R0087860

Warehouse Controller

Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions is a leading provider of advanced products and services for mining and rock excavation. 

As a global, high-technology engineering company that continuously grows, we provide challenging career opportunities and currently we have the following position open at JCHX, Zone 5.  We are looking for committed and flexible employees who are mobile and adaptable to work anywhere in Botswana.

The Role

The Warehouse Controller, will operate and administer warehouse functions, including processing, storage and packaging of supplies, materials and equipment to ultimately meet key performance indicators.

Key Responsibilities:

Environmental Health and Safety

Adheres to safety and environment policies and procedures.Operational Hazard ReportingUphold safety culture.

Executes warehouse operations

Consistently follows established operational procedures to meet daily KPIs and minimize operational risk.Maintain high level of stock control and accuracy within the warehouse.Uses correct tools and materials safely in executing operational processes e.g. Forklift/ Strapping Machine/pallet jack etc.Completes inspections on all equipment to ensure that equipment is safe to operate.Ensure that all operational reporting is completed and made available via the relevant Sandvik systems.Reports all discrepancies on shipment orders, safety and other operational matters.Actively engage and partner with other internal Sandvik departments to provide timely feedback and responses on all Customer order queries. Participates in continuous improvement projects.Oversees receiving and dispatch process to maintain high level accuracy.

Key deliverables in area of responsibility:

Handover/Collections/Export:

Adheres to a high-quality standard on all shipments dispatched from the warehouse, such as order accuracy, physical condition and transport requirements i.e. glass, fragile items, chemicals, heavy loads and filters etc.Preparing and monitoring of outbound staging areas.Controls flow of dispatch documentation, e.g. collections, handover and export paperwork.Control all export compliance inspections with relevant authority body such as BOBS, SGS, Customs etc.Conducts discrepancy investigations and provides feedback in a complete and timely manner on Order Collections, Load-Close/Order Handover and export shipments.

BV/FS/RT:

Monitor order capturing, salesforce and esker system integration in an accurate and timely manner.Monitor allocated orders and ensure pick notes are printed in a timely manner.Allocate pick notes to the pickers to commence with the picking of customer orders.Oversee order criticalities and ensure that they are assigned and picked on time.Monitor the unconfirmed Lines and report aging.Keep track of Proof of deliveries(POD) and ensure daily proper record.Monitor back order report and weekly share with the client and relevant stakeholders.Monitor the GIT report daily and ensure that it is up to date.

Handling and Storage:

Monitor the daily inbound truck schedule.Ensure vehicles are correctly positioned for safe loading and offloading.Preparing and monitoring of all Inbound and Outbound staging areas. Inspects all Racking and Cantilevers and reports defects.Monitor space utilization and recommends optimal storage methods.Controls bulk and external storage areas to achieve optimal safety, storage and picking methods.Executes layout changes as approved by Operations Managers.

Warehouse Team Control:

Provision of backup support to all team members as required.Provision of on the job coaching, team development and guidance as and when necessary.Responsible for closing all queries of team members as required.

Your profile

Degree in Supply Chain Management or equivalent qualificationA minimum of 2-3 years' experience in a warehousing/distributionMS office skills – intermediate levelPrior exposure to ERP, WMS, TMS and EHS management systems (experience with Aurora and DI is beneficial)Experience with flexible shift work & rostersMining Experience an added advantage

How to apply

Please apply online through Workday (ESS), or access the Sandvik website www.home.sandvik/en/careers, where you will get more detail on the role and key effectiveness areas.

CLOSING DATE for applications: 17/02/2026

Applicants who do not meet the Minimum Qualifications clearly outlined above will not be acknowledged. Only persons meeting all the requirements will be considered and then short listed. Only those on the short list will be contacted accordingly.

Sandvik's recruitment policy does not require any prospective job seekers to make payments to the organization or any of its employees as a way of securing employment.

Sandvik is committed to diversity and inclusion.

We offer an interesting role in an international business environment as well as opportunities for professional development. At Sandvik, we believe that diversity of experience, perspective and background will lead to a better environment for our employees, our business and, thereby, our customers.