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A General Worker position is being filled in Richards Bay. Suitable candidates from across KwaZulu-Natal are invited to submit their applications for review.
What This Role Involves
The organisation is investing in its Richards Bay operation, and this General Worker position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the logistics jobs function and contribute to the wider KwaZulu-Natal business.
Expect a structured first ninety days, with onboarding milestones, regular check-ins, and an early focus on getting comfortable with the systems and processes that underpin the Richards Bay team.
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 Richards Bay teams, and the new General Worker will feel that from the first week.
Stakeholders for this position include line managers, peers across the logistics jobs team and trusted external partners. Building those relationships early makes the next twelve months in Richards Bay much easier.
Working in Richards Bay
Richards Bay continues to grow as an employment hub in KwaZulu-Natal, with on the Umhlanga Ridge business corridor. 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.
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 Richards Bay.
Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal.
Many candidates already living within reach of Richards Bay cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local KwaZulu-Natal economy.
Your Future Here
This role can grow with you. Strong performers in the logistics jobs team in Richards Bay 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 Richards Bay team member.
Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Richards Bay have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across KwaZulu-Natal.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
What We Offer
Notably, the hiring organisation may provide onboarding or skills development for this logistics jobs role in Richards Bay; the available support will be confirmed in the final vacancy details for KwaZulu-Natal.
Practically speaking, 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.
Career development may be available depending on the role, business needs and the hiring organisation’s policies.
Meet the Team
Equally, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Richards Bay office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when KwaZulu-Natal operations get busy.
In addition, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Richards Bay 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 Your Day Looks Like
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.
On top of that, the Richards Bay 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.
Practically speaking, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when KwaZulu-Natal 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 Richards Bay.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Pick, pack and dispatch orders accurately within agreed cut-offs
- Operate forklifts and material handling equipment safely
- Support cycle-count and full inventory takes with the finance team
- Plan delivery routes to maximise vehicle utilisation and on-time delivery
- Monitor third-party logistics partners against agreed KPIs
- Prepare daily dispatch and receiving reports for site management
- Investigate stock losses and contribute to shrinkage reduction plans
- Maintain accurate inventory records on the warehouse management system
Minimum Requirements
- Willingness to work in a fast-paced, target-driven environment
- Valid forklift licence for warehouse-based roles
- Good communication skills with drivers, suppliers and customers
- Relevant logistics, supply chain or warehousing qualification (preferred)
- Awareness of OHS Act, traffic regulations and hazardous goods rules
- Any checks required by law or the specific duties will be explained during the hiring process
If your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.