Dispatch Clerk

Whether you are a seasoned Dispatch Clerk or stepping into the role for the first time, there is space for you in Zeerust. The team hires on merit and across communities in North West.

Overview

The organisation is investing in its Zeerust operation, and this Dispatch Clerk position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the logistics jobs function and contribute to the wider North West business.

Communication runs both ways. Managers across the logistics jobs team in North West make time for one-to-ones, and people are expected to speak up early when something needs attention.

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

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 Zeerust much easier.

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 Zeerust teams, and the new Dispatch Clerk will feel that from the first week.

Your Workplace

Notably, 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.

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

A respectful, professional environment is the standard in North West. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.

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.

Our Commitment to Transformation

Practically speaking, the organisation is committed to transformation and equal opportunity. Hiring is on merit, and applications are actively encouraged from women, youth, people with disabilities and other historically disadvantaged groups in line with the Employment Equity plan and B-BBEE objectives.

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 Zeerust.

Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across North West.

Based in Zeerust

Zeerust continues to grow as an employment hub in North West, with within the Klerksdorp gold and farming belt. 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.

Many candidates already living within reach of Zeerust 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.

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 Zeerust.

If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Zeerust, North West.

Your Future Here

Career progression here is real, not a slogan. The logistics jobs space in Zeerust offers a clear runway from delivery into team leadership and beyond, and managers sit down with each team member regularly to map out the next step in North West.

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

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

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

Why This Role

Crucially, the company invests in the people who join it. From structured onboarding to ongoing skills development, you will find clear paths to grow your career in logistics jobs from your base in Zeerust. Many colleagues across North West have moved into senior roles after starting in positions just like this one.

Notably, the company reinvests in its people: paid training, internal moves and the chance to take on bigger projects are all part of how careers in Zeerust keep progressing.

Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Zeerust teams.

Benefits are clear and consistent. Beyond the package on offer, the role includes the supports you would expect from an established South African employer in North West.

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.

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

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

On top of that, the Zeerust 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.

Core Functions

• Coordinate cross-docking and consolidation with inbound and outbound teams
• Maintain accurate inventory records on the warehouse management system
• Monitor third-party logistics partners against agreed KPIs
• Maintain housekeeping standards in racking, aisles and yard areas
• Liaise with transporters, drivers and customers on dispatch schedules
• Investigate stock losses and contribute to shrinkage reduction plans

Essential Criteria

• Willingness to work in a fast-paced, target-driven environment
• Physically able to perform manual handling duties safely
• Relevant logistics, supply chain or warehousing qualification (preferred)
• Valid Code 10 or Code 14 driver’s licence with PrDP for driving roles
• Strong numeracy and accuracy on stock counts and pick lists
• 2+ years’ experience in warehousing, distribution or logistics

Practically speaking, if most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.