Work-Force
A vacancy has been confirmed for a General Worker based in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. The successful candidate will join an established team within the logistics jobs function.
About This Position
The General Worker vacancy forms part of how the Richards Bay branch keeps performing. It pairs day-to-day delivery with longer-running priorities that keep the logistics jobs side of the business moving forward.
Importantly, the successful applicant is given the room to plan, deliver and review their work without unnecessary noise. The organisation has built its Richards Bay team on trust, and the General Worker role will feel that from week one.
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 Richards Bay much easier.
About the Team
Equally, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Richards Bay office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when KwaZulu-Natal operations get busy.
Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.
Importantly, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Richards Bay will be explained during the hiring process.
Diversity and Inclusion
In addition, the organisation is committed to fair, merit-based recruitment and equal opportunity. Applications are assessed against the published role requirements in line with applicable employment law.
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.
On top of that, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for KwaZulu-Natal.
Growing With Us
Career progression for this logistics jobs role in Richards Bay depends on the hiring organisation’s policies, role requirements and business needs in 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.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Richards Bay team member.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Monitor third-party logistics partners against agreed KPIs
- Maintain accurate inventory records on the warehouse management system
- Investigate stock losses and contribute to shrinkage reduction plans
- Prepare daily dispatch and receiving reports for site management
- Pick, pack and dispatch orders accurately within agreed cut-offs
- Coordinate cross-docking and consolidation with inbound and outbound teams
- Operate forklifts and material handling equipment safely
What You’ll Need
- Willingness to work in a fast-paced, target-driven environment
- 2+ years’ experience in warehousing, distribution or logistics
- Ability to work shifts, including night shifts and weekends
- Understanding of inbound, outbound and stock-take processes
- Strong numeracy and accuracy on stock counts and pick lists
- Able to perform the essential manual-handling duties safely, with reasonable accommodation where applicable
- Awareness of OHS Act, traffic regulations and hazardous goods rules
If most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.