Shoprite – Stock Controller

Good stock control in a pharmacy retail environment affects far more than the storeroom. It helps ensure that deliveries are checked properly, invoices are captured accurately, damaged goods are handled correctly and the store has the right products available for customers. Shoprite is recruiting a Stock Controller for Medirite Plus Bredasdorp in the Western Cape.

This is a full-time retail opportunity for applicants with Grade 12 and relevant retail or FMCG store operations experience in a similar role.

Important: This vacancy is not advertised as a learnership, internship or YES youth opportunity. It is a full-time Stock Controller role focused on deliveries, invoices, stock accuracy, storeroom control, supplier returns, damaged goods, high-risk stock, credit notes and operational support.

At a glance

What this opportunity is

This is a Stock Controller vacancy at Medirite Plus Bredasdorp in the Western Cape.

The official advert states that Medirite Plus Bredasdorp is looking for a Stock Controller whose expertise translates into optimally maintained stock levels.

The purpose of the role is to accurately accept deliveries of incoming goods and facilitate the smooth flow of goods to the trading store and back to the distribution centre and suppliers.

The role requires in-depth inventory management expertise and work experience in the retail industry.

The official advert does not state the salary, benefits, exact working hours, shift pattern, number of available positions or exact start date.

Who this opportunity may suit

This opportunity may suit an applicant with Grade 12 and at least one year of relevant experience in retail, FMCG store operations or a similar stock-control role.

It may be suitable for someone who is accurate, organised, numerate, detail-focused and comfortable working with deliveries, invoices, supplier returns, stock records and storeroom processes.

The role may also suit applicants with previous experience as a stock controller, receiving clerk, inventory clerk, storeroom assistant, retail stock assistant, FMCG stock controller, goods receiving assistant, warehouse assistant or retail operations assistant.

Because the official advert states that the role is very labour intensive and includes lifting heavy boxes and offloading pallets, applicants should consider whether they can manage the physical requirements before applying.

What you will do and learn

The official vacancy lists the following job objectives:

Receiving and invoice control

• Accurately receive goods by comparing the goods received with the invoice.
• Accurately and timeously capture invoices of goods received on the system.
• Ensure that goods delivered are the goods invoiced and captured in terms of quantities, variants and condition.
• Support the smooth flow of goods to the trading store.
• Support the smooth flow of goods back to the distribution centre and suppliers where required.

Supplier returns and stock accuracy

• Process all returns to suppliers in line with company standard operating procedures.
• Return unordered goods delivered to the store.
• Return damaged goods delivered to the store.
• Accurately complete credit notes for non-acceptance according to company policy and procedures.
• Pick up discrepancies and report them to the manager.
• Assist in managing and controlling high-risk stock.

Storeroom and operational support

• Maintain the storeroom in an acceptable and orderly condition.
• Assist with other duties and departments according to operational requirements.
• Support stock-management principles and best practices.
• Use computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Office 365, where required.
• Work with SAP-related stock processes where required.
• Handle labour-intensive duties, including lifting heavy boxes and offloading pallets.

Important: The duties above are based on the official vacancy. Shoprite and Medirite Plus may allocate additional reasonable retail, receiving, stock control, supplier return, storeroom, high-risk stock, invoice, credit note, SAP, housekeeping, department-support or operational duties according to store requirements.

Eligibility requirements

Applicant requirements

• Must have a Grade 12 qualification.
• Must have at least 1+ years of relevant working experience within a retail / FMCG store operations environment in a similar role.
• Must have a retail / FMCG background.
• Must understand stock management principles and best practices.
• Must have high attention to detail.
• Must have exceptional organisational and time management skills.
• Must have great problem-solving skills.
• Must have computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Office 365.
• Knowledge of how the SAP system works is required.
• Must have sound numeracy skills.
• Must have excellent communication skills.
• Must be able to handle labour-intensive work, including lifting heavy boxes and offloading pallets.
• Must provide complete, accurate and truthful information during the official application process.

Grade 12 requirement explained

The official advert requires a Grade 12 qualification.

Applicants should show Grade 12 clearly on the CV and should prepare proof of qualification if requested through the official Shoprite eRecruit application platform.

Applicants should make sure that qualification details and dates are accurate and truthful.

Retail / FMCG experience requirement explained

The official advert requires at least 1+ years of relevant working experience within a retail / FMCG store operations environment in a similar role.

Applicants should clearly show previous stock control, receiving, FMCG, retail operations, inventory, storeroom, warehouse, supplier return or goods receiving experience on the CV.

