20 Materials Handler jobs in South Africa

Company Description

TalentBridge Solutions (TBS) is a strategic partner in workforce transformation, offering integrated talent solutions that go beyond recruitment. We design performance-driven, compliance-aligned, and socially conscious workforce ecosystems to facilitate business growth and community development. Our team brings over 30 years of combined industry experience in workforce planning, talent management, legal advisory, and training. TBS provides the clarity, capability, and confidence to build high-performing workforces, helping businesses achieve their transformation goals.

Location:

West Rand, Johannesburg

CTC:

R35, 000 (Neg.) 

Role Purpose:

The Cost & Inventory Control Specialist will play a key role in 
monitoring, analysing, and controlling manufacturing costs

to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and profitability. The position involves managing Bills of Material (BOMs), overseeing Work-in-Process (WIP), validating inventory valuations, and performing detailed cost variance analyses. This role also ensures that Syspro costing data aligns with operational realities and supports sound financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities

1. Costing & Financial Analysis

·   Maintain and update standard costs in Syspro for all manufactured items.

·   Perform variance analyses (material, labour, overhead) and investigate deviations between standard and actual costs.

·   Calculate and maintain weighted average costs, landed costs, and cost roll-ups.

·   Prepare periodic cost reports comparing standard vs actual production costs.

2. Inventory & WIP Management

·   Perform monthly stock counts, reconciliations, and valuation checks.

·   Manage Work-in-Process (WIP) cost allocations and ensure accurate job costing.

·   Review job cards for completeness (material, labour, and overheads).

·   Assist in WIP and inventory cut-off procedures to ensure correct period reporting.

3. Bills of Material (BOM) & Routing Integrity

·   Audit BOMs for accuracy, material specifications, and cost structure.

·   Investigate cost impacts of Engineering Change Notices (ECNs).

·   Ensure routing and BOM data integrity to support Syspro product costing accuracy.

·   Review and update standard costs regularly to reflect material price fluctuations.

4. Reporting & Decision Support

·   Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly management cost reports and dashboards.

·   Support budgeting and forecasting with reliable cost data and variance insights.

·   Collaborate with production, procurement, and finance teams to identify cost-saving opportunities.

·   Assist management with scenario analyses and recommendations for operational improvement.

Qualifications & Experience

·   Diploma or Degree in Cost Accounting / Management Accounting / Finance.

·   Minimum 5 years' experience in cost control or management accounting within a 
manufacturing or steel fabrication

environment.

·   Advanced 
Excel

proficiency (pivot tables, lookups, formulas, analysis tools).

·   
Syspro

experience essential (inventory, WIP, BOM, and costing modules).

·   Understanding of absorption vs variable costing, landed cost principles, and inventory valuation methods (FIFO, Weighted Average).

·   Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.

Core Competencies

·   Analytical and detail-oriented thinker.

·   Strong financial acumen with an operational understanding of manufacturing flow.

·   Integrity, accountability, and accuracy under pressure.

·   Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

·   Accuracy of standard vs actual cost reporting.

·   Timeliness of month-end cost reports and reconciliations.

·   Integrity of Syspro data (BOM/WIP/Inventory).

·   Variance reduction and cost efficiency improvements.

• Grade 10, Grade 12 (Matric) preferred.
• Valid Forklift Operator Certificate and License (SANS 1888 compliant).
• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in operating a forklift within a retail or warehousing environment.
• Physical ability to perform manual handling when necessary.
• Knowledge of warehouse procedures and pallet racking systems.
• Understanding of stock rotation principles.
• Basic literacy and numeracy for reading documentation and capturing quantities.
• High focus on accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong safety awareness and hazard identification capability.
• Ability to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays as required.

• Operate forklift and material handling equipment in compliance with safety standards and company procedures.
• Load, offload, stack, and relocate pallets, cages, and goods within designated storage areas.
• Conduct pre-inspection checks on forklift equipment and report any faults immediately.
• Assist with stock rotation, replenishment, and staging of stock for dispatch.
• Ensure accurate and timely movement of goods according to picking and receiving documentation.
• Maintain clean and safe working areas, following housekeeping and hygiene requirements.
• Work collaboratively with warehouse teams to meet daily operational targets.
• Comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), Quality, and Compliance policies.
• Support inventory counts and cycle checks where required.

Forklift Operator

Location: Meyerton 

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

Safely operate forklift(s) to move raw materials, supplies, barrels, finished product, pallets etc.

Load/unload delivery trucks, move goods between warehouse, production, storage, dispatch.

Inspect goods received; check for damage or discrepancies; report issues.

Stack and store products in correct locations; maintain warehouse organization.

Adhere to inventory control practices (FIFO, stock rotation).

Maintain forklift equipment; follow safety procedures; perform routine maintenance checks.

Ensure clean, safe working environment; observe health, safety, quality standards.

Qualifications & Skills:

Valid forklift license / certificate; experience operating forklifts in manufacturing or warehouse.

Physical ability to lift/move items (up to required kg, e.g. 25kg+).

Basic record keeping; ability to read documents (delivery notes, labels).

Awareness of safety regulations.

Reliability, punctuality, ability to work shifts if required.

