Work-Force
A Warehouse Assistant is needed in Cradock. The role focuses on consistent delivery, accurate work and clear communication across the Eastern Cape operation.
About This Position
An experienced Warehouse Assistant is needed to support operations in Cradock. The role forms part of how the business keeps its logistics jobs portfolio strong in Eastern Cape.
Communication runs both ways. Managers across the logistics jobs team in Eastern Cape make time for one-to-ones, and people are expected to speak up early when something needs attention.
The role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Cradock also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.
Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Warehouse Assistant 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.
About Cradock
Working in Cradock means a place near the Port of Ngqura logistics hub, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Eastern Cape region, and the Cradock office benefits from those long-standing connections.
Many candidates already living within reach of Cradock 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.
If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Cradock, Eastern Cape.
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 Cradock.
Diversity and Inclusion
Notably, the organisation is committed to transformation and equal opportunity. Hiring is on merit, and applications are actively encouraged from women, youth, people with disabilities and other historically disadvantaged groups in line with the Employment Equity plan and B-BBEE objectives.
Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across Eastern Cape.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Cradock.
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.
Why Join Us
You will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The Cradock colleagues take pride in supporting one another and in doing the logistics jobs side of the business properly, day in and day out.
Importantly, 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 Cradock keep progressing.
Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Cradock teams.
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.
Your Team
Equally, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Cradock office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Eastern Cape operations get busy.
Importantly, the team mix in Cradock 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.
Core Functions
- Conduct daily, weekly and monthly stock counts and investigate variances
- Support cycle-count and full inventory takes with the finance team
- Maintain accurate inventory records on the warehouse management system
- Monitor third-party logistics partners against agreed KPIs
- Pick, pack and dispatch orders accurately within agreed cut-offs
- Receive, verify and put away incoming stock against delivery notes
- Investigate stock losses and contribute to shrinkage reduction plans
Essential Criteria
- Good communication skills with drivers, suppliers and customers
- Clear criminal record and proof of address
- Strong numeracy and accuracy on stock counts and pick lists
- Matric / National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
- Experience using a Warehouse Management System (WMS)
On top of that, if your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.