Logistics Coordinator

Looking for your next move as a Logistics Coordinator in Hartswater? A role has just opened that gives you real responsibility and a clear path forward in Northern Cape.

Overview

This Logistics Coordinator role has been briefed against a clear set of outcomes for Hartswater. The successful candidate will work alongside an established team and will be expected to contribute meaningfully to the logistics jobs pipeline across Northern Cape.

The successful applicant is given the room to plan, deliver and review their work without unnecessary noise. The organisation has built its Hartswater team on trust, and the Logistics Coordinator role will feel that from week one.

Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Logistics Coordinator 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.

Notably, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Hartswater also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.

Your Future Here

Career progression here is real, not a slogan. The logistics jobs space in Hartswater 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 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 Hartswater 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 Hartswater team member.

What We Offer

Few roles let you see the impact of your work as quickly as this one. Every shift, project and decision in Hartswater contributes to real outcomes for clients and colleagues across the logistics jobs space in Northern Cape.

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

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 Northern Cape.

Notably, 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 Hartswater keep progressing.

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 Hartswater.

Notably, the Hartswater 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.

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

Based in Hartswater

Hartswater continues to grow as an employment hub in Northern Cape, with close to the Sishen mining hub. 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.

Many candidates already living within reach of Hartswater 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.

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 Hartswater.

If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Hartswater, Northern Cape.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Maintain accurate inventory records on the warehouse management system
• Prepare daily dispatch and receiving reports for site management
• Support cycle-count and full inventory takes with the finance team
• Monitor third-party logistics partners against agreed KPIs
• Receive, verify and put away incoming stock against delivery notes
• 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

Essential Criteria

• Matric / National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
• Understanding of inbound, outbound and stock-take processes
• Physically able to perform manual handling duties safely
• Strong numeracy and accuracy on stock counts and pick lists
• Relevant logistics, supply chain or warehousing qualification (preferred)
• 2+ years’ experience in warehousing, distribution or logistics

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