Picker Packer

This is a current vacancy. A vacancy has been confirmed for a Picker Packer based in Worcester, Western Cape. The successful candidate will join an established team within the logistics jobs function.

The Role

The organisation is investing in its Worcester operation, and this Picker Packer position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the logistics jobs function and contribute to the wider Western Cape business.

On top of that, the successful applicant is given the room to plan, deliver and review their work without unnecessary noise. The organisation has built its Worcester team on trust, and the Picker Packer role will feel that from week one.

Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Picker Packer 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.

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 Worcester much easier.

Quality is everyone’s job. Whether the Picker Packer is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in Western Cape is consistently high and consistently fair.

Equal Opportunity

Equally, the organisation supports a respectful workplace. Applications are welcome from suitably qualified candidates across Western Cape, and recruitment is intended to be fair and transparent.

Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Worcester.

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.

Crucially, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Western Cape.

Why Join Us

Practically speaking, the hiring organisation may provide onboarding or skills development for this logistics jobs role in Worcester; the available support will be confirmed in the final vacancy details for Western Cape.

Notably, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.

In addition, the role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.

Career development may be available depending on the role, business needs and the hiring organisation’s policies.

Your Workplace

On top of that, 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.

Beyond that, 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.

Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Worcester site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

In addition, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Western Cape.

Your Future Here

Equally, career progression for this logistics jobs role in Worcester depends on the hiring organisation’s policies, role requirements and business needs in Western Cape.

Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.

Crucially, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Worcester have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Western Cape.

Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Worcester team member.

About the Team

Beyond that, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Worcester office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Western Cape operations get busy.

In addition, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Worcester will be explained during the hiring process.

Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.

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.

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.

Beyond that, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Western Cape operations throw up the unexpected.

No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in Worcester.

On top of that, the Worcester 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.

Key Outputs

• Plan delivery routes to maximise vehicle utilisation and on-time delivery
• Conduct daily, weekly and monthly stock counts and investigate variances
• Prepare daily dispatch and receiving reports for site management
• Maintain housekeeping standards in racking, aisles and yard areas
• Pick, pack and dispatch orders accurately within agreed cut-offs
• Support cycle-count and full inventory takes with the finance team
• Monitor third-party logistics partners against agreed KPIs
• Coordinate cross-docking and consolidation with inbound and outbound teams

Minimum Requirements

• Good communication skills with drivers, suppliers and customers
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced, target-driven environment
• Matric / National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
• Understanding of inbound, outbound and stock-take processes
• Computer literacy in MS Office and basic ERP modules
• Valid Code 10 or Code 14 driver’s licence with PrDP for driving roles
• Strong numeracy and accuracy on stock counts and pick lists

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