Work-Force
The organisation is recruiting a Picker Packer for its Phuthaditjhaba operation. The role forms part of a wider logistics jobs portfolio across Free State.
Overview
Importantly, the Picker Packer vacancy forms part of how the Phuthaditjhaba branch keeps performing. It pairs day-to-day delivery with longer-running priorities that keep the logistics jobs side of the business moving forward.
Communication runs both ways. Managers across the logistics jobs team in Free State make time for one-to-ones, and people are expected to speak up early when something needs attention.
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 Free State is consistently high and consistently fair.
Notably, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Phuthaditjhaba also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.
About the Team
You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the logistics jobs side of the business inside out. The Phuthaditjhaba group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.
In addition, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Phuthaditjhaba will be explained during the hiring process.
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.
Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.
Growing With Us
Career progression for this logistics jobs role in Phuthaditjhaba depends on the hiring organisation’s policies, role requirements and business needs in Free State.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Phuthaditjhaba team member.
Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Phuthaditjhaba have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Free State.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
A Typical Day
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 Phuthaditjhaba.
In addition, the Phuthaditjhaba 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.
Notably, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Free State operations throw up the unexpected.
About Phuthaditjhaba
Working in Phuthaditjhaba means a place near the Sasolburg industrial complex, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Free State region, and the Phuthaditjhaba office benefits from those long-standing connections.
Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Phuthaditjhaba, Free State.
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 Phuthaditjhaba.
Many candidates already living within reach of Phuthaditjhaba cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Free State economy.
Core Functions
- Process returns, claims and damaged stock through the agreed workflow
- Receive, verify and put away incoming stock against delivery notes
- Maintain housekeeping standards in racking, aisles and yard areas
- Coordinate cross-docking and consolidation with inbound and outbound teams
- Pick, pack and dispatch orders accurately within agreed cut-offs
- Prepare daily dispatch and receiving reports for site management
What You’ll Need
- Able to perform the essential manual-handling duties safely, with reasonable accommodation where applicable
- Relevant logistics, supply chain or warehousing qualification (preferred)
- Matric / National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
- Willingness to work in a fast-paced, target-driven environment
- Awareness of OHS Act, traffic regulations and hazardous goods rules
If most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.