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Looking for your next move as a Picker Packer in Paarl? A role has just opened that gives you real responsibility and a clear path forward in Western Cape.
About This Position
This Picker Packer role sits within the logistics jobs function in Paarl. It offers a defined scope, clear measures of success, and the support of an experienced team across Western Cape.
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 Paarl team.
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 Paarl.
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.
The Environment
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.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Paarl site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
A respectful, professional environment is the standard in Western Cape. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.
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.
About Paarl
Notably, the role is based in Paarl, within reach of Century City. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Paarl and the broader Western Cape region.
Many candidates already living within reach of Paarl cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Western Cape economy.
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 Paarl.
If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Paarl, Western Cape.
Our Commitment to Transformation
Inclusion is a core part of how the team operates. This is an equal-opportunity employer, and candidates from all communities — including women, youth and persons living with disabilities — are encouraged to apply for this role in Paarl.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Paarl.
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 Western Cape.
Why This Role
You will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The Paarl colleagues take pride in supporting one another and in doing the logistics jobs side of the business properly, day in and day out.
Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Paarl 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 Western Cape.
Crucially, 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 Paarl keep progressing.
Career Growth
Crucially, this role can grow with you. Strong performers in the logistics jobs team in Paarl 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 Paarl 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.
In addition, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Paarl have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Western Cape.
Daily Duties
- Coordinate cross-docking and consolidation with inbound and outbound teams
- Maintain accurate inventory records on the warehouse management system
- Support cycle-count and full inventory takes with the finance team
- Prepare daily dispatch and receiving reports for site management
- Process returns, claims and damaged stock through the agreed workflow
- Operate forklifts and material handling equipment safely
Essential Criteria
- Physically able to perform manual handling duties safely
- Strong numeracy and accuracy on stock counts and pick lists
- Computer literacy in MS Office and basic ERP modules
- Understanding of inbound, outbound and stock-take processes
- Awareness of OHS Act, traffic regulations and hazardous goods rules
Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.