General Worker

Applications are warmly invited for a General Worker role based in Kuruman. We welcome candidates from every background across Northern Cape who are ready to grow with us.

The Role

An experienced General Worker is needed to support operations in Kuruman. The role forms part of how the business keeps its logistics jobs portfolio strong in Northern Cape.

The role suits a candidate who values consistency and clear communication. The Kuruman operation runs on accurate work, steady relationships and a genuine respect for the people in the team.

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 Northern Cape is consistently high and consistently fair.

Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the General Worker to step into the logistics jobs workflow quickly. Institutional knowledge is well-organised, so people are not reinventing the wheel from one week to the next.

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 Kuruman much easier.

Why This Role

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

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

In addition, 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.

Your Future Here

In addition, career progression for this logistics jobs role in Kuruman depends on the hiring organisation’s policies, role requirements and business needs in Northern Cape.

Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.

Beyond that, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Kuruman have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Northern Cape.

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

Your Workplace

Equally, 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.

Beyond that, 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.

Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Kuruman site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

Crucially, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Northern Cape.

About Kuruman

Kuruman continues to grow as an employment hub in Northern Cape, with near the Kimberley diamond heritage centre. 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.

Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Kuruman, Northern Cape.

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 Kuruman.

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

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 Kuruman.

In addition, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Northern Cape.

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.

Importantly, inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Kuruman.

About the Team

Notably, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Kuruman office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Northern Cape operations get busy.

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

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

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.

Day in the Life

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 Kuruman.

Crucially, the Kuruman 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.

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

Your Role

• Maintain housekeeping standards in racking, aisles and yard areas
• Liaise with transporters, drivers and customers on dispatch schedules
• Monitor third-party logistics partners against agreed KPIs
• Prepare daily dispatch and receiving reports for site management
• Ensure full compliance with road traffic, OHS Act and customs requirements
• Maintain accurate inventory records on the warehouse management system
• Receive, verify and put away incoming stock against delivery notes

Essential Criteria

• Willingness to work in a fast-paced, target-driven environment
• Awareness of OHS Act, traffic regulations and hazardous goods rules
• Able to perform the essential manual-handling duties safely, with reasonable accommodation where applicable
• 2+ years’ experience in warehousing, distribution or logistics
• Understanding of inbound, outbound and stock-take processes
• Matric / National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
• Strong numeracy and accuracy on stock counts and pick lists

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