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Looking for your next move as a Warehouse General Worker in Knysna? A role has just opened that gives you real responsibility and a clear path forward in Western Cape.
Overview
This Warehouse General Worker role has been briefed against a clear set of outcomes for Knysna. The successful candidate will work alongside an established team and will be expected to contribute meaningfully to the logistics jobs pipeline across Western Cape.
Communication runs both ways. Managers across the logistics jobs team in Western Cape make time for one-to-ones, and people are expected to speak up early when something needs attention.
Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Warehouse General Worker to step into the logistics jobs workflow quickly. Institutional knowledge is well-organised, so people are not reinventing the wheel from one week to the next.
Diversity and Inclusion
Inclusive recruitment is part of the organisation’s employment practices. Applicants are assessed on relevant qualifications, skills and experience for this role in Knysna.
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.
In addition, inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Knysna.
Your Future Here
Career progression for this logistics jobs role in Knysna depends on the hiring organisation’s policies, role requirements and business needs in Western Cape.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
Beyond that, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Knysna have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Western Cape.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Conduct daily, weekly and monthly stock counts and investigate variances
- Maintain accurate inventory records on the warehouse management system
- Receive, verify and put away incoming stock against delivery notes
- Investigate stock losses and contribute to shrinkage reduction plans
- Ensure full compliance with road traffic, OHS Act and customs requirements
- Monitor third-party logistics partners against agreed KPIs
- Liaise with transporters, drivers and customers on dispatch schedules
- Coordinate cross-docking and consolidation with inbound and outbound teams
What You’ll Need
- Experience using a Warehouse Management System (WMS)
- Willingness to work in a fast-paced, target-driven environment
- Able to perform the essential manual-handling duties safely, with reasonable accommodation where applicable
- Good communication skills with drivers, suppliers and customers
- Understanding of inbound, outbound and stock-take processes
- Computer literacy in MS Office and basic ERP modules
If most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.