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Step into a In-Service Trainee Logistics role in Vanderbijlpark and make your mark across Gauteng. The team is hiring now and wants to hear from sharp, committed candidates.
About the Opportunity
This In-Service Trainee Logistics role sits within the in-service training function in Vanderbijlpark. It offers a defined scope, clear measures of success, and the support of an experienced team across Gauteng.
Communication runs both ways. Managers across the in-service training team in Gauteng make time for one-to-ones, and people are expected to speak up early when something needs attention.
Stakeholders for this position include line managers, peers across the in-service training team and trusted external partners. Building those relationships early makes the next twelve months in Vanderbijlpark much easier.
Our Commitment to Transformation
The organisation is committed to transformation and equal opportunity. Hiring is on merit, and applications are actively encouraged from women, youth, people with disabilities and other historically disadvantaged groups in line with the Employment Equity plan and B-BBEE objectives.
B-BBEE compliance is more than a scorecard here. It informs how the business invests in skills development, supplier diversity and community engagement across the country.
Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across Gauteng.
Your Workplace
Equally, the environment is structured for learning, with experienced mentors, clear expectations and steady feedback. You will be treated as part of the team while you build practical skills.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Vanderbijlpark site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
A respectful, professional environment is the standard in Gauteng. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.
Based in Vanderbijlpark
Crucially, the role is based in Vanderbijlpark, near the Midrand technology hub. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Vanderbijlpark and the broader Gauteng region.
If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng.
Many candidates already living within reach of Vanderbijlpark cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Gauteng economy.
Daily Duties
- Shadow experienced professionals and learn department-specific processes
- Capture data, prepare reports and assist with departmental administration
- Comply with all company policies, codes of conduct and safety rules
- Participate in team meetings, planning sessions and problem-solving forums
- Network with internal and external stakeholders during projects
- Maintain a workplace logbook in line with your institution’s requirements
- Attend on-site and online learning sessions linked to your qualification
- Develop core workplace skills such as communication, teamwork and time management
What You’ll Need
- Good verbal and written communication skills in English
- Legally entitled to work in South Africa for the duration of the placement
- Available for the full duration of the placement
- Currently studying toward a recognised qualification at NQF Level 5 or higher
- Reliable transport to the placement location
- Strong work ethic and professional behaviour at all times
On top of that, if most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.