Picker Packer

Step into a Picker Packer role in Mbombela and make your mark across Mpumalanga. The team is hiring now and wants to hear from sharp, committed candidates.

About This Position

An experienced Picker Packer is needed to support operations in Mbombela. The role forms part of how the business keeps its logistics jobs portfolio strong in Mpumalanga.

The organisation keeps reporting lines clean and expectations realistic. Performance is measured against a small, agreed set of metrics, and there are no surprise yardsticks for the Picker Packer taking on this position.

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 Mbombela.

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

Tools, systems and information are there to support the role rather than slow it down. The company continues to invest in the technology that backs its Mbombela teams, and the new Picker Packer will feel that from the first week.

The Environment

Importantly, 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.

On top of that, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Mpumalanga.

Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Mbombela site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

Notably, 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.

What Your Day Looks Like

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.

Equally, the Mbombela 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.

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

Crucially, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Mpumalanga operations throw up the unexpected.

About the Team

You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the logistics jobs side of the business inside out. The Mbombela 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.

In addition, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Mbombela will be explained during the hiring process.

Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.

Equal Opportunity

Equally, 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.

Practically speaking, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Mpumalanga.

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 Mbombela.

Why Join Us

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

Practically speaking, 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.

Career Growth

In addition, career progression for this logistics jobs role in Mbombela depends on the hiring organisation’s policies, role requirements and business needs in Mpumalanga.

Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Mbombela team member.

Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Mbombela have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Mpumalanga.

Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.

Based in Mbombela

Mbombela continues to grow as an employment hub in Mpumalanga, with within the Highveld coal corridor. This role gives you a foothold in one of its busier business communities, with access to the local services, suppliers and partners that keep the work moving.

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 Mbombela.

Many candidates already living within reach of Mbombela cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Mpumalanga economy.

Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Mbombela, Mpumalanga.

Daily Duties

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

Minimum Requirements

• Relevant logistics, supply chain or warehousing qualification (preferred)
• Any checks required by law or the specific duties will be explained during the hiring process
• Able to perform the essential manual-handling duties safely, with reasonable accommodation where applicable
• Good communication skills with drivers, suppliers and customers
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced, target-driven environment

Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.