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Step into a General Worker role in Ladysmith and make your mark across KwaZulu-Natal. The team is hiring now and wants to hear from sharp, committed candidates.
What This Role Involves
This General Worker role has been briefed against a clear set of outcomes for Ladysmith. The successful candidate will work alongside an established team and will be expected to contribute meaningfully to the logistics jobs pipeline across KwaZulu-Natal.
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.
Beyond that, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Ladysmith also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.
About the Team
You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the logistics jobs side of the business inside out. The Ladysmith group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.
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.
Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.
Diversity and Inclusion
Beyond that, the organisation is committed to fair, merit-based recruitment and equal opportunity. Applications are assessed against the published role requirements in line with applicable employment law.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Ladysmith.
On top of that, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for KwaZulu-Natal.
Daily Duties
- Plan delivery routes to maximise vehicle utilisation and on-time delivery
- Maintain housekeeping standards in racking, aisles and yard areas
- Operate forklifts and material handling equipment safely
- Pick, pack and dispatch orders accurately within agreed cut-offs
- Maintain accurate inventory records on the warehouse management system
- Process returns, claims and damaged stock through the agreed workflow
- Investigate stock losses and contribute to shrinkage reduction plans
Candidate Profile
- Strong numeracy and accuracy on stock counts and pick lists
- Any checks required by law or the specific duties will be explained during the hiring process
- 2+ years’ experience in warehousing, distribution or logistics
- Willingness to work in a fast-paced, target-driven environment
- Awareness of OHS Act, traffic regulations and hazardous goods rules
Each application is reviewed carefully, and strong matches against the criteria above will move forward in the process.