Work-Force
A vacancy has been confirmed for a Picker Packer based in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape. The successful candidate will join an established team within the logistics jobs function.
Overview
The Picker Packer vacancy forms part of how the Gqeberha branch keeps performing. It pairs day-to-day delivery with longer-running priorities that keep the logistics jobs side of the business moving forward.
Day-to-day, the role balances focused delivery with the kind of collaboration that keeps things moving. The successful candidate is trusted to make sensible decisions inside the agreed scope, with line-management support whenever a sounding board is useful.
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 Gqeberha much easier.
Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Picker Packer 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.
Equal Opportunity
Notably, 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.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Gqeberha.
Practically speaking, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Eastern Cape.
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.
Growing With Us
This role can grow with you. Strong performers in the logistics jobs team in Gqeberha have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.
Practically speaking, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Gqeberha have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Eastern Cape.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Gqeberha team member.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
Why Join Us
Equally, the hiring organisation may provide onboarding or skills development for this logistics jobs role in Gqeberha; the available support will be confirmed in the final vacancy details for Eastern Cape.
Practically speaking, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.
Career development may be available depending on the role, business needs and the hiring organisation’s policies.
Notably, the role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.
About Gqeberha
Practically speaking, the role is based in Gqeberha, near the Port of Ngqura logistics hub. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Gqeberha and the broader Eastern Cape 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 Gqeberha.
Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape.
Many candidates already living within reach of Gqeberha cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Eastern Cape economy.
Daily Duties
- Receive, verify and put away incoming stock against delivery notes
- Coordinate cross-docking and consolidation with inbound and outbound teams
- Conduct daily, weekly and monthly stock counts and investigate variances
- Process returns, claims and damaged stock through the agreed workflow
- Pick, pack and dispatch orders accurately within agreed cut-offs
- Maintain accurate inventory records on the warehouse management system
Who We’re Looking For
- Valid forklift licence for warehouse-based roles
- Willingness to work in a fast-paced, target-driven environment
- Strong numeracy and accuracy on stock counts and pick lists
- Valid Code 10 or Code 14 driver’s licence with PrDP for driving roles
- Awareness of OHS Act, traffic regulations and hazardous goods rules
- Understanding of inbound, outbound and stock-take processes
- Matric / National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.