Logistics Coordinator

Step into a Logistics Coordinator role in Ballito and make your mark across KwaZulu-Natal. The team is hiring now and wants to hear from sharp, committed candidates.

Overview

The Logistics Coordinator vacancy forms part of how the Ballito branch keeps performing. It pairs day-to-day delivery with longer-running priorities that keep the logistics jobs side of the business moving forward.

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

Reasonable working hours and respectful planning are part of how the role runs. The team values strong delivery, and load is balanced fairly across the logistics jobs group in Ballito.

Quality is everyone’s job. Whether the Logistics Coordinator is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in KwaZulu-Natal 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 Ballito teams, and the new Logistics Coordinator will feel that from the first week.

Growing With Us

Career progression here is real, not a slogan. The logistics jobs space in Ballito offers a clear runway from delivery into team leadership and beyond, and managers sit down with each team member regularly to map out the next step in KwaZulu-Natal.

Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Ballito 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.

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

Based in Ballito

Crucially, the role is based in Ballito, close to the Durban Harbour logistics hub. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Ballito and the broader KwaZulu-Natal region.

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 Ballito.

If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Ballito, KwaZulu-Natal.

Many candidates already living within reach of Ballito 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.

What We Offer

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

Benefits are clear and consistent. Beyond the package on offer, the role includes the supports you would expect from an established South African employer in KwaZulu-Natal.

Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Ballito teams.

Beyond that, the company reinvests in its people: paid training, internal moves and the chance to take on bigger projects are all part of how careers in Ballito keep progressing.

Meet the Team

Equally, you will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the logistics jobs side of the business inside out. The Ballito group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.

Notably, the team mix in Ballito reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.

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.

A Typical Day

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 Ballito.

Crucially, the Ballito 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 KwaZulu-Natal operations throw up the unexpected.

Your Workplace

Practically speaking, 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.

In addition, 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 Ballito site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

A respectful, professional environment is the standard in KwaZulu-Natal. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.

Your Role

• Operate forklifts and material handling equipment safely
• Prepare daily dispatch and receiving reports for site management
• Maintain accurate inventory records on the warehouse management system
• Support cycle-count and full inventory takes with the finance team
• Maintain housekeeping standards in racking, aisles and yard areas
• Investigate stock losses and contribute to shrinkage reduction plans
• Conduct daily, weekly and monthly stock counts and investigate variances
• Coordinate cross-docking and consolidation with inbound and outbound teams

Who We’re Looking For

• 2+ years’ experience in warehousing, distribution or logistics
• Awareness of OHS Act, traffic regulations and hazardous goods rules
• Good communication skills with drivers, suppliers and customers
• Relevant logistics, supply chain or warehousing qualification (preferred)
• Valid Code 10 or Code 14 driver’s licence with PrDP for driving roles
• Computer literacy in MS Office and basic ERP modules

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