Work-Force
A Logistics Coordinator is needed in Welkom. The role focuses on consistent delivery, accurate work and clear communication across the Free State operation.
About the Opportunity
The organisation is investing in its Welkom operation, and this Logistics Coordinator position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the logistics jobs function and contribute to the wider Free State business.
Crucially, the role suits a candidate who values consistency and clear communication. The Welkom operation runs on accurate work, steady relationships and a genuine respect for the people in the team.
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 Welkom teams, and the new Logistics Coordinator will feel that from the first week.
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 Welkom much easier.
Equal Opportunity
Diverse teams build stronger workplaces. Applications are welcome from candidates of every background, language and community across Free State, and recruitment is fair, transparent and aligned with the EE Act.
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.
Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across Free State.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Welkom.
About Welkom
On top of that, the role is based in Welkom, along the N1 central corridor. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Welkom and the broader Free State region.
Many candidates already living within reach of Welkom cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Free State economy.
If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Welkom, Free State.
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 Welkom.
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 Welkom.
Notably, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Free State operations throw up the unexpected.
Beyond that, the Welkom 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.
Why This Role
Few roles let you see the impact of your work as quickly as this one. Every shift, project and decision in Welkom contributes to real outcomes for clients and colleagues across the logistics jobs space in Free State.
Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Welkom 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 Free State.
Importantly, 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 Welkom keep progressing.
Daily Duties
- Conduct daily, weekly and monthly stock counts and investigate variances
- Prepare daily dispatch and receiving reports for site management
- Process returns, claims and damaged stock through the agreed workflow
- Maintain accurate inventory records on the warehouse management system
- Liaise with transporters, drivers and customers on dispatch schedules
- Pick, pack and dispatch orders accurately within agreed cut-offs
- Plan delivery routes to maximise vehicle utilisation and on-time delivery
Who We’re Looking For
- Good communication skills with drivers, suppliers and customers
- Relevant logistics, supply chain or warehousing qualification (preferred)
- Clear criminal record and proof of address
- Matric / National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
- Ability to work shifts, including night shifts and weekends
- Physically able to perform manual handling duties safely
Importantly, if your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.