Work-Force
A Warehouse Assistant position is being filled in Sandton. Suitable candidates from across Gauteng are invited to submit their applications for review.
Overview
This Warehouse Assistant role has been briefed against a clear set of outcomes for Sandton. The successful candidate will work alongside an established team and will be expected to contribute meaningfully to the logistics jobs pipeline across Gauteng.
Expect a structured first ninety days, with onboarding milestones, regular check-ins, and an early focus on getting comfortable with the systems and processes that underpin the Sandton team.
Quality is everyone’s job. Whether the Warehouse Assistant is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in Gauteng is consistently high and consistently fair.
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 Sandton.
Growing With Us
Career progression here is real, not a slogan. The logistics jobs space in Sandton 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 Gauteng.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Sandton team member.
Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Sandton have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Gauteng.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
Working in Sandton
The role is based in Sandton, easy access via the N1 and N14 corridors. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Sandton 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 Sandton, Gauteng.
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 Sandton.
Many candidates already living within reach of Sandton 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.
Where You’ll Work
Crucially, 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.
Notably, 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.
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.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Sandton site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
Equal Opportunity
Inclusion is a core part of how the team operates. This is an equal-opportunity employer, and candidates from all communities — including women, youth and persons living with disabilities — are encouraged to apply for this role in Sandton.
Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across Gauteng.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Sandton.
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.
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.
Notably, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Gauteng 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 Sandton.
Practically speaking, the Sandton 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.
Your Role
- Ensure full compliance with road traffic, OHS Act and customs requirements
- Receive, verify and put away incoming stock against delivery notes
- Operate forklifts and material handling equipment safely
- Support cycle-count and full inventory takes with the finance team
- Coordinate cross-docking and consolidation with inbound and outbound teams
- Monitor third-party logistics partners against agreed KPIs
- Plan delivery routes to maximise vehicle utilisation and on-time delivery
Minimum Requirements
- Computer literacy in MS Office and basic ERP modules
- Ability to work shifts, including night shifts and weekends
- Strong numeracy and accuracy on stock counts and pick lists
- 2+ years’ experience in warehousing, distribution or logistics
- Valid Code 10 or Code 14 driver’s licence with PrDP for driving roles
- Valid forklift licence for warehouse-based roles
Each application is reviewed carefully, and strong matches against the criteria above will move forward in the process.