Work-Force
This is a current vacancy. Role: Forklift Operator. Location: Mahikeng, North West. The team is hiring and seeks a candidate who can step in and deliver from week one.
What This Role Involves
The organisation is investing in its Mahikeng operation, and this Forklift Operator position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the logistics jobs function and contribute to the wider North West business.
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.
Quality is everyone’s job. Whether the Forklift Operator is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in North West is consistently high and consistently fair.
What We Offer
You will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The Mahikeng colleagues take pride in supporting one another and in doing the logistics jobs side of the business properly, day in and day out.
On top of that, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.
Beyond that, the role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.
Where You’ll Work
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.
Practically speaking, 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.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Mahikeng site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Liaise with transporters, drivers and customers on dispatch schedules
- Support cycle-count and full inventory takes with the finance team
- Plan delivery routes to maximise vehicle utilisation and on-time delivery
- Conduct daily, weekly and monthly stock counts and investigate variances
- Maintain accurate inventory records on the warehouse management system
- Process returns, claims and damaged stock through the agreed workflow
- Pick, pack and dispatch orders accurately within agreed cut-offs
- Investigate stock losses and contribute to shrinkage reduction plans
Minimum Requirements
- Valid forklift licence for warehouse-based roles
- Any checks required by law or the specific duties will be explained during the hiring process
- Relevant logistics, supply chain or warehousing qualification (preferred)
- Matric / National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
- 2+ years’ experience in warehousing, distribution or logistics
- Good communication skills with drivers, suppliers and customers
Each application is reviewed carefully, and strong matches against the criteria above will move forward in the process.