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Stores and Stock Control Fundamentals

Well run stores keep operations supplied without tying up cash in surplus or losing production to stockouts. This practical course grounds storekeepers and stock controllers in the disciplines of receiving, issuing, stock counting and record accuracy, and shows how disciplined stock control protects an organisation against shrinkage and waste. Content is pitched for stores teams in industry, mining, healthcare and public sector settings.

What you will be able to do

  • Apply sound receiving, issuing and storage practices in the stores environment.
  • Maintain accurate stock records and reconcile them against physical counts.
  • Set and manage minimum, maximum and reorder levels for held items.
  • Conduct cycle counts and stock takes that surface discrepancies early.
  • Identify and act on slow moving, obsolete and damaged stock.
  • Reduce shrinkage, pilferage and stock write offs through basic controls.

Course outline

  1. 01The Purpose and Discipline of Stores Control
  2. 02Receiving, Issuing and Storage Practices
  3. 03Stock Records and Record Accuracy
  4. 04Reorder Levels and Replenishment Basics
  5. 05Cycle Counting and Stock Takes
  6. 06Managing Slow Moving and Obsolete Stock
  7. 07Shrinkage, Pilferage and Loss Prevention

Who should attend

This course is ideal for storekeepers, stock controllers, stores clerks and supervisors responsible for holding and issuing materials and consumables.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendar
17 to 18 Aug 2026Johannesburg2R10,000
31 Aug to 1 Sep 2026Mauritius2US$1,100
7 to 8 Sep 2026Dubai2US$1,100
14 to 15 Sep 2026Lagos2US$1,100
21 to 22 Sep 2026Harare2US$1,100
28 to 29 Sep 2026Kampala2US$1,100
5 to 6 Oct 2026Dar es Salaam2US$1,100
12 to 13 Oct 2026Pretoria2R10,000
19 to 20 Oct 2026Cape Town2R10,000
2 to 3 Nov 2026Online2US$900
9 to 10 Nov 2026Mozambique2US$1,100
16 to 17 Nov 2026Cairo2US$1,100
23 to 24 Nov 2026Accra2US$1,100
30 Nov to 1 Dec 2026Lusaka2US$1,100
7 to 8 Dec 2026Kigali2US$1,100
14 to 15 Dec 2026Nairobi2US$1,100
21 to 22 Dec 2026Durban2R10,000

Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.

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