Work-Force
A vacancy has been confirmed for a Warehouse General Worker based in Upington, Northern Cape. The successful candidate will join an established team within the logistics jobs function.
What This Role Involves
The Warehouse General Worker vacancy forms part of how the Upington branch keeps performing. It pairs day-to-day delivery with longer-running priorities that keep the logistics jobs side of the business moving forward.
Day-to-day, the role balances focused delivery with the kind of collaboration that keeps things moving. The successful candidate is trusted to make sensible decisions inside the agreed scope, with line-management support whenever a sounding board is useful.
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 Upington much easier.
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.
Equally, the Upington 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.
Notably, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Northern Cape operations throw up the unexpected.
Diversity and Inclusion
Crucially, 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.
In addition, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Northern Cape.
Working in Upington
Working in Upington means a place near the Kimberley diamond heritage centre, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Northern Cape region, and the Upington office benefits from those long-standing connections.
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 Upington.
Many candidates already living within reach of Upington cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Northern Cape economy.
Your Role
- Maintain accurate inventory records on the warehouse management system
- Investigate stock losses and contribute to shrinkage reduction plans
- Conduct daily, weekly and monthly stock counts and investigate variances
- Prepare daily dispatch and receiving reports for site management
- Ensure full compliance with road traffic, OHS Act and customs requirements
- Liaise with transporters, drivers and customers on dispatch schedules
- Support cycle-count and full inventory takes with the finance team
- Operate forklifts and material handling equipment safely
Essential Criteria
- 2+ years’ experience in warehousing, distribution or logistics
- Valid forklift licence for warehouse-based roles
- Willingness to work in a fast-paced, target-driven environment
- Strong numeracy and accuracy on stock counts and pick lists
- Experience using a Warehouse Management System (WMS)
- Valid Code 10 or Code 14 driver’s licence with PrDP for driving roles
If your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.