Work-Force
An opportunity has arisen for a General Worker in Zeerust. Suitably qualified candidates from across North West are invited to apply.
About This Position
This General Worker role has been briefed against a clear set of outcomes for Zeerust. The successful candidate will work alongside an established team and will be expected to contribute meaningfully to the logistics jobs pipeline across North West.
Communication runs both ways. Managers across the logistics jobs team in North West make time for one-to-ones, and people are expected to speak up early when something needs attention.
The role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Zeerust 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.
On top of that, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when North West operations throw up the unexpected.
Crucially, the Zeerust 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.
Working in Zeerust
Equally, the role is based in Zeerust, along the N4 Trans-Kalahari corridor. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Zeerust and the broader North West region.
Many candidates already living within reach of Zeerust cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local North West economy.
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 Zeerust.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Maintain housekeeping standards in racking, aisles and yard areas
- Coordinate cross-docking and consolidation with inbound and outbound teams
- Plan delivery routes to maximise vehicle utilisation and on-time delivery
- Operate forklifts and material handling equipment safely
- Monitor third-party logistics partners against agreed KPIs
- Support cycle-count and full inventory takes with the finance team
Minimum Requirements
- Valid Code 10 or Code 14 driver’s licence with PrDP for driving roles
- Computer literacy in MS Office and basic ERP modules
- Valid forklift licence for warehouse-based roles
- Good communication skills with drivers, suppliers and customers
- 2+ years’ experience in warehousing, distribution or logistics
- Strong numeracy and accuracy on stock counts and pick lists
- Understanding of inbound, outbound and stock-take processes
If your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.