Useful examples may include receiving deliveries, checking invoices, capturing goods received, managing supplier returns, reporting discrepancies, maintaining a storeroom, handling high-risk stock, completing credit notes or using SAP-related stock systems.

Stock management and SAP knowledge explained

The official advert requires a retail / FMCG background and an understanding of stock management principles and best practices.

The advert also lists knowledge of how the SAP system works.

Applicants with SAP, stock control, invoice capturing, receiving, inventory management, stock reconciliation or retail system experience should include this clearly on the CV.

Physical work requirement explained

The official advert states that the role is very labour intensive and includes lifting heavy boxes and offloading pallets.

Applicants should be realistic about the physical requirements of the role before applying.

Applicants should confirm exact physical requirements, safety procedures, working hours and operational expectations directly with Shoprite or Medirite Plus if shortlisted.

Skills and personal attributes that may help

• Strong attention to detail.
• Accuracy when checking goods against invoices.
• Sound numeracy skills.
• Good Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Office 365 ability.
• Knowledge of SAP stock processes.
• Understanding of retail and FMCG store operations.
• Good stock management habits.
• Ability to maintain an orderly storeroom.
• Ability to identify and report discrepancies.
• Good communication with managers, suppliers and store teams.
• Strong time management and organisation.
• Problem-solving ability.
• Ability to handle labour-intensive stock duties.
• Willingness to assist other departments according to operational requirements.

What this opportunity really means

This is a practical stock control role in a retail pharmacy environment.

The successful applicant should expect work involving incoming deliveries, invoice checks, invoice capturing, quantity and condition checks, supplier returns, damaged goods, credit notes, high-risk stock, storeroom organisation and operational support.

The role requires accuracy, stock-management discipline, computer literacy, SAP awareness, numeracy, communication and the ability to handle physical stock duties.

Applicants should confirm salary, benefits, working hours, shift pattern, reporting line, start date, physical work expectations and any additional employment conditions directly with Shoprite or Medirite Plus if shortlisted.

Application checklist

Prepare the following before applying:

• Updated CV.
• Clear copy of South African ID or valid identity document, if requested.
• Proof of Grade 12 qualification, if requested.
• Details of at least 1+ years of relevant retail / FMCG store operations experience in a similar role.
• Examples of stock control, receiving, invoice capturing, supplier returns or storeroom experience.
• Examples of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Office 365 or SAP experience.
• Examples of stock management, high-risk stock handling or discrepancy reporting.
• Examples of physical stock work, lifting, offloading or pallet handling, if applicable.
• Correct previous employer names, job titles and employment dates.
• Reliable cellphone number and professional email address.
• Any supporting documents requested through the official Shoprite eRecruit application platform.

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Important note for applicants

This is a full-time Stock Controller vacancy. It is not advertised as a learnership, internship or YES youth opportunity.

The official advert requires Grade 12 and at least 1+ years of relevant working experience within a retail / FMCG store operations environment in a similar role.

The role requires stock management knowledge, attention to detail, organisation, time management, problem-solving, computer skills, SAP knowledge, numeracy and communication skills.

The official advert states that the role is very labour intensive and includes lifting heavy boxes and offloading pallets.

The official advert does not state the salary, benefits, exact working hours, shift pattern, number of available positions or exact start date.

The Shoprite Group states that it is committed to creating, embracing and preserving a diverse workplace, and that it is committed to Employment Equity when recruiting internally and externally.

If applicants do not hear from the company within 14 days, they should consider their application unsuccessful, as stated in the official advert.

About the employer

Medirite is part of the Shoprite Group’s healthcare and pharmacy offering.

Medirite’s official website states that healthcare products are available in Checkers and Shoprite supermarkets, with Medirite pharmacies nationwide.

This Stock Controller opportunity is based at Medirite Plus Bredasdorp in the Western Cape and is advertised through the official Shoprite eRecruit platform.

Learn more through the official Medirite website, the official Shoprite Holdings website and the official Shoprite eRecruit careers page.

Quick tips for applicants

• Apply before the official closing date of 27 July 2026.
• Submit by 26 July 2026 to reduce the risk of missing the deadline.
• Use reference number SHO260720-12 when tracking the vacancy.
• Make sure your CV clearly shows Grade 12.
• Clearly show at least 1+ years of relevant retail / FMCG store operations experience.
• Highlight stock control, receiving, invoice capturing, supplier returns and storeroom experience.
• Show Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Office 365 and SAP experience where applicable.
• Show numeracy, attention to detail, organisation and problem-solving skills.
• Be realistic about the physical nature of the role, including lifting boxes and offloading pallets.
• Check that your cellphone number and email address are correct before submitting.
• Apply only through the official Shoprite eRecruit vacancy page.

