Work-Force
Applications are warmly invited for a Logistics Coordinator role based in Pietermaritzburg. We welcome candidates from every background across KwaZulu-Natal who are ready to grow with us.
About This Position
The Logistics Coordinator vacancy forms part of how the Pietermaritzburg branch keeps performing. It pairs day-to-day delivery with longer-running priorities that keep the logistics jobs side of the business moving forward.
Crucially, 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 Logistics Coordinator taking on this position.
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.
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 Pietermaritzburg teams, and the new Logistics Coordinator will feel that from the first week.
Meet the Team
You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the logistics jobs side of the business inside out. The Pietermaritzburg group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.
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 mix in Pietermaritzburg reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.
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.
About Pietermaritzburg
Equally, the role is based in Pietermaritzburg, within the Pietermaritzburg administrative centre. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Pietermaritzburg and the broader KwaZulu-Natal region.
Many candidates already living within reach of Pietermaritzburg 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.
If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal.
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 Pietermaritzburg.
Why Join Us
Importantly, you will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The Pietermaritzburg colleagues take pride in supporting one another and in doing the logistics jobs side of the business properly, day in and day out.
On top of 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 Pietermaritzburg keep progressing.
Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Pietermaritzburg 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 KwaZulu-Natal.
Equal Opportunity
Diverse teams build stronger workplaces. Applications are welcome from candidates of every background, language and community across KwaZulu-Natal, and recruitment is fair, transparent and aligned with the EE Act.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Pietermaritzburg.
Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across KwaZulu-Natal.
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.
Your Future Here
Career progression here is real, not a slogan. The logistics jobs space in Pietermaritzburg 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.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
Importantly, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Pietermaritzburg have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across KwaZulu-Natal.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Pietermaritzburg team member.
Core Functions
- Maintain housekeeping standards in racking, aisles and yard areas
- Maintain accurate inventory records on the warehouse management system
- Coordinate cross-docking and consolidation with inbound and outbound teams
- Pick, pack and dispatch orders accurately within agreed cut-offs
- Conduct daily, weekly and monthly stock counts and investigate variances
- Receive, verify and put away incoming stock against delivery notes
- Process returns, claims and damaged stock through the agreed workflow
Minimum Requirements
- Awareness of OHS Act, traffic regulations and hazardous goods rules
- Strong numeracy and accuracy on stock counts and pick lists
- Good communication skills with drivers, suppliers and customers
- Computer literacy in MS Office and basic ERP modules
- Valid Code 10 or Code 14 driver’s licence with PrDP for driving roles
Practically speaking, if most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.