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Whether you are an experienced Picker Packer or stepping into the role for the first time, there is space for you in King William’s Town. The team hires on merit and across communities in Eastern Cape.
About This Position
The organisation is investing in its King William’s Town operation, and this Picker Packer position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the logistics jobs function and contribute to the wider Eastern Cape business.
Expect a structured first ninety days, with onboarding milestones, regular check-ins, and an early focus on getting comfortable with the systems and processes that underpin the King William’s Town team.
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 King William’s Town much easier.
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 King William’s Town.
Day in the Life
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 King William’s Town.
Importantly, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Eastern Cape operations throw up the unexpected.
On top of that, the King William’s Town 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.
Equal Opportunity
Practically speaking, the organisation supports a respectful workplace. Applications are welcome from suitably qualified candidates across Eastern Cape, and recruitment is intended to be fair and transparent.
Equally, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Eastern Cape.
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.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in King William’s Town.
Why Join Us
You will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The King William’s Town colleagues take pride in supporting one another and in doing the logistics jobs side of the business properly, day in and day out.
Importantly, the role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.
Importantly, 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.
Career Growth
Beyond that, career progression for this logistics jobs role in King William’s Town depends on the hiring organisation’s policies, role requirements and business needs in Eastern Cape.
Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in King William’s Town have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Eastern Cape.
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 King William’s Town team member.
About King William’s Town
Working in King William’s Town means a place near the Mthatha regional service centre, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Eastern Cape region, and the King William’s Town office benefits from those long-standing connections.
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 King William’s Town.
Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in King William’s Town, Eastern Cape.
Many candidates already living within reach of King William’s Town cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Eastern Cape economy.
Your Role
- Support cycle-count and full inventory takes with the finance team
- Ensure full compliance with road traffic, OHS Act and customs requirements
- Receive, verify and put away incoming stock against delivery notes
- Plan delivery routes to maximise vehicle utilisation and on-time delivery
- Process returns, claims and damaged stock through the agreed workflow
- Monitor third-party logistics partners against agreed KPIs
- Coordinate cross-docking and consolidation with inbound and outbound teams
- Prepare daily dispatch and receiving reports for site management
Minimum Requirements
- Valid forklift licence for warehouse-based roles
- Willingness to work in a fast-paced, target-driven environment
- Relevant logistics, supply chain or warehousing qualification (preferred)
- Awareness of OHS Act, traffic regulations and hazardous goods rules
- Good communication skills with drivers, suppliers and customers
If your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.