Company: RCL Foods
Job Title: Stores Clerk – Maintenance
Reference Number: RCL260811-4
Business Unit: Baking
Department: Engineering
Location: Benoni, Gauteng, South Africa
Employment Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 21 August 2026
Job Overview
RCL Foods is looking for a reliable and organised Stores Clerk – Maintenance to join its Baking Business Unit in Benoni, Gauteng. The successful candidate will provide essential administrative and stock-control support to the maintenance and engineering function, ensuring that parts, tools, consumables and other required supplies are correctly ordered, received, recorded, stored and issued.
This is an important role within the maintenance environment, as effective stores management helps ensure that technicians and maintenance teams have access to the correct parts and materials when they are needed. The successful applicant will report directly to the Maintenance Manager and will be expected to maintain accurate stock records while following established company procedures.
Key Responsibilities
The Stores Clerk will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day operation of the maintenance stores and ensuring that stock-related activities are completed accurately and efficiently.
Key duties will include:
- Identifying the correct maintenance components by consulting relevant parts catalogues and information.
- Communicating with suppliers and vendors to request quotations, pricing and product information.
- Preparing requisitions for required maintenance parts, equipment and consumables.
- Processing and recording purchase order information in accordance with company procedures.
- Receiving deliveries from suppliers and checking that the correct items have been delivered.
- Comparing supplier packing slips and invoices against received goods to identify discrepancies.
- Capturing stock receipts and the distribution of parts and supplies on the relevant computer systems.
- Issuing maintenance parts and replacement components to the engineering and maintenance teams.
- Providing assistance to maintenance personnel when selecting appropriate parts or materials.
- Receiving, processing and completing job cards related to maintenance activities.
- Maintaining oil and lubrication stock records and ensuring that quantities are properly balanced.
- Supporting depots by arranging or supplying required maintenance parts and consumable items.
- Participating in scheduled and periodic stock counts.
- Monitoring inventory levels and ensuring that stock is replenished when new deliveries arrive.
- Helping maintain an orderly, accurate and well-controlled maintenance storeroom.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants interested in this opportunity should meet the following requirements:
- Grade 12 / Matric qualification.
- At least 2 years of relevant experience in a stores, stock-control, maintenance stores or similar environment.
- Good computer literacy.
- Practical proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook, as well as other relevant software systems.
- Knowledge of industrial parts, tools and equipment.
- Understanding of general industrial stockroom practices and procedures.
- Strong organisational and administrative abilities.
- A systematic approach to handling stock, documentation and records.
- Ability to work accurately in a busy environment and meet operational requirements under pressure.
Skills and Personal Attributes
The ideal candidate should be dependable, methodical and comfortable working with both people and systems. Attention to detail will be particularly important because the position involves receiving stock, checking documentation, capturing transactions and maintaining accurate inventory information.
Candidates should also have good communication skills when dealing with suppliers, maintenance personnel, depots and other internal stakeholders. The ability to prioritise tasks, maintain accurate records and respond efficiently to urgent maintenance requirements will be advantageous.
Experience working with industrial maintenance parts or within a manufacturing, engineering, production or industrial stores environment may provide a strong foundation for the role.
Why This Opportunity Matters
The Stores Clerk – Maintenance plays a supporting role in keeping maintenance operations running smoothly. Accurate stock management can help reduce delays caused by unavailable parts, while proper receiving, issuing and recording procedures contribute to better inventory control.
For a candidate with experience in stores administration, stock control or industrial environments, this permanent position provides an opportunity to contribute to the engineering function of an established food manufacturing business.
How to Apply
Interested and suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply for the Stores Clerk – Maintenance position before the closing date.
Position: Stores Clerk – Maintenance
Company: RCL Foods
Location: Benoni, Gauteng
Reference: RCL260811-4
Closing Date: 21 August 2026
Employment Type: Permanent
Applicants should ensure that their application clearly demonstrates their Grade 12 qualification, relevant experience, computer skills and knowledge of industrial parts, tools, equipment and stockroom procedures.
Please note: Applications should be submitted before the advertised closing date. Candidates who meet the requirements may be considered for the recruitment process.