Shipping Clerk

The organisation is recruiting a Shipping Clerk for its Bela-Bela operation. The role forms part of a wider logistics jobs portfolio across Limpopo.

Overview

On top of that, the Shipping Clerk vacancy forms part of how the Bela-Bela branch keeps performing. It pairs day-to-day delivery with longer-running priorities that keep the logistics jobs side of the business moving forward.

Importantly, 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 Shipping Clerk taking on this position.

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 Bela-Bela.

Quality is everyone’s job. Whether the Shipping Clerk is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in Limpopo is consistently high and consistently fair.

Your Workplace

In addition, 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 Bela-Bela site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

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.

Beyond that, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Limpopo.

What We Offer

On top of that, the hiring organisation may provide onboarding or skills development for this logistics jobs role in Bela-Bela; the available support will be confirmed in the final vacancy details for Limpopo.

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

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

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

Career Growth

This role can grow with you. Strong performers in the logistics jobs team in Bela-Bela have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.

Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Bela-Bela have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Limpopo.

Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Bela-Bela team member.

Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.

Meet the Team

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

Equally, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Bela-Bela will be explained during the hiring process.

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.

Our Commitment to Transformation

Equally, the organisation is committed to fair, merit-based recruitment and equal opportunity. Applications are assessed against the published role requirements in line with applicable employment law.

Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Bela-Bela.

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

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.

Core Functions

• Pick, pack and dispatch orders accurately within agreed cut-offs
• Prepare daily dispatch and receiving reports for site management
• Maintain housekeeping standards in racking, aisles and yard areas
• Operate forklifts and material handling equipment safely
• Coordinate cross-docking and consolidation with inbound and outbound teams
• Liaise with transporters, drivers and customers on dispatch schedules
• Monitor third-party logistics partners against agreed KPIs

Candidate Profile

• Valid forklift licence for warehouse-based roles
• Understanding of inbound, outbound and stock-take processes
• Awareness of OHS Act, traffic regulations and hazardous goods rules
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced, target-driven environment
• Strong numeracy and accuracy on stock counts and pick lists
• Good communication skills with drivers, suppliers and customers
• Able to perform the essential manual-handling duties safely, with reasonable accommodation where applicable

If your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.