Work-Force
Looking for your next move as a Driver Assistant in Queenstown? A role has just opened that gives you real responsibility and a clear path forward in Eastern Cape.
Overview
An experienced Driver Assistant is needed to support operations in Queenstown. The role forms part of how the business keeps its logistics jobs portfolio strong in Eastern Cape.
The role suits a candidate who values consistency and clear communication. The Queenstown operation runs on accurate work, steady relationships and a genuine respect for the people in the team.
Quality is everyone’s job. Whether the Driver Assistant is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in Eastern Cape is consistently high and consistently fair.
Based in Queenstown
Working in Queenstown means a place along the Sunshine Coast tourism belt, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Eastern Cape region, and the Queenstown office benefits from those long-standing connections.
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 Queenstown.
Many candidates already living within reach of Queenstown 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.
A Typical Day
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.
Notably, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Eastern Cape operations throw up the unexpected.
No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in Queenstown.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare daily dispatch and receiving reports for site management
- Coordinate cross-docking and consolidation with inbound and outbound teams
- Maintain housekeeping standards in racking, aisles and yard areas
- Pick, pack and dispatch orders accurately within agreed cut-offs
- Process returns, claims and damaged stock through the agreed workflow
Essential Criteria
- Strong numeracy and accuracy on stock counts and pick lists
- Computer literacy in MS Office and basic ERP modules
- Ability to work shifts, including night shifts and weekends
- Experience using a Warehouse Management System (WMS)
- 2+ years’ experience in warehousing, distribution or logistics
- Matric / National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
If your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.