Store Assistant

Overall Purpose of Position

The Store Keeper shall take full responsibility for maintaining all the storage areas in a pristine manner. The selected candidate shall perform a variety of tasks in ordering, receiving, storing, accounting for, distributing, shipping, and issuing equipment, apparatus, materials, and supplies; and perform other related duties as required.

Main Accountabilities & Responsibilities

The selected candidate will be expected to:

· Carry out periodical stock-taking exercises as required or requested by immediate superior.

· Support in the reception of all supply consignments.

· Issue stocks only against the duly established documentation and authority.

· Receive, unload and shelve supplies.

· Perform other stock-related duties, including returning, packing and labelling stock items

· Submit periodical reports as requested by the Senior Administrator Stores/Manager Corporate Services.

· Support in the Management of stores and inventory tasks while keeping proper records, manual and electronic, related to Stores.

· Maintain the daily cleanliness, organization and restocking of all inventory under his / her direct remit.

· Operate a forklift safely and legally.

· Safeguard all stocks, tools and equipment entrusted to his charge.

· Participate in and contribute to cross-functional teams as required, consult with relevant departments, as necessary, and provide training as may be required.

· Co-ordinate with the Quality Unit in obtaining and maintaining certifications and accreditations of the Corporation and participate in internal and external audits, and peer reviews.

· Carry out effectively any other duties and responsibilities and undertake other assignments as reasonably directed by the Management.

Working Conditions

• Expected to be in, and maintain, a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service;

• Expected to work flexible hours in order to meet accountabilities and attend to work after office hours, as may be required;

• Abide by rules and regulations issued by WSC;

• Consult with other sections as may be required;

• Expected to maintain oneself abreast with best practices relevant to the post and attend any training which may be provided;

• The nature of this position requires the employee to be physically present during working hours as per operational exigencies.

Qualifications and Experience

By the closing time and date of this call for applications, applicants must:

• Be in possession of a recognized MQF Level 3 or

• One (1) year experience related to the job description

• Have a valid driving license B.

• Candidates shall present a clean police conduct, not older than six (6) months from the date of application to the Board Members during the interview.

• Have a valid driving license B.

• Have a good knowledge of SAP and the transactions utilized in the daily operations of the stores.

Interpersonal Skills

• Work under limited supervision, both individually and within a team.

• Detail oriented and works with a high degree of accuracy and confidentiality.

• Problem solving skills, able to multitask and meet challenging deadlines.

• Highly organized and flexible.

• Able to maintain a professional approach at all times.

The appointment is subject to a trial/probationary period of six (6) months during which time Appointees (i) will retain their substantive appointments, and (ii) need invariably undergo and pass through a specialized certification course to be organized by the Corporation as per exigencies.

Failure to get certified as herein mentioned will automatically render the incumbent as having failed the trial/probationary and they shall return to their substantive grade upon notice issued by the Corporation to that effect.