Picker Packer

Step into a Picker Packer role in Komatipoort and make your mark across Mpumalanga. The team is hiring now and wants to hear from sharp, committed candidates.

The Role

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

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

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 Komatipoort teams, and the new Picker Packer will feel that from the first week.

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

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 Komatipoort much easier.

Diversity and Inclusion

In addition, the organisation is committed to transformation and equal opportunity. Hiring is on merit, and applications are actively encouraged from women, youth, people with disabilities and other historically disadvantaged groups in line with the Employment Equity plan and B-BBEE objectives.

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 Mpumalanga.

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

Why Join Us

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

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 Mpumalanga.

Equally, 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 Komatipoort keep progressing.

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

About Komatipoort

Notably, the role is based in Komatipoort, near the Kruger Lowveld tourism belt. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Komatipoort and the broader Mpumalanga region.

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

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

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 Komatipoort.

Where You’ll Work

Equally, 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.

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

Practically speaking, 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 Komatipoort site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

About the Team

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

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

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.

Common Questions

Are reference and background checks conducted?

Yes. Reference, criminal and qualification checks are part of the standard pre-employment process.

What shift patterns apply to this role?

Shift patterns vary by site, but the role typically follows the standard operational hours of the relevant branch. The hiring team will walk you through the specifics during the interview.

Is this position open to recent graduates?

On top of that, yes. Provided the minimum requirements listed above are met, graduates are warmly encouraged to put their names forward.

Is training provided for this position?

Crucially, yes. New joiners receive structured onboarding, and ongoing coaching and skills development are built into how the team operates.

Your Future Here

This role can grow with you. Strong performers in the logistics jobs team in Komatipoort have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.

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 Komatipoort team member.

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

Key Outputs

• Coordinate cross-docking and consolidation with inbound and outbound teams
• Maintain accurate inventory records on the warehouse management system
• Pick, pack and dispatch orders accurately within agreed cut-offs
• Process returns, claims and damaged stock through the agreed workflow
• Conduct daily, weekly and monthly stock counts and investigate variances
• Support cycle-count and full inventory takes with the finance team
• Monitor third-party logistics partners against agreed KPIs

Minimum Requirements

• Good communication skills with drivers, suppliers and customers
• Relevant logistics, supply chain or warehousing qualification (preferred)
• Computer literacy in MS Office and basic ERP modules
• Ability to work shifts, including night shifts and weekends
• Understanding of inbound, outbound and stock-take processes

Candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.