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Stock Controller and Administrator

Humankind

Job Location:

Durban - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 29 August 2026 (4 days ago)

Application Deadline: 26 November 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

An established timber and forestry organisation is seeking an experienced Stock Controller & Export Logistics Coordinator for a 6-month fixed-term contract based in Prospecton Durban. The role will support the day-to-day control of stock within the logyard while coordinating export logistics shipping documentation packing dispatch and customer updates. Candidates should have 23 years relevant stock control or logistics experience with exposure to export processes and shipping documentation. Salary: R35000 per month.

Stock Controller & Export Logistics Coordinator

Location: Prospecton Durban KwaZulu-Natal
Contract: 6-Month Fixed-Term Contract
Salary: R35000 per month
Industry: Timber / Forestry / Supply Chain / Export Logistics
Work Arrangement: Fully Site-Based
An established organisation within the timber and forestry sector is looking for an experienced Stock Controller & Export Logistics Coordinator to join its Durban Log Yard operation on a 6-month fixed-term contract.
This is a hands-on Supply Chain role combining physical stock control logyard administration and export logistics coordination. The successful candidate will work closely with the Logyard Manager outsourced export service providers transporters and customers to ensure stock and export orders move accurately and on time.

Key Responsibilities

Control and accurately record stock received stored transferred picked packed and dispatched.
Conduct stock counts and reconcile physical stock against system records.
Investigate stock variances and escalate unresolved discrepancies.
Monitor stock levels ageing FIFO damaged stock and shrinkage.
Verify incoming stock against purchase orders delivery notes and physical quantities.
Coordinate picking packing loading and dispatch requirements.
Ensure stock and supporting documentation are correct before dispatch.
Coordinate export shipping orders from preparation through to dispatch.
Prepare and check export documentation including:
- Commercial invoices
- Packing lists
- Bills of lading
- Certificates of origin
- Phytosanitary certificates
- Fumigation certificates
Coordinate container bookings transport freight and related export services.
Liaise with outsourced export providers freight forwarders clearing agents transporters and shipping lines.
Track shipments vessel cut-offs departures and delivery milestones.
Provide customers with accurate stock shipment and delivery updates.
Assist with export and logistics cost administration and supporting records.
Compile stock and logistics reports.
Maintain accurate and audit-ready documentation.
Ensure compliance with operational export and Health & Safety requirements.

Minimum Requirements

Grade 12 / Matric.
23 years practical experience in stock control warehouse administration logistics coordination or a similar role.
Proven experience conducting stock counts and reconciliations.
Experience with receiving stock movements and dispatch documentation.
Exposure to export logistics and shipping documentation.
Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills.
Experience using an ERP inventory or warehouse management system.
Strong numerical ability and attention to detail.
Good customer and stakeholder communication skills.

Advantageous

Certificate in Logistics Supply Chain Warehousing Inventory Control or Import & Export Administration.
Experience within timber lumber forestry agricultural commodities or a similar physical-product environment.
Experience working with freight forwarders clearing agents and shipping lines.
Experience coordinating packing container bookings and export shipments.

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who can comfortably manage both the physical stock-control environment and the administration behind it.
You should be organised accurate and proactive with the ability to follow an order from:
Stock Receipt Stock Control Picking & Packing Export Documentation Shipping Customer Update
You must be comfortable working in a busy operational logyard environment and dealing directly with customers and external logistics service providers.

Preference will be given to candidates who are available at short notice.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority

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