Opportunity

Would you like to be part of a value-driven, commercially oriented international environment where we enable global trade every day? A Forklift Operator is a professional who is responsible for moving pallets around warehouse. They do this by using a forklift to load, unload and transfer pallets from trucks and containers for storage purposes throughout a warehouse

Key Responsibilities:

Daily Forklift Operation:

• Safely operate forklifts to transport pallets within the facility, from receiving areas to storage locations and loading docks.
• Load and unload pallets from delivery trucks and containers.
• Ensure proper handling of fruit pallets to prevent damage and maintain quality.
• Identify damages and report shortages or quality deficiencies to the supervisor team.
• Assist in inventory tracking by scanning and recording pallet movements using warehouse management systems (WMS).

Quality Control & Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and hygiene regulations, including wearing personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Conduct and complete daily inspections and report any mechanical issues to the maintenance team.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping.
• Ensure doors to the cold storage remain closed when not in use to maintain temperature integrity.

Team Collaboration:

• Coordinate with warehouse staff, quality control teams, and drivers to ensure smooth and efficient workflow.
• Assist with general warehouse duties as needed.

Qualifications & Experience:

Education:

• Grade 12.

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Seasonal staff required for the following regions:

Parow, Worcester

n this role you will work in a manufacturing, warehouse and distribution environment, where you will load and off load bottled and canned beverages with a tandem and/ or counter balanced truck/ forklift.

• Operate Forklift
• Do off-loading/ loading
• Apply rotation principles
• GMP
• SHEQ Requirements
• Ad-Hoc Duties

Skills, Experience & Education

• Grade 12 Certificate
• 3 - 4 years experience driving a counter balance truck (forklift)
• Valid forklift license
• Code ( F1+K ) - Tandem Forklift License preferable

MAIN PURPOSE OF POSITION

To make sure that empties return process is adhere to

To ensure a smooth and timely return of empty pallets to suppliers, meet and exceed customers' requirements/targets.

MAIN TASK

1) Moving empties/pallets to the designated area

2) Sorting and stacking of empties/pallets according to their codes/sizes

3) Identify damaged empties/pallets and report to the supervisor/coordinator

4) Record pallets type and the quantities to be loaded

5) Loading empties inside a container, and ensure target is met per shift

6) Counting and verifying (stock take) of empties in the warehouse according to their codes at specific times

7) Ensure good housekeeping on the shopfloor

8) Help maintain a safe and orderly work environment

9) Inspect a forklift to determine a need for repairs

REQUIREMENTS & SKILLS

1) Matric Certification (Grade 12)

2) Proven experience as a forklift operator

3) Valid certification to operate a forklift

4) Excellent physical conditioning and coordination

5) Good time management

6) As part of the EE policy, this vacancy is designated for candidates from underrepresented groups.

· Preference will be given to suitably qualified applicants from designated groups.

· The recruitment process aligns with the Employment Equity Act and the company's EE Plan.

· Our company is committed to diversity, inclusion, and fair employment practices

CONTROLS

1) Follow all safety protocols and procedures

2) Maintain a safe speed and awareness of surroundings

3) Perform pre-operational inspections of the forklift

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person

Company Description

Welcome to Six33 Produce, where passion meets precision in agriculture. We specialize in the cultivation and export of premium-quality commodities such as blueberries, table grapes, and kiwis. Guided by our core values of Relationships, Excellence, Stewardship, and Integrity, we focus on delivering exceptional produce while fostering meaningful partnerships and maintaining the highest ethical standards in our operations.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a Forklift Operator, located in Stellenbosch. The Forklift Operator will be responsible for day-to-day tasks including shipping and receiving, handling materials, unloading goods, and packing. The role also involves operating forklifts to move and organize produce within the facility, ensuring efficiency and safety.

Qualifications

• Experience in Shipping & Receiving
• Proficiency in Unloading and Material Handling
• Skills in Packing and Forklift Operation
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to safety
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team
• Good communication skills
• Previous experience in the agriculture industry is a plus
• High school diploma or equivalent

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

Operate powered industrial trucks to load and unload materials and deliveries and move them to and from storage areas, machines and loading docks, into railroad cars or trucks or storage facilities.

RESPONSIBLE FOR OPERATION OF FORKLIFT:

• Core Tasks:
• Responsible for unload and upload material
• Identify damages, shortages and quality deficiencies and report to member of management
• Ensure safe transport raw materials to production workstations
• Inspect machinery
• Determine the need for repairs
• Keep updated records of inventory
• Produce activity logs
• Comply with company policies and guidelines
• Assist in keeping a safe environment.

ASSIST WITH GENERAL AD-HOC RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Core Tasks:

• Assist with various ad-hoc responsibilities as requested by management.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications: National Senior Certificate

Requirements: At least 1 year experience

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• We are committed to transformation through the appointment of persons from designated groups and potential candidates from these groups will enjoy preference.
• Kindly note that a consumer credit record will be requested in respect of all appointments which involve dealing with cash or finances.
• Should you meet the above requirements and believe you can contribute to the company, kindly register and apply on our Career Page at
• Should we not have contacted you within six weeks of the closing date, you may assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

CLOSING DATE: 12 SEPTEMBER 2025

Job Opportunity: Temporary Forklift Operator (3 Weeks)

We are currently seeking a Forklift Operator for a temporary position lasting 3 weeks, to cover for one of our team members who is currently on leave.

Requirements:

• Must be currently based in Queenstown, as the successful candidate will need to start immediately (tomorrow).
• Must hold a valid forklift license.
• Must have a Matric certificate.
• A positive attitude and strong work ethic are essential.

If you meet the above requirements and are available to start immediately, we encourage you to apply.

Job Type: Temporary

Contract length: 1 month

Pay: R5 400,00 - R5 620,00 per month

Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 2025/12/09

Expected Start Date: 2025/09/10