Work-Force
Applications are warmly invited for a General Worker role based in Knysna. We welcome candidates from every background across Western Cape who are ready to grow with us.
What This Role Involves
This General Worker role has been briefed against a clear set of outcomes for Knysna. The successful candidate will work alongside an established team and will be expected to contribute meaningfully to the logistics jobs pipeline across Western Cape.
The organisation keeps reporting lines clean and expectations realistic. Performance is measured against a small, agreed set of metrics, and there are no surprise yardsticks for the General Worker taking on this position.
Quality is everyone’s job. Whether the General Worker is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in Western Cape is consistently high and consistently fair.
Based in Knysna
Knysna continues to grow as an employment hub in Western Cape, with near the Cape Town International Airport hub. 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 Knysna 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.
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 Knysna.
Growing With Us
Notably, this role can grow with you. Strong performers in the logistics jobs team in Knysna have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Knysna 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.
Why This Role
You will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The Knysna colleagues take pride in supporting one another and in doing the logistics jobs side of the business properly, day in and day out.
In addition, the role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.
Career development may be available depending on the role, business needs and the hiring organisation’s policies.
Key Responsibilities
- Process returns, claims and damaged stock through the agreed workflow
- Maintain housekeeping standards in racking, aisles and yard areas
- Ensure full compliance with road traffic, OHS Act and customs requirements
- Maintain accurate inventory records on the warehouse management system
- Plan delivery routes to maximise vehicle utilisation and on-time delivery
- Support cycle-count and full inventory takes with the finance team
- Prepare daily dispatch and receiving reports for site management
- Monitor third-party logistics partners against agreed KPIs
Minimum Requirements
- Matric / National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
- Computer literacy in MS Office and basic ERP modules
- Awareness of OHS Act, traffic regulations and hazardous goods rules
- Strong numeracy and accuracy on stock counts and pick lists
- 2+ years’ experience in warehousing, distribution or logistics
- Valid forklift licence for warehouse-based roles
- Relevant logistics, supply chain or warehousing qualification (preferred)
Each application is reviewed carefully, and strong matches against the criteria above will move forward in the process.