Dispatch Clerk

Step into a Dispatch Clerk role in Burgersfort and make your mark across Limpopo. The team is hiring now and wants to hear from sharp, committed candidates.

About the Opportunity

The Dispatch Clerk position is part of an ongoing recruitment drive across Limpopo. The brief has been shaped carefully, with a focus on delivery in Burgersfort and across the logistics jobs space.

Day-to-day, the role balances focused delivery with the kind of collaboration that keeps things moving. The successful candidate is trusted to make sensible decisions inside the agreed scope, with line-management support whenever a sounding board is useful.

Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Dispatch Clerk 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.

Quality is everyone’s job. Whether the Dispatch Clerk is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in Limpopo is consistently high and consistently fair.

In addition, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Burgersfort also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.

Meet the Team

You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the logistics jobs side of the business inside out. The Burgersfort 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.

Beyond that, the team mix in Burgersfort reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.

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.

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.

Practically speaking, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Limpopo 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 Burgersfort.

Practically speaking, the Burgersfort 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.

Our Commitment to Transformation

Diverse teams build stronger workplaces. Applications are welcome from candidates of every background, language and community across Limpopo, and recruitment is fair, transparent and aligned with the EE Act.

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.

Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Burgersfort.

Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across Limpopo.

Growing With Us

This role can grow with you. Strong performers in the logistics jobs team in Burgersfort have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.

Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Burgersfort team member.

Beyond that, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Burgersfort have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Limpopo.

Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.

Your Workplace

Equally, 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.

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.

A respectful, professional environment is the standard in Limpopo. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.

Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Burgersfort site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

Based in Burgersfort

In addition, the role is based in Burgersfort, near the Polokwane regional hub. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Burgersfort and the broader Limpopo region.

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 Burgersfort.

If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Burgersfort, Limpopo.

Many candidates already living within reach of Burgersfort cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Limpopo economy.

What We Offer

On top of that, you will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The Burgersfort colleagues take pride in supporting one another and in doing the logistics jobs side of the business properly, day in and day out.

Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Burgersfort teams.

Practically speaking, 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 Burgersfort keep progressing.

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 Limpopo.

Core Functions

• Plan delivery routes to maximise vehicle utilisation and on-time delivery
• Prepare daily dispatch and receiving reports for site management
• Support cycle-count and full inventory takes with the finance team
• Pick, pack and dispatch orders accurately within agreed cut-offs
• Coordinate cross-docking and consolidation with inbound and outbound teams
• Maintain accurate inventory records on the warehouse management system

Candidate Profile

• Computer literacy in MS Office and basic ERP modules
• Valid Code 10 or Code 14 driver’s licence with PrDP for driving roles
• Matric / National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced, target-driven environment
• 2+ years’ experience in warehousing, distribution or logistics
• Ability to work shifts, including night shifts and weekends
• Physically able to perform manual handling duties safely

Candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.