Warehouse Assistant

Listing live now. Role: Warehouse Assistant. Location: Lichtenburg, North West. The team is hiring and seeks a candidate who can step in and deliver from week one.

What This Role Involves

The Warehouse Assistant vacancy forms part of how the Lichtenburg branch keeps performing. It pairs day-to-day delivery with longer-running priorities that keep the logistics jobs side of the business moving forward.

Communication runs both ways. Managers across the logistics jobs team in North West make time for one-to-ones, and people are expected to speak up early when something needs attention.

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 Lichtenburg teams, and the new Warehouse Assistant will feel that from the first week.

Quality is everyone’s job. Whether the Warehouse Assistant is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in North West is consistently high and consistently fair.

Notably, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Lichtenburg also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.

Your Workplace

In addition, 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 North West. 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 Lichtenburg site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

Crucially, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What shift patterns apply to this role?

Shift patterns vary by site, but the role typically follows the standard operational hours of the relevant branch. The hiring team will walk you through the specifics during the interview.

Are reference and background checks conducted?

Yes. Reference, criminal and qualification checks are part of the standard pre-employment process.

Is this position open to recent graduates?

Importantly, yes. Provided the minimum requirements listed above are met, graduates are warmly encouraged to put their names forward.

Is reasonable accommodation supported for applicants with disabilities?

Practically speaking, yes. The hiring team is committed to inclusive recruitment and engages on reasonable accommodation as part of the process.

Is training provided for this position?

Practically speaking, yes. New joiners receive structured onboarding, and ongoing coaching and skills development are built into how the team operates.

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 Lichtenburg.

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 North West.

Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Lichtenburg.

Meet the Team

You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the logistics jobs side of the business inside out. The Lichtenburg group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.

Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.

Importantly, the team mix in Lichtenburg 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.

About Lichtenburg

Beyond that, the role is based in Lichtenburg, in the Rustenburg platinum belt. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Lichtenburg and the broader North West region.

Many candidates already living within reach of Lichtenburg cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local North West economy.

If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Lichtenburg, North West.

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 Lichtenburg.

Growing With Us

This role can grow with you. Strong performers in the logistics jobs team in Lichtenburg 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 Lichtenburg have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across North West.

Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Lichtenburg team member.

Why Join Us

Crucially, you will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The Lichtenburg colleagues take pride in supporting one another and in doing the logistics jobs side of the business properly, day in and day out.

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 North West.

Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Lichtenburg teams.

Crucially, 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 Lichtenburg keep progressing.

Your Role

• Operate forklifts and material handling equipment safely
• Monitor third-party logistics partners against agreed KPIs
• Support cycle-count and full inventory takes with the finance team
• Process returns, claims and damaged stock through the agreed workflow
• Coordinate cross-docking and consolidation with inbound and outbound teams
• Ensure full compliance with road traffic, OHS Act and customs requirements
• Investigate stock losses and contribute to shrinkage reduction plans
• Receive, verify and put away incoming stock against delivery notes

Essential Criteria

• Valid Code 10 or Code 14 driver’s licence with PrDP for driving roles
• Awareness of OHS Act, traffic regulations and hazardous goods rules
• Matric / National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
• 2+ years’ experience in warehousing, distribution or logistics
• Experience using a Warehouse Management System (WMS)

Practically speaking, if your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.