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Looking for your next move as a Picker Packer in Aliwal North? A role has just opened that gives you real responsibility and a clear path forward in Eastern Cape.
About the Opportunity
This Picker Packer role has been briefed against a clear set of outcomes for Aliwal North. The successful candidate will work alongside an established team and will be expected to contribute meaningfully to the logistics jobs pipeline across Eastern Cape.
Day-to-day, the role balances focused delivery with the kind of collaboration that keeps things moving. The successful candidate is trusted to make sensible decisions inside the agreed scope, with line-management support whenever a sounding board is useful.
Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Picker Packer to step into the logistics jobs workflow quickly. Institutional knowledge is well-organised, so people are not reinventing the wheel from one week to the next.
The role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Aliwal North also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.
Your Workplace
Beyond that, 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.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Aliwal North site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
Crucially, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Eastern Cape.
Importantly, 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.
Our Commitment to Transformation
Notably, the organisation supports a respectful workplace. Applications are welcome from suitably qualified candidates across Eastern Cape, and recruitment is intended to be fair and transparent.
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.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Aliwal North.
Importantly, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Eastern Cape.
Your Future Here
Career progression for this logistics jobs role in Aliwal North depends on the hiring organisation’s policies, role requirements and business needs in Eastern Cape.
Practically speaking, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Aliwal North have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Eastern Cape.
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 Aliwal North team member.
What We Offer
Few roles let you see the impact of your work as quickly as this one. Every shift, project and decision in Aliwal North contributes to real outcomes for clients and colleagues across the logistics jobs space in Eastern Cape.
In addition, career development may be available depending on the role, business needs and the hiring organisation’s policies.
Notably, 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.
About Aliwal North
Crucially, the role is based in Aliwal North, near the Port of Ngqura logistics hub. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Aliwal North and the broader Eastern Cape region.
Many candidates already living within reach of Aliwal North cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Eastern Cape 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 Aliwal North.
Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Aliwal North, Eastern Cape.
Daily Duties
- Pick, pack and dispatch orders accurately within agreed cut-offs
- Conduct daily, weekly and monthly stock counts and investigate variances
- Investigate stock losses and contribute to shrinkage reduction plans
- Maintain accurate inventory records on the warehouse management system
- Maintain housekeeping standards in racking, aisles and yard areas
- Plan delivery routes to maximise vehicle utilisation and on-time delivery
- Liaise with transporters, drivers and customers on dispatch schedules
Who We’re Looking For
- 2+ years’ experience in warehousing, distribution or logistics
- Computer literacy in MS Office and basic ERP modules
- Strong numeracy and accuracy on stock counts and pick lists
- Able to perform the essential manual-handling duties safely, with reasonable accommodation where applicable
- Experience using a Warehouse Management System (WMS)
- Valid Code 10 or Code 14 driver’s licence with PrDP for driving roles
If most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.