Picker Packer

Posted recently. We believe great workplaces are built on great people. We are looking for a Picker Packer in Germiston, and we encourage applicants from across Gauteng to consider this opportunity.

About the Opportunity

This Picker Packer role has been briefed against a clear set of outcomes for Germiston. The successful candidate will work alongside an established team and will be expected to contribute meaningfully to the logistics jobs pipeline across Gauteng.

The organisation keeps reporting lines clean and expectations realistic. Performance is measured against a small, agreed set of metrics, and there are no surprise yardsticks for the Picker Packer taking on this position.

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

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 Germiston.

Our Commitment to Transformation

Inclusive recruitment is part of the organisation’s employment practices. Applicants are assessed on relevant qualifications, skills and experience for this role in Germiston.

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

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.

Equally, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Gauteng.

What Your Day Looks Like

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 Germiston.

Notably, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Gauteng operations throw up the unexpected.

Crucially, the Germiston 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.

Your Workplace

Importantly, 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.

On top of 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.

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

In addition, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Gauteng.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is training provided for this position?

Training or onboarding, if available, will be described by the hiring organisation in the final vacancy details.

Is this position open to recent graduates?

Yes. Provided the minimum requirements listed above are met, graduates are warmly encouraged to put their names forward.

Is there opportunity for promotion?

Any progression opportunities depend on the hiring organisation’s policies, role requirements and business needs.

Is reasonable accommodation supported for applicants with disabilities?

Beyond that, yes. The hiring team is committed to inclusive recruitment and engages on reasonable accommodation as part of the 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.

Working in Germiston

Germiston continues to grow as an employment hub in Gauteng, with near the Midrand technology hub. This role gives you a foothold in one of its busier business communities, with access to the local services, suppliers and partners that keep the work moving.

Many candidates already living within reach of Germiston 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.

Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Germiston, Gauteng.

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 Germiston.

Why Join Us

Notably, the hiring organisation may provide onboarding or skills development for this logistics jobs role in Germiston; the available support will be confirmed in the final vacancy details for Gauteng.

Career development may be available depending on the role, business needs and the hiring organisation’s policies.

On top of that, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.

Crucially, the role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.

Your Team

Notably, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Germiston 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.

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.

Importantly, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Germiston will be explained during the hiring process.

Key Outputs

• Pick, pack and dispatch orders accurately within agreed cut-offs
• Operate forklifts and material handling equipment safely
• Receive, verify and put away incoming stock against delivery notes
• Prepare daily dispatch and receiving reports for site management
• Support cycle-count and full inventory takes with the finance team
• Monitor third-party logistics partners against agreed KPIs
• Maintain accurate inventory records on the warehouse management system

Essential Criteria

• Willingness to work in a fast-paced, target-driven environment
• Able to perform the essential manual-handling duties safely, with reasonable accommodation where applicable
• Valid Code 10 or Code 14 driver’s licence with PrDP for driving roles
• Awareness of OHS Act, traffic regulations and hazardous goods rules
• Strong numeracy and accuracy on stock counts and pick lists
• Any checks required by law or the specific duties will be explained during the hiring process

Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.