Qualifications and requirements Education: Grade 12 (Matric) certificate. Experience: Approximately 2-3 years of stock control experience in a hotel, lodge, restaurant or similar hospitality environment. Some luxury properties may require more experience. Hospitality experience: Previous experience in a four- or five-star establishment is highly advantageous. Computer literacy: Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel, spreadsheets and inventory management systems. Stock management: Practical experience with stocktaking, receiving, issuing, ordering and reconciliation. Numerical ability: Strong calculation skills and the ability to identify discrepancies accurately. Cost control: Understanding of food and beverage costing, stock usage, wastage and budget control. Administrative skills: Ability to maintain purchase orders, invoices, delivery notes and stock records. Supplier communication: Ability to communicate professionally with suppliers and internal departments. Integrity: High levels of honesty, confidentiality and accountability when handling hotel inventory. Physical fitness: Ability to receive, move and organise stock deliveries when required. Availability: Willingness to work flexible hours, weekends and public holidays when operationally necessary.