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A vacancy has been confirmed for a Shipping Clerk based in Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal. The successful candidate will join an established team within the logistics jobs function.
About This Position
This Shipping Clerk role has been briefed against a clear set of outcomes for Newcastle. The successful candidate will work alongside an established team and will be expected to contribute meaningfully to the logistics jobs pipeline across KwaZulu-Natal.
Expect a structured first ninety days, with onboarding milestones, regular check-ins, and an early focus on getting comfortable with the systems and processes that underpin the Newcastle team.
Reasonable working hours and respectful planning are part of how the role runs. The team values strong delivery, and load is balanced fairly across the logistics jobs group in Newcastle.
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 Newcastle much easier.
The role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Newcastle also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.
What We Offer
Few roles let you see the impact of your work as quickly as this one. Every shift, project and decision in Newcastle contributes to real outcomes for clients and colleagues across the logistics jobs space in KwaZulu-Natal.
Career development may be available depending on the role, business needs and the hiring organisation’s policies.
Beyond that, the role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.
In addition, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.
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.
No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in Newcastle.
Crucially, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when KwaZulu-Natal operations throw up the unexpected.
On top of that, the Newcastle 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.
Your Future Here
Importantly, this role can grow with you. Strong performers in the logistics jobs team in Newcastle have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Newcastle team member.
Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Newcastle have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across KwaZulu-Natal.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
Equal Opportunity
Equally, the organisation supports a respectful workplace. Applications are welcome from suitably qualified candidates across KwaZulu-Natal, 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 Newcastle.
Beyond that, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for KwaZulu-Natal.
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.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Newcastle site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
Crucially, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in KwaZulu-Natal.
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.
Meet the Team
You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the logistics jobs side of the business inside out. The Newcastle group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.
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.
Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.
Practically speaking, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Newcastle will be explained during the hiring process.
About Newcastle
On top of that, the role is based in Newcastle, close to the Durban Harbour logistics hub. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Newcastle and the broader KwaZulu-Natal region.
Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal.
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 Newcastle.
Many candidates already living within reach of Newcastle cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local KwaZulu-Natal economy.
Key Outputs
- Ensure full compliance with road traffic, OHS Act and customs requirements
- Liaise with transporters, drivers and customers on dispatch schedules
- Operate forklifts and material handling equipment safely
- Maintain housekeeping standards in racking, aisles and yard areas
- Conduct daily, weekly and monthly stock counts and investigate variances
- Investigate stock losses and contribute to shrinkage reduction plans
Candidate Profile
- Understanding of inbound, outbound and stock-take processes
- Any checks required by law or the specific duties will be explained during the hiring process
- 2+ years’ experience in warehousing, distribution or logistics
- Matric / National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
- Experience using a Warehouse Management System (WMS)
- Strong numeracy and accuracy on stock counts and pick lists
If your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.