Warehouse General Worker

A vacancy has been confirmed for a Warehouse General Worker based in Butterworth, Eastern Cape. The successful candidate will join an established team within the logistics jobs function.

The Role

The organisation is investing in its Butterworth operation, and this Warehouse General Worker position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the logistics jobs function and contribute to the wider Eastern Cape business.

Communication runs both ways. Managers across the logistics jobs team in Eastern Cape make time for one-to-ones, and people are expected to speak up early when something needs attention.

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

A Typical Day

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.

In addition, the Butterworth 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.

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

Our Commitment to Transformation

In addition, the organisation supports a respectful workplace. Applications are welcome from suitably qualified candidates across Eastern Cape, and recruitment is intended to be fair and transparent.

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.

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

Your Role

• Ensure full compliance with road traffic, OHS Act and customs requirements
• Prepare daily dispatch and receiving reports for site management
• Pick, pack and dispatch orders accurately within agreed cut-offs
• Plan delivery routes to maximise vehicle utilisation and on-time delivery
• Maintain housekeeping standards in racking, aisles and yard areas
• Maintain accurate inventory records on the warehouse management system
• Liaise with transporters, drivers and customers on dispatch schedules
• Support cycle-count and full inventory takes with the finance team

What You’ll Need

• Awareness of OHS Act, traffic regulations and hazardous goods rules
• Valid Code 10 or Code 14 driver’s licence with PrDP for driving roles
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced, target-driven environment
• 2+ years’ experience in warehousing, distribution or logistics
• Matric / National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
• Computer literacy in MS Office and basic ERP modules

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