Work-Force
A vacancy has been confirmed for a Logistics Coordinator based in Hermanus, Western Cape. The successful candidate will join an established team within the logistics jobs function.
About This Position
An experienced Logistics Coordinator is needed to support operations in Hermanus. The role forms part of how the business keeps its logistics jobs portfolio strong in Western Cape.
Communication runs both ways. Managers across the logistics jobs team in Western Cape make time for one-to-ones, and people are expected to speak up early when something needs attention.
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 Hermanus.
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 Western Cape is consistently high and consistently fair.
Why Join Us
You will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The Hermanus colleagues take pride in supporting one another and in doing the logistics jobs side of the business properly, day in and day out.
The package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.
Career development may be available depending on the role, business needs and the hiring organisation’s policies.
Beyond that, the role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.
Your Workplace
Notably, 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.
Importantly, 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.
On top of that, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Western Cape.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Hermanus site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
Growing With Us
This role can grow with you. Strong performers in the logistics jobs team in Hermanus have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Hermanus team member.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Hermanus have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Western Cape.
What Your Day Looks Like
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.
Crucially, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Western Cape operations throw up the unexpected.
Importantly, the Hermanus 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.
No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in Hermanus.
Daily Duties
- Conduct daily, weekly and monthly stock counts and investigate variances
- Operate forklifts and material handling equipment safely
- Support cycle-count and full inventory takes with the finance team
- Maintain accurate inventory records on the warehouse management system
- Pick, pack and dispatch orders accurately within agreed cut-offs
Minimum Requirements
- Awareness of OHS Act, traffic regulations and hazardous goods rules
- Experience using a Warehouse Management System (WMS)
- Valid Code 10 or Code 14 driver’s licence with PrDP for driving roles
- Any checks required by law or the specific duties will be explained during the hiring process
- Matric / National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
Each application is reviewed carefully, and strong matches against the criteria above will move forward in the process.