Procurement Officer

This is a current vacancy. We believe great workplaces are built on great people. We are looking for a Procurement Officer in East London, and we encourage applicants from across Eastern Cape to consider this opportunity.

About the Opportunity

Notably, this Procurement Officer role has been briefed against a clear set of outcomes for East London. The successful candidate will work alongside an established team and will be expected to contribute meaningfully to the logistics jobs pipeline across Eastern Cape.

Communication runs both ways. Managers across the logistics jobs team in Eastern Cape make time for one-to-ones, and people are expected to speak up early when something needs attention.

Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Procurement Officer 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.

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 East London.

Meet the Team

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

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.

The team structure and working relationships for this role in East London will be explained during the hiring process.

Working in East London

Practically speaking, the role is based in East London, close to the East London Industrial Park. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across East London and the broader Eastern Cape region.

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 East London.

Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in East London, Eastern Cape.

Many candidates already living within reach of East London 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.

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.

No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in East London.

Notably, the East London 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.

Equally, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Eastern Cape operations throw up the unexpected.

What We Offer

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

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

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

Practically speaking, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate cross-docking and consolidation with inbound and outbound teams
• Prepare daily dispatch and receiving reports for site management
• Maintain accurate inventory records on the warehouse management system
• Liaise with transporters, drivers and customers on dispatch schedules
• Process returns, claims and damaged stock through the agreed workflow
• Pick, pack and dispatch orders accurately within agreed cut-offs
• Ensure full compliance with road traffic, OHS Act and customs requirements

What You’ll Need

• 2+ years’ experience in warehousing, distribution or logistics
• Understanding of inbound, outbound and stock-take processes
• 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
• Computer literacy in MS Office and basic ERP modules

If most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.