General Worker

A vacancy has been confirmed for a General Worker based in Lichtenburg, North West. The successful candidate will join an established team within the logistics jobs function.

The Role

This General Worker role sits within the logistics jobs function in Lichtenburg. It offers a defined scope, clear measures of success, and the support of an experienced team across North West.

The successful applicant is given the room to plan, deliver and review their work without unnecessary noise. The organisation has built its Lichtenburg team on trust, and the General Worker role will feel that from week one.

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 North West is consistently high and consistently fair.

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 Lichtenburg much easier.

Why This Role

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

On top of that, 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.

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

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.

Importantly, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when North West operations throw up the unexpected.

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

On top of that, the Lichtenburg 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.

About Lichtenburg

Practically speaking, the role is based in Lichtenburg, in the Rustenburg platinum belt. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Lichtenburg and the broader North West region.

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 Lichtenburg.

Many candidates already living within reach of Lichtenburg 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.

Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Lichtenburg, North West.

The Environment

Beyond 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 North West.

Crucially, 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 Lichtenburg site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

Meet the Team

Equally, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Lichtenburg office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when North West 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.

Crucially, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Lichtenburg will be explained during the hiring process.

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.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Process returns, claims and damaged stock through the agreed workflow
• Plan delivery routes to maximise vehicle utilisation and on-time delivery
• Maintain housekeeping standards in racking, aisles and yard areas
• Monitor third-party logistics partners against agreed KPIs
• Maintain accurate inventory records on the warehouse management system
• Support cycle-count and full inventory takes with the finance team
• Ensure full compliance with road traffic, OHS Act and customs requirements

What You’ll Need

• Relevant logistics, supply chain or warehousing qualification (preferred)
• Valid Code 10 or Code 14 driver’s licence with PrDP for driving roles
• Awareness of OHS Act, traffic regulations and hazardous goods rules
• Able to perform the essential manual-handling duties safely, with reasonable accommodation where applicable
• Strong numeracy and accuracy on stock counts and pick lists
• Good communication skills with drivers, suppliers and customers
• Experience using a Warehouse Management System (WMS)

If most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.