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Looking for your next move as a Supply Chain Analyst in Kroonstad? A role has just opened that gives you real responsibility and a clear path forward in Free State.
Overview
The Supply Chain Analyst position is part of an ongoing recruitment drive across Free State. The brief has been shaped carefully, with a focus on delivery in Kroonstad and across the logistics jobs space.
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.
Practically speaking, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Kroonstad also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.
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 Kroonstad.
The Environment
Crucially, 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.
Practically speaking, 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 Kroonstad site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
A respectful, professional environment is the standard in Free State. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.
Working in Kroonstad
Kroonstad continues to grow as an employment hub in Free State, with in the Welkom gold fields. 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 Kroonstad, Free State.
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 Kroonstad.
Many candidates already living within reach of Kroonstad cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Free State economy.
Diversity and Inclusion
Inclusion is a core part of how the team operates. This is an equal-opportunity employer, and candidates from all communities — including women, youth and persons living with disabilities — are encouraged to apply for this role in Kroonstad.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Kroonstad.
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.
Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across Free State.
Career Growth
This role can grow with you. Strong performers in the logistics jobs team in Kroonstad have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Kroonstad have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Free State.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Kroonstad team member.
Core Functions
- Operate forklifts and material handling equipment safely
- Plan delivery routes to maximise vehicle utilisation and on-time delivery
- Support cycle-count and full inventory takes with the finance team
- Conduct daily, weekly and monthly stock counts and investigate variances
- Process returns, claims and damaged stock through the agreed workflow
Minimum Requirements
- Matric / National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
- 2+ years’ experience in warehousing, distribution or logistics
- Valid forklift licence for warehouse-based roles
- Good communication skills with drivers, suppliers and customers
- Computer literacy in MS Office and basic ERP modules
Each application is reviewed carefully, and strong matches against the criteria above will move forward in the process.