CRG Stockroom Controller – Woolworths / Country Road Group
Vacancy Overview
Company: Woolworths / Country Road Group
Position: CRG Stockroom Controller
Reference Number: WWL260904-32
Business Unit: Country Road Group
Location: Midlands Mall, Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal
Employment Type: Full-Time
Minimum Education: Grade 12 / National Certificate
Closing Date: 11 September 2026
About the Opportunity
Woolworths is looking for a proactive and experienced Stockroom Controller to join its Country Road Group Retail Store at Midlands Mall in Pietermaritzburg.
The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting the store management team in achieving sales targets and key performance indicators by ensuring that stockroom activities are accurately coordinated and efficiently managed.
The position focuses heavily on stock control, stock movement, administration, team support and maintaining an organised stockroom. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring stock moves efficiently between stores, stockrooms and distribution centres while maintaining accurate records and following company procedures.
This role would suit someone with previous experience in a fashion retail or customer-focused stockroom environment who is ready to take on greater responsibility and contribute to store performance.
Job Purpose
The Stockroom Controller is responsible for coordinating and performing stockroom activities in accordance with Woolworths and Country Road Group procedures.
The role aims to maintain an organised, hygienic and efficient stockroom, optimise stock movement and ensure that agreed stockroom outputs are consistently delivered.
The successful candidate will also support the broader store team by monitoring stock accuracy, assisting during busy trading periods and helping minimise stock losses.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants should meet the following requirements:
- Grade 12 / Matric or equivalent NQF qualification.
- 2–3+ years’ experience in a fashion retail or customer-focused stockroom environment.
- Previous experience as a Stockroom Assistant, Supervisor or informal Stockroom Controller.
- Passion for the retail industry and an ambition to progress.
- Experience using retail KPIs to drive performance.
- Strong product knowledge.
- Ability to provide styling advice and contribute to a positive customer experience.
- Ability to lead by example and influence team performance.
- Experience delegating tasks and supporting daily store operations.
- Experience supporting, coaching and motivating team members to achieve results.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Stock Control and Movement
The Stockroom Controller will:
- Coordinate accurate movement and administration of stock between stores, stockrooms and distribution centres.
- Manage processes including IBTs, RTAs, RTVs and consolidations.
- Monitor stock movements, courier collections and transfers.
- Follow up to ensure transfers and collections are completed within required timeframes.
- Coordinate the distribution of monthly launch products to Country Road Group stores.
- Ensure stock is correctly packed, handled, tagged and processed according to company procedures.
Stock Accuracy and Administration
Responsibilities include:
- Review daily stock reports.
- Investigate stock discrepancies and take corrective action.
- Maintain accurate stock records and filing systems.
- Keep the stockroom organised, efficient and hygienic.
- Provide regular feedback on stock levels.
- Identify fast- and slow-moving product lines and consolidation opportunities.
- Support stocktakes and ad-hoc stock counts.
Team and Store Support
The successful candidate will also:
- Build strong relationships with Stock Controllers, management and store teams.
- Communicate effectively with relevant stakeholders.
- Provide operational support during staff shortages, leave periods and peak trading.
- Help coach and motivate team members.
- Delegate tasks effectively and support daily store operations.
- Work collaboratively towards store and departmental goals.
Shrinkage, Safety and Compliance
The role will contribute to reducing stock losses by:
- Supporting shrinkage initiatives.
- Identifying opportunities to minimise stock loss.
- Ensuring compliance with Woolworths and Country Road Group policies.
- Following health and safety, risk, security and stock-control procedures.
- Maintaining appropriate stockroom standards at all times.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is an organised, reliable and proactive retail professional with strong stockroom experience and a passion for fashion retail.
You should be comfortable working with stock reports, coordinating stock movements and investigating discrepancies. Strong communication and leadership abilities are important, as the role involves working closely with store management and team members.
The successful candidate should also be willing to take initiative, support colleagues during busy periods and help drive operational efficiency.
Employment Details
Position: CRG Stockroom Controller
Company: Woolworths / Country Road Group
Business Unit: Country Road Group
Location: Midlands Mall, Pietermaritzburg
Province: KwaZulu-Natal
Employment Type: Full-Time
Qualification: Grade 12 / equivalent NQF
Experience: 2–3+ years relevant stockroom/fashion retail experience
Salary: Not specified
Reference: WWL260904-32
Closing Date: 11 September 2026
Application Information
Interested candidates who meet the requirements should apply through the relevant Woolworths recruitment process before the closing date.
Ensure your CV clearly highlights your Grade 12 qualification, stockroom experience, fashion retail background, KPI experience, stock-control knowledge and any leadership or supervisory responsibilities.
🚨 Closing Date: 11 September 2026 — Apply before the deadline.