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An opportunity has arisen for a Logistics Coordinator in Somerset West. Suitably qualified candidates from across Western Cape are invited to apply.
About the Opportunity
This Logistics Coordinator role has been briefed against a clear set of outcomes for Somerset West. The successful candidate will work alongside an established team and will be expected to contribute meaningfully to the logistics jobs pipeline across Western Cape.
The role suits a candidate who values consistency and clear communication. The Somerset West operation runs on accurate work, steady relationships and a genuine respect for the people in the team.
Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Logistics Coordinator to step into the logistics jobs workflow quickly. Institutional knowledge is well-organised, so people are not reinventing the wheel from one week to the next.
Your Workplace
On top of that, the environment is operationally driven and physical at times, with shift-based work, strict safety standards and a strong focus on accuracy and on-time delivery.
Importantly, the working environment is set up to give the team the focus needed for deeper work, while keeping collaboration and quick problem-solving close at hand.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Somerset West site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
Why Join Us
Few roles let you see the impact of your work as quickly as this one. Every shift, project and decision in Somerset West contributes to real outcomes for clients and colleagues across the logistics jobs space in Western Cape.
Crucially, the company reinvests in its people: paid training, internal moves and the chance to take on bigger projects are all part of how careers in Somerset West keep progressing.
Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Somerset West teams.
Your Role
- Process returns, claims and damaged stock through the agreed workflow
- Receive, verify and put away incoming stock against delivery notes
- Support cycle-count and full inventory takes with the finance team
- Conduct daily, weekly and monthly stock counts and investigate variances
- Plan delivery routes to maximise vehicle utilisation and on-time delivery
- Liaise with transporters, drivers and customers on dispatch schedules
- Pick, pack and dispatch orders accurately within agreed cut-offs
- Coordinate cross-docking and consolidation with inbound and outbound teams
Essential Criteria
- Valid forklift licence for warehouse-based roles
- Physically able to perform manual handling duties safely
- Relevant logistics, supply chain or warehousing qualification (preferred)
- Clear criminal record and proof of address
- Ability to work shifts, including night shifts and weekends
Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.