ACTOM is accepting applications for a Stores Intern opportunity. This internship is suitable for individuals who have completed Grade 12 and are interested in building practical experience in warehouse operations, inventory control, logistics, and supply chain management. The position offers valuable workplace exposure within a professional stores environment while allowing successful candidates to develop technical and administrative skills that are essential for a long-term career in supply chain and manufacturing.
The Stores Intern will assist with the daily operations of the warehouse by ensuring that materials are received, stored, issued, and recorded accurately. The successful candidate will work closely with experienced stores personnel to maintain inventory accuracy, support operational requirements, and ensure compliance with company procedures, quality standards, and workplace safety regulations.
This internship provides an excellent opportunity for recent school leavers, graduates, or students who are completing a qualification related to logistics or supply chain management and would like to gain practical industry experience.
Position: Stores Intern
Location: South Africa
Department: Stores
Reporting Line: Stores Department Management
Closing Date: 28 August 2026
About the Stores Intern Role
The Stores Intern plays an important role in supporting warehouse and inventory operations. Every organisation depends on efficient inventory management to ensure that production, maintenance, and business operations continue without delays. Accurate stock control helps prevent shortages, reduces waste, and improves operational efficiency.
The successful candidate will assist in receiving deliveries, checking stock quantities, updating inventory records, organising storage areas, issuing materials to internal departments, and supporting warehouse administration.
Daily responsibilities require accuracy, organisation, teamwork, and attention to detail. This internship allows candidates to develop these skills while working under the guidance of experienced warehouse professionals.
Key Responsibilities
The Stores Intern will perform a variety of duties that contribute to the efficient operation of the stores department.
Inventory Management
Inventory management forms a significant part of this internship. Responsibilities include:
- Receiving incoming stock and materials.
- Checking deliveries against purchase orders and delivery notes.
- Confirming that the correct quantities have been delivered.
- Recording received stock accurately within inventory systems.
- Maintaining accurate inventory records.
- Updating warehouse databases.
- Assisting with stock counts.
- Participating in cycle counts and full stock takes.
- Investigating inventory discrepancies.
- Reporting stock differences to supervisors.
- Supporting inventory accuracy initiatives.
- Monitoring inventory movement.
- Ensuring stock information remains up to date.
Maintaining accurate inventory records contributes to efficient warehouse operations and supports production planning.
Goods Receiving and Dispatch
The Stores Intern will support both incoming and outgoing stock activities.
Responsibilities include:
- Inspecting incoming goods for damage.
- Reporting damaged materials immediately.
- Checking deliveries for shortages.
- Processing goods received.
- Updating inventory records.
- Preparing materials for internal departments.
- Issuing stock according to authorised requisitions.
- Packing goods for delivery.
- Preparing products for collection.
- Ensuring dispatch documentation is completed accurately.
- Confirming that all goods leaving the warehouse have the required documentation.
- Assisting with loading and unloading materials where required.
Proper receiving and dispatch procedures help maintain inventory accuracy and minimise operational disruptions.
Warehouse Operations
Warehouse organisation is another important aspect of this internship.
The Stores Intern will assist with:
- Storing materials safely.
- Organising warehouse shelves.
- Labelling inventory correctly.
- Keeping storage areas clean.
- Ensuring stock remains accessible.
- Monitoring stock levels.
- Reporting low stock items.
- Assisting with stock rotation.
- Preventing obsolete inventory.
- Supporting efficient warehouse layout.
- Maintaining secure storage areas.
- Following warehouse procedures.
Well-organised warehouses improve productivity and reduce the time required to locate materials.
Safety and Compliance
Maintaining a safe working environment is a priority within warehouse operations.
The successful candidate will be expected to:
- Follow all workplace health and safety procedures.
- Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) whenever required.
- Follow warehouse safety instructions.
- Maintain housekeeping standards.
- Keep work areas clean and organised.
- Report unsafe working conditions.
- Report damaged equipment or materials immediately.
- Follow environmental management procedures.
- Support quality management systems.
- Operate forklifts or material handling equipment only when appropriately licensed and authorised.
Following safety procedures protects employees, equipment, and company property while reducing workplace risks.
Administrative Responsibilities
Accurate administration is essential for effective warehouse management.
The Stores Intern will assist with:
- Recording stock transactions.
- Maintaining inventory documentation.
- Filing warehouse records.
- Updating inventory systems.
- Preparing stock movement reports.
- Supporting inventory audits.
- Assisting with verification processes.
- Maintaining organised documentation.
- Ensuring records remain accurate and complete.
Strong administrative skills contribute to efficient warehouse management and accurate reporting.
Human Capital Responsibilities
Professional behaviour and continuous learning form part of the internship programme.
Responsibilities include:
- Demonstrating professionalism at all times.
- Showing willingness to learn.
- Following company policies and procedures.
- Complying with the company code of conduct.
- Attending training sessions.
- Participating in development programmes.
- Maintaining punctuality.
- Demonstrating good attendance.
- Working effectively with colleagues.
- Supporting departmental objectives.
- Developing practical workplace skills.
- Accepting constructive feedback.
- Building knowledge through daily work experience.
