Warehouse Assistant

A Warehouse Assistant is needed in Sasolburg. The role focuses on consistent delivery, accurate work and clear communication across the Free State operation.

Overview

The organisation is investing in its Sasolburg 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.

On top of that, the successful applicant is given the room to plan, deliver and review their work without unnecessary noise. The organisation has built its Sasolburg team on trust, and the Warehouse Assistant role will feel that from week one.

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.

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 Sasolburg much easier.

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.

Practically speaking, the Sasolburg 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 Sasolburg.

Notably, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Free State operations throw up the unexpected.

Based in Sasolburg

Crucially, the role is based in Sasolburg, in the Welkom gold fields. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Sasolburg and the broader Free State region.

Many candidates already living within reach of Sasolburg 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 Sasolburg, 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 Sasolburg.

Equal Opportunity

Importantly, the organisation is committed to fair, merit-based recruitment and equal opportunity. Applications are assessed against the published role requirements in line with applicable employment law.

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.

Importantly, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Free State.

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

About the Team

In addition, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Sasolburg office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Free State operations get busy.

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.

Crucially, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Sasolburg will be explained during the hiring process.

Why This Role

Few roles let you see the impact of your work as quickly as this one. Every shift, project and decision in Sasolburg contributes to real outcomes for clients and colleagues across the logistics jobs space in Free State.

Career development may be available depending on the role, business needs and the hiring organisation’s policies.

On top of that, the role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.

Beyond that, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.

Daily Duties

• Maintain housekeeping standards in racking, aisles and yard areas
• Receive, verify and put away incoming stock against delivery notes
• Plan delivery routes to maximise vehicle utilisation and on-time delivery
• Support cycle-count and full inventory takes with the finance team
• Liaise with transporters, drivers and customers on dispatch schedules

Candidate Profile

• Computer literacy in MS Office and basic ERP modules
• Good communication skills with drivers, suppliers and customers
• 2+ years’ experience in warehousing, distribution or logistics
• Strong numeracy and accuracy on stock counts and pick lists
• Understanding of inbound, outbound and stock-take processes
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced, target-driven environment
• Relevant logistics, supply chain or warehousing qualification (preferred)

Importantly, candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.