Picker Packer

Posted recently. Role: Picker Packer. Location: Lephalale, Limpopo. The team is hiring and seeks a candidate who can step in and deliver from week one.

The Role

An experienced Picker Packer is needed to support operations in Lephalale. The role forms part of how the business keeps its logistics jobs portfolio strong in Limpopo.

Communication runs both ways. Managers across the logistics jobs team in Limpopo 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 Limpopo is consistently high and consistently fair.

Tools, systems and information are there to support the role rather than slow it down. The company continues to invest in the technology that backs its Lephalale teams, and the new Picker Packer will feel that from the first week.

The role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Lephalale also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.

Career Growth

Career progression here is real, not a slogan. The logistics jobs space in Lephalale offers a clear runway from delivery into team leadership and beyond, and managers sit down with each team member regularly to map out the next step in Limpopo.

Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Lephalale have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Limpopo.

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 Lephalale team member.

Your Workplace

Crucially, 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.

In addition, 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.

A respectful, professional environment is the standard in Limpopo. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.

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

What We Offer

Few roles let you see the impact of your work as quickly as this one. Every shift, project and decision in Lephalale contributes to real outcomes for clients and colleagues across the logistics jobs space in Limpopo.

Notably, 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 Lephalale keep progressing.

Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Lephalale 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 Limpopo.

Equal Opportunity

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 Lephalale.

Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across Limpopo.

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

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.

About Lephalale

Working in Lephalale means a place within the Phalaborwa mining belt, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Limpopo region, and the Lephalale office benefits from those long-standing connections.

If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Lephalale, Limpopo.

Many candidates already living within reach of Lephalale cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Limpopo 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 Lephalale.

Meet the Team

You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the logistics jobs side of the business inside out. The Lephalale group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.

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.

Practically speaking, the team mix in Lephalale reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.

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.

Beyond that, the Lephalale 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.

Practically speaking, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Limpopo 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 Lephalale.

Key Outputs

• Conduct daily, weekly and monthly stock counts and investigate variances
• Pick, pack and dispatch orders accurately within agreed cut-offs
• Coordinate cross-docking and consolidation with inbound and outbound teams
• Plan delivery routes to maximise vehicle utilisation and on-time delivery
• Investigate stock losses and contribute to shrinkage reduction plans

Who We’re Looking For

• Valid Code 10 or Code 14 driver’s licence with PrDP for driving roles
• 2+ years’ experience in warehousing, distribution or logistics
• Awareness of OHS Act, traffic regulations and hazardous goods rules
• Valid forklift licence for warehouse-based roles
• Experience using a Warehouse Management System (WMS)
• Clear criminal record and proof of address
• Good communication skills with drivers, suppliers and customers

Equally, if your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.