Inventory and Stores Administration
Accurate stores administration prevents shortages, waste, and loss. This course covers the practical management of office and organisational stores, from receiving and recording stock to issuing, counting, and reordering.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01Receiving and recording incoming stock accurately
- 02Maintaining reliable stock records, cards and systems
- 03Issuing stock against proper documentation and authority
- 04Conducting stock counts and reconciling differences
- 05Setting reorder levels to avoid stockouts and overstocking
- 06Reducing waste, obsolescence, loss and pilferage
- 07Organising the store layout for safe and easy access
What you will gain
- Receive and record stock accurately
- Maintain reliable stock records and cards
- Issue stock with proper documentation
- Conduct stock counts and reconcile differences
- Set reorder levels to avoid shortages
- Reduce waste, loss, and pilferage
Who should attend
- Stores and supplies staff
- Administrative and support personnel
- Procurement assistants
- Anyone managing stock and inventory
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 to 11 Nov 2026 | Durban | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 30 Nov to 2 Dec 2026 | Cape Town | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 11 to 13 Jan 2027 | Johannesburg | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 15 to 17 Feb 2027 | London | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 13 to 15 Apr 2027 | Dubai | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 28 to 30 Jun 2027 | Pretoria | 3 Days | R13,000 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
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- R13,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 3 Days
- Field
- Administration & Office Management
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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