Work-Force
Posted recently. Role: Receiving Clerk. Location: Butterworth, Eastern Cape. The team is hiring and seeks a candidate who can step in and deliver from week one.
The Role
This Receiving Clerk role sits within the logistics jobs function in Butterworth. It offers a defined scope, clear measures of success, and the support of an experienced team across Eastern Cape.
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 Receiving Clerk taking on this position.
Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Receiving Clerk 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 Butterworth.
Based in Butterworth
Butterworth continues to grow as an employment hub in Eastern Cape, with close to the East London Industrial Park. 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.
If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Butterworth, Eastern Cape.
Many candidates already living within reach of Butterworth 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 Butterworth.
Meet the Team
You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the logistics jobs side of the business inside out. The Butterworth group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.
Beyond that, the team mix in Butterworth 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.
Why Join Us
Few roles let you see the impact of your work as quickly as this one. Every shift, project and decision in Butterworth contributes to real outcomes for clients and colleagues across the logistics jobs space in Eastern Cape.
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 Eastern Cape.
Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Butterworth teams.
On top of that, 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 Butterworth keep progressing.
The Environment
Notably, 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 Eastern Cape. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.
Notably, 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 Butterworth site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
Key Outputs
- Maintain housekeeping standards in racking, aisles and yard areas
- Process returns, claims and damaged stock through the agreed workflow
- Operate forklifts and material handling equipment safely
- Conduct daily, weekly and monthly stock counts and investigate variances
- Monitor third-party logistics partners against agreed KPIs
Who We’re Looking For
- Physically able to perform manual handling duties safely
- Ability to work shifts, including night shifts and weekends
- Strong numeracy and accuracy on stock counts and pick lists
- Awareness of OHS Act, traffic regulations and hazardous goods rules
- Understanding of inbound, outbound and stock-take processes
Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.