
Candidates should also be confident working with figures and electronic systems. Good communication skills are important because the Stock Take Clerk will interact with supervisors, managers, merchandisers and other employees during stock control activities.
Reliability, attention to detail and a strong work ethic are key qualities for this position.
Employment Details
Job Title: Stock Take Clerk
Reference: spar_000928
Company: SPAR – Plattekloof SPAR
Location: Cape Town, Western Cape
Contract Type: Permanent
Department: Floor Department
Industry: Food & Beverages / FMCG / Retail
Salary: Market Related
EE Status: Non-EE Position
Closing Date: 12 September 2026
How to Apply
Candidates who meet the minimum requirements and are interested in building their experience in retail stock control are encouraged to apply before the closing date.
When applying, ensure that your information is accurate and that your qualifications and relevant skills are clearly presented. Applicants should carefully review the requirements before submitting their applications.
Application Deadline: 12 September 2026
Please note: This job post is provided for informational purposes and is not the official employer advertisement. Applicants should verify the vacancy and submit their application through the official SPAR recruitment channel or company website.
Don’t miss the opportunity to apply for the Stock Take Clerk position at Plattekloof SPAR in Cape Town before applications close.
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