Work-Force
An opportunity has arisen for a Logistics Coordinator in Umhlanga. Suitably qualified candidates from across KwaZulu-Natal are invited to apply.
About This Position
This Logistics Coordinator role sits within the logistics jobs function in Umhlanga. It offers a defined scope, clear measures of success, and the support of an experienced team across KwaZulu-Natal.
Communication runs both ways. Managers across the logistics jobs team in KwaZulu-Natal make time for one-to-ones, and people are expected to speak up early when something needs attention.
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 Umhlanga.
Quality is everyone’s job. Whether the Logistics Coordinator is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in KwaZulu-Natal is consistently high and consistently fair.
The role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Umhlanga also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.
Our Commitment to Transformation
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.
Notably, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for KwaZulu-Natal.
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 Umhlanga.
Working in Umhlanga
On top of that, the role is based in Umhlanga, near the Berea office node. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Umhlanga and the broader KwaZulu-Natal region.
Many candidates already living within reach of Umhlanga 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.
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 Umhlanga.
Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal.
Your Future Here
Importantly, this role can grow with you. Strong performers in the logistics jobs team in Umhlanga 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 Umhlanga team member.
Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Umhlanga 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.
About the Team
You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the logistics jobs side of the business inside out. The Umhlanga group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.
In addition, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Umhlanga 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.
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.
Where You’ll Work
Equally, 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.
Equally, 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.
On top of that, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in KwaZulu-Natal.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Umhlanga site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
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.
No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in Umhlanga.
In addition, the Umhlanga 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.
Beyond that, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when KwaZulu-Natal operations throw up the unexpected.
Key Responsibilities
- Investigate stock losses and contribute to shrinkage reduction plans
- Support cycle-count and full inventory takes with the finance team
- Receive, verify and put away incoming stock against delivery notes
- Conduct daily, weekly and monthly stock counts and investigate variances
- Operate forklifts and material handling equipment safely
- Monitor third-party logistics partners against agreed KPIs
- Process returns, claims and damaged stock through the agreed workflow
- Maintain housekeeping standards in racking, aisles and yard areas
Candidate Profile
- Any checks required by law or the specific duties will be explained during the hiring process
- Willingness to work in a fast-paced, target-driven environment
- Ability to work shifts, including night shifts and weekends
- Strong numeracy and accuracy on stock counts and pick lists
- Awareness of OHS Act, traffic regulations and hazardous goods rules
- Valid forklift licence for warehouse-based roles
If your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.