The internship is designed to help participants gain practical experience while preparing for future employment opportunities.
Quality, Environmental, Health and Safety Responsibilities
The Stores Intern will assist in maintaining compliance with recognised management systems and workplace standards.
Responsibilities include:
- Following ISO 9001 quality management requirements.
- Supporting ISO 14001 environmental management practices.
- Complying with ISO 18004 occupational health and safety requirements.
- Following departmental procedures.
- Reporting incidents immediately.
- Reporting unsafe conditions.
- Maintaining workplace cleanliness.
- Supporting continuous compliance with quality standards.
- Protecting company assets through responsible warehouse practices.
Understanding internationally recognised management systems provides valuable experience for future employment.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants should meet the following minimum requirements:
- Grade 12 (Matric).
- A National Diploma or qualification in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Warehouse Management, Operations Management, or a related field will be advantageous.
- Candidates currently completing a relevant qualification may also be considered.
- Basic computer literacy.
- Good communication skills.
- Ability to follow instructions.
- Willingness to learn.
- Ability to work in a team.
- Good organisational skills.
- Attention to detail.
Previous warehouse experience is not specifically required, making this an excellent opportunity for candidates looking to enter the logistics and supply chain industry.
Skills and Competencies
Successful candidates should demonstrate several important workplace skills.
Attention to Detail
Warehouse operations require accurate stock recording, careful checking of deliveries, and precise inventory management. Attention to detail helps reduce errors and improves inventory accuracy.
Communication Skills
Clear communication is essential when working with supervisors, warehouse staff, suppliers, and other departments. The ability to communicate effectively contributes to smooth daily operations.
Time Management
The Stores Intern will often work with delivery schedules, inventory deadlines, and stock requests. Good time management helps ensure tasks are completed efficiently.
Teamwork
Warehouse operations depend on collaboration. The successful candidate should be able to work effectively with colleagues while contributing to departmental goals.
Organisational Skills
Keeping warehouse areas organised improves productivity and supports accurate inventory management.
Problem-Solving
The ability to identify inventory discrepancies, report issues, and assist with finding solutions is valuable within warehouse operations.
Adaptability
Warehouse environments can be busy and fast-paced. Flexibility and willingness to assist with different responsibilities are important qualities.
Additional Responsibilities
From time to time, the Stores Intern may assist with additional warehouse activities.
These may include:
- Supporting warehouse reorganisation projects.
- Assisting with inventory improvement initiatives.
- Participating in stock takes.
- Helping with warehouse optimisation.
- Supporting operational improvement projects.
- Performing other reasonable duties assigned by management.
These activities provide additional practical experience and broaden workplace knowledge.
Continuous Improvement
Continuous improvement plays an important role in warehouse and supply chain operations.
The Stores Intern will have opportunities to contribute to initiatives that improve:
- Warehouse efficiency.
- Inventory accuracy.
- Housekeeping standards.
- Material handling processes.
- Stock organisation.
- Operational procedures.
- Workplace productivity.
Learning how improvement projects operate provides valuable exposure to modern warehouse management practices.
Career Development Opportunities
This internship offers practical experience that can support future career opportunities within logistics, warehousing, manufacturing, distribution, procurement, and supply chain management.
Experience gained during the internship may assist candidates in pursuing future roles such as:
- Stores Assistant
- Warehouse Assistant
- Inventory Controller
- Logistics Administrator
- Supply Chain Administrator
- Warehouse Coordinator
- Materials Controller
- Distribution Assistant
- Procurement Administrator
- Operations Administrator
Practical workplace exposure is highly valued by employers, making internships an important step towards permanent employment.
Why Consider This Internship?
This internship provides an opportunity to gain valuable practical experience in warehouse operations while developing professional workplace skills. Participants will gain exposure to inventory management systems, stock control procedures, warehouse administration, safety standards, and quality management practices.
The experience gained can strengthen future employment opportunities within logistics, supply chain management, manufacturing, engineering, and warehouse operations.
Individuals who are organised, reliable, eager to learn, and interested in developing a career in warehouse management are encouraged to submit an application before the closing date.
Closing Date: 28 August 2026
How to Apply
Applications for the ACTOM Stores Intern position must be submitted online through the official ACTOM careers portal before the closing date of 28 August 2026.
Application Steps
- Visit the official ACTOM application page: Apply for the ACTOM Stores Intern Vacancy
- Complete the online application form by providing:
- First Name
- Surname
- Email Address
- Mobile Number
- Gender
- Upload the required documents:
- Updated CV
- Completed ACTOM Application Form (if requested on the application page)
- Additional supporting documents, such as certified qualifications, academic transcripts, or certificates, if applicable.
- Review all information carefully to ensure it is accurate and complete.
- Submit the online application before the closing date.
Documents to Prepare
Applicants should have the following documents ready before starting the application:
- Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Certified copy of South African ID
- Certified copy of Grade 12 (Matric) certificate
- National Diploma or relevant qualification (if applicable)
- Academic transcript (if currently studying or recently graduated)
- Any additional supporting documents requested during the application process.
Late or incomplete applications may not be considered. Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as early as possible before the closing date.
