Work-Force
A vacancy has been confirmed for a Logistics Coordinator based in Ficksburg, Free State. The successful candidate will join an established team within the logistics jobs function.
Overview
This Logistics Coordinator role sits within the logistics jobs function in Ficksburg. It offers a defined scope, clear measures of success, and the support of an experienced team across Free State.
The successful applicant is given the room to plan, deliver and review their work without unnecessary noise. The organisation has built its Ficksburg team on trust, and the Logistics Coordinator role will feel that from week one.
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 Ficksburg.
About Ficksburg
Working in Ficksburg means a place close to the Bloemfontein judicial hub, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Free State region, and the Ficksburg office benefits from those long-standing connections.
If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Ficksburg, Free State.
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 Ficksburg.
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.
No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in Ficksburg.
Importantly, the Ficksburg 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.
About the Team
Equally, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Ficksburg office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Free State operations get busy.
Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.
Equally, the team mix in Ficksburg reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.
Key Outputs
- Process returns, claims and damaged stock through the agreed workflow
- Prepare daily dispatch and receiving reports for site management
- Maintain housekeeping standards in racking, aisles and yard areas
- Liaise with transporters, drivers and customers on dispatch schedules
- Maintain accurate inventory records on the warehouse management system
- Coordinate cross-docking and consolidation with inbound and outbound teams
Minimum Requirements
- Valid forklift licence for warehouse-based roles
- Computer literacy in MS Office and basic ERP modules
- Understanding of inbound, outbound and stock-take processes
- Willingness to work in a fast-paced, target-driven environment
- Experience using a Warehouse Management System (WMS)
Each application is reviewed carefully, and strong matches against the criteria above will move forward in the process.