Picker Packer

Step into a Picker Packer role in Witbank and make your mark across Mpumalanga. The team is hiring now and wants to hear from sharp, committed candidates.

Overview

The Picker Packer vacancy forms part of how the Witbank branch keeps performing. It pairs day-to-day delivery with longer-running priorities that keep the logistics jobs side of the business moving forward.

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.

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

Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Picker Packer 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.

The Environment

Notably, 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.

Practically speaking, 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 Witbank site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

In addition, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Mpumalanga.

Meet the Team

Practically speaking, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Witbank office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Mpumalanga operations get busy.

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.

Equally, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Witbank will be explained during the hiring process.

Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.

Why This Role

Few roles let you see the impact of your work as quickly as this one. Every shift, project and decision in Witbank contributes to real outcomes for clients and colleagues across the logistics jobs space in Mpumalanga.

Equally, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.

Notably, the role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.

Career development may be available depending on the role, business needs and the hiring organisation’s policies.

Growing With Us

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

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

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

On top of that, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Witbank have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Mpumalanga.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts and material handling equipment safely
• Pick, pack and dispatch orders accurately within agreed cut-offs
• Liaise with transporters, drivers and customers on dispatch schedules
• Maintain housekeeping standards in racking, aisles and yard areas
• Monitor third-party logistics partners against agreed KPIs
• Investigate stock losses and contribute to shrinkage reduction plans
• Support cycle-count and full inventory takes with the finance team

Candidate Profile

• Experience using a Warehouse Management System (WMS)
• Strong numeracy and accuracy on stock counts and pick lists
• Good communication skills with drivers, suppliers and customers
• Matric / National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
• 2+ years’ experience in warehousing, distribution or logistics
• Awareness of OHS Act, traffic regulations and hazardous goods rules

Each application is reviewed carefully, and strong matches against the criteria above will move forward in the process.