Work-Force
A Picker Packer position is being filled in Sandton. Suitable candidates from across Gauteng are invited to submit their applications for review.
The Role
This Picker Packer role sits within the logistics jobs function in Sandton. It offers a defined scope, clear measures of success, and the support of an experienced team across Gauteng.
Communication runs both ways. Managers across the logistics jobs team in Gauteng make time for one-to-ones, and people are expected to speak up early when something needs attention.
The role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Sandton also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.
About Sandton
Working in Sandton means a place easy access via the N1 and N14 corridors, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Gauteng region, and the Sandton office benefits from those long-standing connections.
Many candidates already living within reach of Sandton cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Gauteng 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 Sandton.
About the Team
In addition, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Sandton office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Gauteng operations get busy.
Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.
Equally, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Sandton will be explained during the hiring process.
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.
Equally, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Gauteng 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 Sandton.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain accurate inventory records on the warehouse management system
- Ensure full compliance with road traffic, OHS Act and customs requirements
- Coordinate cross-docking and consolidation with inbound and outbound teams
- Support cycle-count and full inventory takes with the finance team
- Pick, pack and dispatch orders accurately within agreed cut-offs
- Operate forklifts and material handling equipment safely
- Conduct daily, weekly and monthly stock counts and investigate variances
- Process returns, claims and damaged stock through the agreed workflow
What You’ll Need
- Willingness to work in a fast-paced, target-driven environment
- Valid Code 10 or Code 14 driver’s licence with PrDP for driving roles
- Valid forklift licence for warehouse-based roles
- Awareness of OHS Act, traffic regulations and hazardous goods rules
- Ability to work shifts, including night shifts and weekends
- Understanding of inbound, outbound and stock-take processes
- Strong numeracy and accuracy on stock counts and pick lists
Candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.