Work-Force
Bring your skills as a Driver Assistant to Paarl and join a team that moves fast. This Western Cape role is one to watch.
What This Role Involves
The Driver Assistant vacancy forms part of how the Paarl 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 Western 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 Paarl much easier.
About the Team
In addition, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Paarl office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Western Cape operations get busy.
Notably, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Paarl will be explained during the hiring process.
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.
Working in Paarl
Paarl continues to grow as an employment hub in Western Cape, with close to the Stellenbosch agricultural belt. This role gives you a foothold in one of its busier business communities, with access to the local services, suppliers and partners that keep the work moving.
Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Paarl, Western Cape.
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 Paarl.
Your Role
- Receive, verify and put away incoming stock against delivery notes
- Maintain housekeeping standards in racking, aisles and yard areas
- Operate forklifts and material handling equipment safely
- Pick, pack and dispatch orders accurately within agreed cut-offs
- Conduct daily, weekly and monthly stock counts and investigate variances
- Ensure full compliance with road traffic, OHS Act and customs requirements
- Prepare daily dispatch and receiving reports for site management
- Liaise with transporters, drivers and customers on dispatch schedules
Minimum Requirements
- Relevant logistics, supply chain or warehousing qualification (preferred)
- 2+ years’ experience in warehousing, distribution or logistics
- Willingness to work in a fast-paced, target-driven environment
- Ability to work shifts, including night shifts and weekends
- Strong numeracy and accuracy on stock counts and pick lists
Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.