Work-Force
A Transport Planner position is being filled in Giyani. Suitable candidates from across Limpopo are invited to submit their applications for review.
About the Opportunity
The organisation is investing in its Giyani operation, and this Transport Planner position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the logistics jobs function and contribute to the wider Limpopo business.
Beyond that, the successful applicant is given the room to plan, deliver and review their work without unnecessary noise. The organisation has built its Giyani team on trust, and the Transport Planner role will feel that from week one.
Practically speaking, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Giyani also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.
Tools, systems and information are there to support the role rather than slow it down. The company continues to invest in the technology that backs its Giyani teams, and the new Transport Planner will feel that from the first week.
About Giyani
Giyani continues to grow as an employment hub in Limpopo, with in the heart of the Tzaneen agricultural belt. 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.
Many candidates already living within reach of Giyani cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Limpopo 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 Giyani.
If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Giyani, Limpopo.
About the Team
Practically speaking, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Giyani office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Limpopo operations get busy.
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.
Equally, the team mix in Giyani reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.
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.
In addition, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Limpopo operations throw up the unexpected.
Importantly, the Giyani 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.
No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in Giyani.
Where You’ll Work
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.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Giyani 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.
Crucially, a respectful, professional environment is the standard in Limpopo. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.
Equal Opportunity
Diverse teams build stronger workplaces. Applications are welcome from candidates of every background, language and community across Limpopo, and recruitment is fair, transparent and aligned with the EE Act.
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 Limpopo.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Giyani.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Support cycle-count and full inventory takes with the finance team
- Maintain accurate inventory records on the warehouse management system
- Pick, pack and dispatch orders accurately within agreed cut-offs
- Coordinate cross-docking and consolidation with inbound and outbound teams
- Monitor third-party logistics partners against agreed KPIs
- Liaise with transporters, drivers and customers on dispatch schedules
Minimum Requirements
- Good communication skills with drivers, suppliers and customers
- Valid Code 10 or Code 14 driver’s licence with PrDP for driving roles
- Strong numeracy and accuracy on stock counts and pick lists
- 2+ years’ experience in warehousing, distribution or logistics
- Matric / National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
Notably, if your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.