Work-Force
An opportunity has arisen for a General Worker in Sandton. Suitably qualified candidates from across Gauteng are invited to apply.
Overview
This General Worker role sits within the logistics jobs function in Sandton. It offers a defined scope, clear measures of success, and the support of an experienced team across Gauteng.
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 Gauteng is consistently high and consistently fair.
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 Sandton teams, and the new General Worker will feel that from the first week.
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.
No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in Sandton.
Practically speaking, the Sandton 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.
Beyond that, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Gauteng operations throw up the unexpected.
Equal Opportunity
Inclusive recruitment is part of the organisation’s employment practices. Applicants are assessed on relevant qualifications, skills and experience for this role in Sandton.
Practically speaking, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Gauteng.
B-BBEE compliance is more than a scorecard here. It informs how the business invests in skills development, supplier diversity and community engagement across the country.
Equally, inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Sandton.
Where You’ll Work
Notably, 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.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Sandton site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
Importantly, 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.
Importantly, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Gauteng.
Based in Sandton
Sandton continues to grow as an employment hub in Gauteng, with in the heart of the Rosebank business precinct. 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 Sandton.
Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Sandton, Gauteng.
Many candidates already living within reach of Sandton cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Gauteng economy.
Meet the Team
You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the logistics jobs side of the business inside out. The Sandton 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.
Equally, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Sandton will be explained during the hiring process.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor third-party logistics partners against agreed KPIs
- Plan delivery routes to maximise vehicle utilisation and on-time delivery
- Investigate stock losses and contribute to shrinkage reduction plans
- Ensure full compliance with road traffic, OHS Act and customs requirements
- Conduct daily, weekly and monthly stock counts and investigate variances
- Receive, verify and put away incoming stock against delivery notes
- Operate forklifts and material handling equipment safely
- Support cycle-count and full inventory takes with the finance team
Minimum Requirements
- Awareness of OHS Act, traffic regulations and hazardous goods rules
- Relevant logistics, supply chain or warehousing qualification (preferred)
- Computer literacy in MS Office and basic ERP modules
- Strong numeracy and accuracy on stock counts and pick lists
- Valid Code 10 or Code 14 driver’s licence with PrDP for driving roles
- Good communication skills with drivers, suppliers and customers
Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.