Common mistakes that get applicants rejected

• Applying without Grade 12.
• Not showing relevant retail / FMCG store operations experience clearly.
• Submitting a generic CV that does not connect to stock control or receiving work.
• Leaving invoice capturing, supplier returns, credit notes or storeroom experience off the CV where applicable.
• Not showing SAP, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word or Office 365 experience where applicable.
• Not showing numeracy, organisation and attention to detail.
• Not being realistic about the physical work required.
• Providing unclear or incorrect employment dates.
• Using an incorrect cellphone number or email address.
• Uploading an outdated or incomplete CV.
• Applying through unofficial links instead of the official Shoprite eRecruit vacancy page.
• Submitting the application after 27 July 2026.

Scam warning (important)

Applicants should apply only through the official Shoprite eRecruit vacancy page or another recruitment page clearly linked from an official Shoprite, Checkers, Medirite or Shoprite Holdings website.

Do not pay anyone for registration, an application, an interview, background checks, training, uniforms, equipment, transport, accommodation or placement. Legitimate employers do not require applicants to pay money to secure a job.

Do not share banking PINs, passwords, one-time PINs, email passwords, system passwords or unnecessary financial information with anyone claiming that they can guarantee a Shoprite or Medirite position.

Be cautious of recruitment messages sent from unofficial email addresses, private social-media accounts or cellphone numbers that request payment, favours, banking information or confidential documents outside the official application process.

Upload identity documents, qualifications, CVs and other sensitive documents only through the official and secure recruitment process.

Always return to the official Shoprite eRecruit vacancy page to confirm that the opportunity and application link remain genuine and available.

How this opportunity was verified

This opportunity was verified from the official Shoprite eRecruit listing for Stock Controller, reference number SHO260720-12.

The official listing confirmed the job title, closing date, reference number, job type, country, province, town or city, purpose of the job, job category, job objectives, qualification requirement, experience requirement, knowledge and skills requirements, Employment Equity wording, personal information consent wording and unsuccessful-application timeframe.

The official advert confirmed Grade 12 as the essential qualification and at least 1+ years of relevant working experience within a retail / FMCG store operations environment in a similar role as the essential experience requirement.

The official advert does not state the salary, benefits, exact working hours, shift pattern, number of available positions or exact start date when last checked.

Read more about our verification process on the How We Verify Listings page.

How to apply

1. Open the official Shoprite eRecruit application link below.
2. Read the complete Stock Controller advert carefully.
3. Confirm that you have Grade 12.
4. Confirm that you have the required relevant retail / FMCG store operations experience in a similar role.
5. Prepare your updated CV and any supporting documents requested by the official eRecruit platform.
6. Highlight stock control, receiving, invoice capturing, supplier returns, storeroom control, high-risk stock, SAP and retail / FMCG experience where applicable.
7. Select the Apply option on the official vacancy page.
8. Create an eRecruit candidate profile or sign in if you already have one.
9. Complete your profile fully, because the site may require a complete profile before applications can be submitted.
10. Complete all personal, education, employment-history and screening questions honestly.
11. Enter your stock control, retail, FMCG, receiving, invoice, supplier return, SAP, numeracy and physical stock-handling experience accurately where applicable.
12. Upload your CV and any documents requested by the official platform.
13. Read the privacy and application terms carefully before submitting personal information.
14. Check that your cellphone number, email address, qualification details, employment dates and uploaded documents are correct.
15. Submit the application by 26 July 2026 where possible.
16. Keep the application confirmation or proof of submission.

Application Closing Date

The official closing date is 27 July 2026.

The official vacancy does not state the exact closing time. Applicants should submit by 26 July 2026 to reduce the risk of missing the deadline because of technical issues, missing documents or an incomplete online profile.

Application Notes

The Shoprite Group states that it is committed to Employment Equity when recruiting internally and externally. By responding to the application and providing personal information, applicants confirm their express and informed consent for Shoprite Checkers (Pty) Ltd and its subsidiaries and affiliate companies to process personal information for recruitment purposes. If applicants do not hear from the company within 14 days, they should consider their application unsuccessful. Applicants must ensure that all qualification, retail, FMCG, stock control, receiving, invoice, SAP, supplier return, storeroom, physical stock-handling, employment-history, contact and personal information submitted through the official recruitment platform is complete, accurate and truthful.