Work-Force
Whether you are a seasoned Warehouse Assistant or stepping into the role for the first time, there is space for you in Queenstown. The team hires on merit and across communities in Eastern Cape.
About the Opportunity
The Warehouse Assistant position is part of an ongoing recruitment drive across Eastern Cape. The brief has been shaped carefully, with a focus on delivery in Queenstown and across the logistics jobs space.
Beyond that, 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 Warehouse Assistant 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 Queenstown.
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.
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.
On top of that, the Queenstown 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 Queenstown.
Importantly, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Eastern Cape operations throw up the unexpected.
Our Commitment to Transformation
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 Queenstown.
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.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Queenstown.
Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across Eastern Cape.
Why Join Us
Few roles let you see the impact of your work as quickly as this one. Every shift, project and decision in Queenstown contributes to real outcomes for clients and colleagues across the logistics jobs space in Eastern Cape.
Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Queenstown 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.
Notably, 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 Queenstown keep progressing.
About Queenstown
Queenstown continues to grow as an employment hub in Eastern Cape, with near the Mthatha regional service centre. 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.
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 Queenstown.
If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Queenstown, Eastern Cape.
Many candidates already living within reach of Queenstown 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.
Daily Duties
- Maintain housekeeping standards in racking, aisles and yard areas
- Maintain accurate inventory records on the warehouse management system
- Receive, verify and put away incoming stock against delivery notes
- Process returns, claims and damaged stock through the agreed workflow
- Ensure full compliance with road traffic, OHS Act and customs requirements
- Coordinate cross-docking and consolidation with inbound and outbound teams
What You’ll Need
- Strong numeracy and accuracy on stock counts and pick lists
- Understanding of inbound, outbound and stock-take processes
- 2+ years’ experience in warehousing, distribution or logistics
- Clear criminal record and proof of address
- Relevant logistics, supply chain or warehousing qualification (preferred)
- Good communication skills with drivers, suppliers and customers
- Computer literacy in MS Office and basic ERP modules
Candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.