Work-Force
This is a current vacancy. We believe great workplaces are built on great people. We are looking for a Warehouse General Worker in Johannesburg, and we encourage applicants from across Gauteng to consider this opportunity.
Overview
Equally, this Warehouse General Worker role has been briefed against a clear set of outcomes for Johannesburg. The successful candidate will work alongside an established team and will be expected to contribute meaningfully to the logistics jobs pipeline across Gauteng.
Expect a structured first ninety days, with onboarding milestones, regular check-ins, and an early focus on getting comfortable with the systems and processes that underpin the Johannesburg team.
Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Warehouse General Worker 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 Johannesburg much easier.
What We Offer
Few roles let you see the impact of your work as quickly as this one. Every shift, project and decision in Johannesburg contributes to real outcomes for clients and colleagues across the logistics jobs space in Gauteng.
The package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.
Equally, the role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.
Career development may be available depending on the role, business needs and the hiring organisation’s policies.
Working in Johannesburg
Working in Johannesburg means a place close to OR Tambo International Airport, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Gauteng region, and the Johannesburg office benefits from those long-standing connections.
Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Johannesburg, Gauteng.
Many candidates already living within reach of Johannesburg cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Gauteng economy.
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 Johannesburg.
Your Future Here
In addition, this role can grow with you. Strong performers in the logistics jobs team in Johannesburg have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Johannesburg team member.
Importantly, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Johannesburg have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Gauteng.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
The Environment
Beyond that, 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.
In addition, 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.
Beyond that, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Gauteng.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Johannesburg site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
Diversity and Inclusion
Notably, the organisation supports a respectful workplace. Applications are welcome from suitably qualified candidates across Gauteng, and recruitment is intended to be fair and transparent.
Practically speaking, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Gauteng.
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 Johannesburg.
Key Responsibilities
- Receive, verify and put away incoming stock against delivery notes
- Operate forklifts and material handling equipment safely
- Maintain accurate inventory records on the warehouse management system
- Pick, pack and dispatch orders accurately within agreed cut-offs
- Ensure full compliance with road traffic, OHS Act and customs requirements
- Liaise with transporters, drivers and customers on dispatch schedules
- Conduct daily, weekly and monthly stock counts and investigate variances
- Plan delivery routes to maximise vehicle utilisation and on-time delivery
Who We’re Looking For
- Able to perform the essential manual-handling duties safely, with reasonable accommodation where applicable
- 2+ years’ experience in warehousing, distribution or logistics
- Willingness to work in a fast-paced, target-driven environment
- Awareness of OHS Act, traffic regulations and hazardous goods rules
- Computer literacy in MS Office and basic ERP modules
- Matric / National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
- Valid Code 10 or Code 14 driver’s licence with PrDP for driving roles
Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.