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Whether you are a seasoned Transport Planner or stepping into the role for the first time, there is space for you in Kimberley. The team hires on merit and across communities in Northern Cape.
About This Position
This Transport Planner role has been briefed against a clear set of outcomes for Kimberley. The successful candidate will work alongside an established team and will be expected to contribute meaningfully to the logistics jobs pipeline across Northern 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 Transport Planner taking on this position.
Stakeholders for this position include line managers, peers across the logistics jobs team and trusted external partners. Building those relationships early makes the next twelve months in Kimberley much easier.
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 Kimberley.
Your Team
Crucially, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Kimberley office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Northern Cape operations get busy.
Equally, the team mix in Kimberley reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.
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.
What Your Day Looks Like
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.
Notably, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Northern Cape operations throw up the unexpected.
Notably, the Kimberley 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 Kimberley.
Where You’ll Work
Importantly, 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 Northern Cape. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Kimberley site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
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.
Growing With Us
In addition, this role can grow with you. Strong performers in the logistics jobs team in Kimberley 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 Kimberley have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Northern Cape.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Kimberley team member.
Daily Duties
- Monitor third-party logistics partners against agreed KPIs
- Support cycle-count and full inventory takes with the finance team
- Maintain accurate inventory records on the warehouse management system
- Receive, verify and put away incoming stock against delivery notes
- Plan delivery routes to maximise vehicle utilisation and on-time delivery
- Operate forklifts and material handling equipment safely
- Prepare daily dispatch and receiving reports for site management
- Liaise with transporters, drivers and customers on dispatch schedules
Essential Criteria
- Relevant logistics, supply chain or warehousing qualification (preferred)
- Computer literacy in MS Office and basic ERP modules
- Good communication skills with drivers, suppliers and customers
- Strong numeracy and accuracy on stock counts and pick lists
- Ability to work shifts, including night shifts and weekends
- Understanding of inbound, outbound and stock-take processes
- 2+ years’ experience in warehousing, distribution or logistics
If your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.