Work-Force
Listing live now. Role: Logistics Coordinator. Location: Parys, Free State. The team is hiring and seeks a candidate who can step in and deliver from week one.
About This Position
The Logistics Coordinator vacancy forms part of how the Parys branch keeps performing. It pairs day-to-day delivery with longer-running priorities that keep the logistics jobs side of the business moving forward.
Communication runs both ways. Managers across the logistics jobs team in Free State make time for one-to-ones, and people are expected to speak up early when something needs attention.
Tools, systems and information are there to support the role rather than slow it down. The company continues to invest in the technology that backs its Parys teams, and the new Logistics Coordinator will feel that from the first week.
Reasonable working hours and respectful planning are part of how the role runs. The team values strong delivery, and load is balanced fairly across the logistics jobs group in Parys.
Diversity and Inclusion
Diverse teams build stronger workplaces. Applications are welcome from candidates of every background, language and community across Free State, and recruitment is fair, transparent and aligned with the EE Act.
Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across Free State.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Parys.
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.
Where You’ll Work
Practically speaking, 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.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Parys site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
A respectful, professional environment is the standard in Free State. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.
Equally, 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.
About the Team
You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the logistics jobs side of the business inside out. The Parys group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.
Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.
Collaboration is the default working mode. Whether picking up a quick query or working through a complex project, you will find colleagues willing to lean in and help.
Equally, the team mix in Parys reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.
Why This Role
Few roles let you see the impact of your work as quickly as this one. Every shift, project and decision in Parys contributes to real outcomes for clients and colleagues across the logistics jobs space in Free State.
In addition, 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 Parys keep progressing.
Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Parys teams.
Benefits are clear and consistent. Beyond the package on offer, the role includes the supports you would expect from an established South African employer in Free State.
Career Growth
Career progression here is real, not a slogan. The logistics jobs space in Parys offers a clear runway from delivery into team leadership and beyond, and managers sit down with each team member regularly to map out the next step in Free State.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Parys team member.
Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Parys have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Free State.
Your Role
- Support cycle-count and full inventory takes with the finance team
- Receive, verify and put away incoming stock against delivery notes
- Process returns, claims and damaged stock through the agreed workflow
- Conduct daily, weekly and monthly stock counts and investigate variances
- Monitor third-party logistics partners against agreed KPIs
- Investigate stock losses and contribute to shrinkage reduction plans
- Ensure full compliance with road traffic, OHS Act and customs requirements
What You’ll Need
- Awareness of OHS Act, traffic regulations and hazardous goods rules
- Computer literacy in MS Office and basic ERP modules
- Relevant logistics, supply chain or warehousing qualification (preferred)
- Valid forklift licence for warehouse-based roles
- Understanding of inbound, outbound and stock-take processes
- Experience using a Warehouse Management System (WMS)
- Good communication skills with drivers, suppliers and customers
Each application is reviewed carefully, and strong matches against the criteria above will move forward in the process.