Dispatch Clerk

Role: Dispatch Clerk. Location: Oudtshoorn, Western Cape. The team is hiring and seeks a candidate who can step in and deliver from week one.

Overview

An experienced Dispatch Clerk is needed to support operations in Oudtshoorn. The role forms part of how the business keeps its logistics jobs portfolio strong in Western Cape.

The successful applicant is given the room to plan, deliver and review their work without unnecessary noise. The organisation has built its Oudtshoorn team on trust, and the Dispatch Clerk role will feel that from week one.

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

Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Dispatch Clerk 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.

Why This Role

Few roles let you see the impact of your work as quickly as this one. Every shift, project and decision in Oudtshoorn contributes to real outcomes for clients and colleagues across the logistics jobs space in Western Cape.

Career development may be available depending on the role, business needs and the hiring organisation’s policies.

In addition, the role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.

On top of that, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.

Working in Oudtshoorn

Oudtshoorn continues to grow as an employment hub in Western Cape, with on the N2 corridor toward the Cape Winelands. 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 Oudtshoorn cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Western Cape economy.

Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Oudtshoorn, Western Cape.

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 Oudtshoorn.

The Environment

Beyond that, 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 Oudtshoorn site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

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.

Crucially, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Western Cape.

Meet the Team

You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the logistics jobs side of the business inside out. The Oudtshoorn group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.

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

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

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.

Equal Opportunity

Importantly, the organisation supports a respectful workplace. Applications are welcome from suitably qualified candidates across Western Cape, and recruitment is intended to be fair and transparent.

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

Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Oudtshoorn.

Core Functions

• Process returns, claims and damaged stock through the agreed workflow
• Monitor third-party logistics partners against agreed KPIs
• Operate forklifts and material handling equipment safely
• Plan delivery routes to maximise vehicle utilisation and on-time delivery
• Prepare daily dispatch and receiving reports for site management
• Maintain accurate inventory records on the warehouse management system
• Conduct daily, weekly and monthly stock counts and investigate variances
• Investigate stock losses and contribute to shrinkage reduction plans

Essential Criteria

• 2+ years’ experience in warehousing, distribution or logistics
• Good communication skills with drivers, suppliers and customers
• Strong numeracy and accuracy on stock counts and pick lists
• Ability to work shifts, including night shifts and weekends
• Understanding of inbound, outbound and stock-take processes
• Valid Code 10 or Code 14 driver’s licence with PrDP for driving roles
• Matric / National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)

Each application is reviewed carefully, and strong matches against the criteria above will move forward in the process.