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Whether you are a seasoned Procurement Officer or stepping into the role for the first time, there is space for you in King William’s Town. The team hires on merit and across communities in Eastern Cape.
About the Opportunity
An experienced Procurement Officer is needed to support operations in King William’s Town. The role forms part of how the business keeps its logistics jobs portfolio strong in Eastern Cape.
Communication runs both ways. Managers across the logistics jobs team in Eastern Cape 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 logistics jobs team and trusted external partners. Building those relationships early makes the next twelve months in King William’s Town much easier.
Quality is everyone’s job. Whether the Procurement Officer is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in Eastern Cape is consistently high and consistently fair.
Your Future Here
Career progression here is real, not a slogan. The logistics jobs space in King William’s Town 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 Eastern Cape.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every King William’s Town team member.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in King William’s Town have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Eastern Cape.
Meet the Team
You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the logistics jobs side of the business inside out. The King William’s Town group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.
The team mix in King William’s Town reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.
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.
About King William’s Town
Working in King William’s Town means a place along the Sunshine Coast tourism belt, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Eastern Cape region, and the King William’s Town office benefits from those long-standing connections.
Many candidates already living within reach of King William’s Town cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Eastern Cape economy.
Accessibility is taken seriously: where the role allows, the team works toward a balance of in-office presence and flexibility for candidates based in and around King William’s Town.
If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in King William’s Town, Eastern Cape.
What We Offer
Importantly, the company invests in the people who join it. From structured onboarding to ongoing skills development, you will find clear paths to grow your career in logistics jobs from your base in King William’s Town. Many colleagues across Eastern Cape have moved into senior roles after starting in positions just like this one.
Notably, 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 King William’s Town keep progressing.
Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the King William’s Town 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 Eastern Cape.
Day in the Life
Your day kicks off in the yard or at the dock, checking schedules, briefing your team and lining up the day’s priorities. You move between receiving, picking, dispatch and the WMS, keeping a close eye on accuracy and time slots. There are constant conversations — with drivers, controllers, customers and the warehouse floor — and the better you communicate, the smoother things run. By the end of the shift, the racks are tidy, the trucks are out, and the next inbound load is already on its way.
On top of that, the King William’s Town office buzzes through peak hours and settles into focused, productive lulls in between, giving you time to plan and reset before the next stretch of work.
Notably, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Eastern Cape operations throw up the unexpected.
No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in King William’s Town.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct daily, weekly and monthly stock counts and investigate variances
- Operate forklifts and material handling equipment safely
- Receive, verify and put away incoming stock against delivery notes
- Coordinate cross-docking and consolidation with inbound and outbound teams
- Process returns, claims and damaged stock through the agreed workflow
- Monitor third-party logistics partners against agreed KPIs
- Investigate stock losses and contribute to shrinkage reduction plans
Essential Criteria
- Willingness to work in a fast-paced, target-driven environment
- Clear criminal record and proof of address
- Understanding of inbound, outbound and stock-take processes
- Computer literacy in MS Office and basic ERP modules
- Relevant logistics, supply chain or warehousing qualification (preferred)
- Strong numeracy and accuracy on stock counts and pick lists
- 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.