General Worker

The organisation is recruiting a General Worker for its Uitenhage operation. The role forms part of a wider logistics jobs portfolio across Eastern Cape.

The Role

This General Worker role has been briefed against a clear set of outcomes for Uitenhage. The successful candidate will work alongside an established team and will be expected to contribute meaningfully to the logistics jobs pipeline across Eastern Cape.

Crucially, the role suits a candidate who values consistency and clear communication. The Uitenhage operation runs on accurate work, steady relationships and a genuine respect for the people in the team.

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 Uitenhage much easier.

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

Quality is everyone’s job. Whether the General Worker is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in Eastern Cape is consistently high and consistently fair.

Common Questions

Is training provided for this position?

Training or onboarding, if available, will be described by the hiring organisation in the final vacancy details.

Is this position open to recent graduates?

Yes. Provided the minimum requirements listed above are met, graduates are warmly encouraged to put their names forward.

What shift patterns apply to this role?

Shift patterns vary by site, but the role typically follows the standard operational hours of the relevant branch. The hiring team will walk you through the specifics during the interview.

Your Future Here

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

Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Uitenhage have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Eastern Cape.

On top of that, 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 Uitenhage team member.

Why Join Us

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

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

Crucially, 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.

Diversity and Inclusion

Inclusive recruitment is part of the organisation’s employment practices. Applicants are assessed on relevant qualifications, skills and experience for this role in Uitenhage.

Equally, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Eastern Cape.

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

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.

Crucially, the Uitenhage 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.

No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in Uitenhage.

Equally, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Eastern Cape operations throw up the unexpected.

The Environment

On top of that, 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 role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Eastern Cape.

Importantly, 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 Uitenhage site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

About the Team

Crucially, you will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the logistics jobs side of the business inside out. The Uitenhage group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.

In addition, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Uitenhage 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.

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.

Key Outputs

• Ensure full compliance with road traffic, OHS Act and customs requirements
• Liaise with transporters, drivers and customers on dispatch schedules
• Receive, verify and put away incoming stock against delivery notes
• Support cycle-count and full inventory takes with the finance team
• Maintain housekeeping standards in racking, aisles and yard areas

Candidate Profile

• Awareness of OHS Act, traffic regulations and hazardous goods rules
• Matric / National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
• Computer literacy in MS Office and basic ERP modules
• Valid forklift licence for warehouse-based roles
• Able to perform the essential manual-handling duties safely, with reasonable accommodation where applicable
• Experience using a Warehouse Management System (WMS)

If your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.