General Worker

A General Worker is needed in Sasolburg. The role focuses on consistent delivery, accurate work and clear communication across the Free State operation.

The Role

The organisation is investing in its Sasolburg operation, and this General Worker position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the logistics jobs function and contribute to the wider Free State business.

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

Reasonable working hours and respectful planning are part of how the role runs. The team values strong delivery, and load is balanced fairly across the logistics jobs group in Sasolburg.

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 Sasolburg teams, and the new General Worker will feel that from the first week.

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.

Equally, the Sasolburg 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.

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

Equally, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Free State operations throw up the unexpected.

Career Growth

Career progression for this logistics jobs role in Sasolburg depends on the hiring organisation’s policies, role requirements and business needs in Free State.

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

Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Sasolburg have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Free State.

Based in Sasolburg

Working in Sasolburg means a place near the Sasolburg industrial complex, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Free State region, and the Sasolburg 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 Sasolburg.

Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Sasolburg, Free State.

Many candidates already living within reach of Sasolburg cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Free State economy.

Why This Role

You will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The Sasolburg colleagues take pride in supporting one another and in doing the logistics jobs side of the business properly, day in and day out.

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

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

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

Meet the Team

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

On top of that, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Sasolburg will be explained during the hiring process.

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

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.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Monitor third-party logistics partners against agreed KPIs
• Ensure full compliance with road traffic, OHS Act and customs requirements
• Plan delivery routes to maximise vehicle utilisation and on-time delivery
• Maintain housekeeping standards in racking, aisles and yard areas
• Prepare daily dispatch and receiving reports for site management
• Liaise with transporters, drivers and customers on dispatch schedules

Who We’re Looking For

• Able to perform the essential manual-handling duties safely, with reasonable accommodation where applicable
• Understanding of inbound, outbound and stock-take processes
• 2+ years’ experience in warehousing, distribution or logistics
• Experience using a Warehouse Management System (WMS)
• Ability to work shifts, including night shifts and weekends
• Computer literacy in MS Office and basic ERP modules

Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.