Clover Administrative Controller | Permanent Job in Queensburgh

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Clover Administrative Controller Vacancy 2026 | Permanent Position

Clover is hiring an Administrative Controller in Queensburgh, KwaZulu-Natal. Permanent opportunity for candidates with Grade 12, administrative experience, and advanced computer skills. Apply before 4 August 2026.

Clover Administrative Controller Vacancy 2026

is inviting applications for a Permanent Administrative Controller position based in Queensburgh, KwaZulu-Natal. This role is ideal for individuals who have strong administrative, logistics, warehouse, or supply chain experience and enjoy working in a fast-paced production environment.

The successful candidate will be responsible for controlling and administering the movement of CHEP and non-CHEP pallets throughout the supply chain. The role focuses on maintaining accurate pallet records, reducing pallet losses, ensuring compliance with company procedures, and supporting efficient warehouse and transport operations.

Job Details

  • Company: Clover South Africa
  • Position: Administrative Controller
  • Reference Number: CLO260720-5
  • Employment Type: Permanent
  • Department: Production
  • Location: Queensburgh, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Positions Available: 1
  • Closing Date: 4 August 2026

About the Role

As an Administrative Controller, you will play a key role in managing pallet transactions between production facilities, warehouses, transport providers, customers, and CHEP depots. You will monitor pallet movements, reconcile stock, investigate discrepancies, compile management reports, and ensure all pallet-related documentation is completed accurately.

The position also includes responsibility for branch yard control, ensuring pallets and returnable containers are safely stored, properly sorted, accurately recorded, and readily available for operational requirements.

Minimum Requirements

  • Grade 12 (Matric) or equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification
  • Relevant experience in administration, logistics, warehouse operations, or supply chain
  • Advanced computer literacy (Microsoft Excel and other business systems)
  • Fluent Business English
  • Willingness to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays
  • Strong numerical and reporting skills

Advantageous Experience

Candidates with experience in the following areas may have an added advantage:

  • Warehouse administration
  • Logistics coordination
  • Transport administration
  • Inventory or stock control
  • CHEP pallet management
  • Supply chain administration
  • Production administration
  • ERP or warehouse management systems
  • Financial reconciliation
  • Reporting and data analysis

Key Responsibilities

Pallet Administration

  • Control CHEP and non-CHEP pallet movements
  • Ensure correct pallet documentation is completed
  • Verify THAN and PCN transactions
  • Monitor pallet transfers between branches
  • Ensure customer invoicing accuracy
  • Follow up on pallet returns and collections

Reporting and Reconciliation

  • Prepare daily pallet movement reports
  • Reconcile pallet balances
  • Monitor outstanding pickup slips
  • Track outstanding customer credits
  • Investigate pallet shortages and discrepancies
  • Produce reports for management

Customer and Branch Support

  • Liaise with branches nationwide
  • Support transport companies and customers
  • Coordinate pallet collection requests
  • Assist finance with pallet-related credits
  • Resolve pallet administration queries

Yard and Warehouse Control

  • Maintain an organised pallet yard
  • Ensure safe pallet stacking and storage
  • Conduct pallet stock counts
  • Monitor damaged pallets
  • Maintain GMP and housekeeping standards
  • Improve pallet control processes

Skills and Competencies

  • Excellent administrative skills
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Analytical thinking
  • Problem-solving ability
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Time management
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • High level of accuracy
  • Good planning and organisational skills
  • Initiative and accountability

Working Environment

The successful candidate should be comfortable working in a production and warehouse environment where daily interaction with warehouse teams, transport contractors, finance departments, and customers is required. The role demands accuracy, efficiency, and the ability to meet strict reporting deadlines while maintaining company standards.

Why Work for Clover?

Clover is one of South Africa’s leading food and beverage manufacturers with a reputation for quality, innovation, and operational excellence. Employees benefit from working in a stable organisation that offers opportunities for career development, continuous learning, and exposure to national supply chain operations.

Application Closing Date

Closing Date: 4 August 2026

Applications submitted after the closing date may not be considered.

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