Work-Force
A Warehouse Assistant position is being filled in Bloemfontein. Suitable candidates from across Free State are invited to submit their applications for review.
About This Position
The organisation is investing in its Bloemfontein operation, and this Warehouse Assistant position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the logistics jobs function and contribute to the wider Free State business.
Equally, 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.
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 Bloemfontein much easier.
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 Bloemfontein teams, and the new Warehouse Assistant will feel that from the first week.
Our Commitment to Transformation
Inclusive recruitment is part of the organisation’s employment practices. Applicants are assessed on relevant qualifications, skills and experience for this role in Bloemfontein.
Importantly, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Free State.
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.
Equally, inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Bloemfontein.
About Bloemfontein
Bloemfontein continues to grow as an employment hub in Free State, with within the Maluti-A-Phofung logistics node. 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 Bloemfontein cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Free State economy.
Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Bloemfontein, Free State.
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 Bloemfontein.
Career Growth
Career progression for this logistics jobs role in Bloemfontein depends on the hiring organisation’s policies, role requirements and business needs in Free State.
Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Bloemfontein have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Free State.
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 Bloemfontein team member.
Where You’ll Work
Equally, 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 Bloemfontein site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
Importantly, 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.
Practically speaking, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Free State.
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.
Crucially, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Free State operations throw up the unexpected.
Crucially, the Bloemfontein 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 Bloemfontein.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate cross-docking and consolidation with inbound and outbound teams
- Receive, verify and put away incoming stock against delivery notes
- Prepare daily dispatch and receiving reports for site management
- Conduct daily, weekly and monthly stock counts and investigate variances
- Operate forklifts and material handling equipment safely
- Monitor third-party logistics partners against agreed KPIs
- Process returns, claims and damaged stock through the agreed workflow
- Ensure full compliance with road traffic, OHS Act and customs requirements
What You’ll Need
- 2+ years’ experience in warehousing, distribution or logistics
- Willingness to work in a fast-paced, target-driven environment
- Valid forklift licence for warehouse-based roles
- Strong numeracy and accuracy on stock counts and pick lists
- Valid Code 10 or Code 14 driver’s licence with PrDP for driving roles
- Experience using a Warehouse Management System (WMS)
If your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.