11 Warehouse Worker jobs in South Africa
Warehouse General Worker
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Job Title: Warehouse General Worker
Job Summary:
We are looking for a reliable and hardworking General Worker to join our team in a warehouse bulk operations environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting with the movement, handling, and organization of bulk materials and products, while maintaining a clean, safe, and efficient workspace. This role requires strong physical stamina, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively within a team.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Handling and Movement of Goods:
- Load, offload, and move bulk products or materials within the warehouse.
- Assist with sorting, stacking, and organizing stock in designated storage areas.
- Support dispatch and receiving operations to ensure smooth workflow.
2. Housekeeping and Maintenance:
- Maintain cleanliness and orderliness throughout the warehouse.
- Clean and inspect equipment, tools, and work areas regularly.
- Ensure waste materials and packaging are disposed of correctly.
3. Operational Support:
- Assist with packing, labeling, palletizing, and preparing stock for delivery.
- Support stock counts and inventory checks when required.
- Work closely with supervisors and team members to meet operational deadlines.
4. Safety and Compliance:
- Adhere to all warehouse safety regulations and company procedures.
- Wear the required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times.
- Report any safety hazards, damages, or incidents immediately to the supervisor.
5. Administrative and General Support:
- Assist with basic documentation or stock movement records when needed.
- Follow work instructions and maintain effective communication with the team.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Education: Minimum Grade 12 (Matric) or equivalent.
- Experience: Previous experience in a warehouse or bulk handling environment will be an advantage.
Skills and Competencies:
- Ability to follow instructions and complete tasks accurately.
- Good communication and basic mathematical skills.
- Physically fit and able to perform manual labor.
- Dependable, team-oriented, and safety-conscious.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to lift, carry, and move heavy or bulky items safely.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, and perform repetitive tasks for long periods.
Job Type: Full-time
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Prospecton, KwaZulu-Natal: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Warehouse General Worker
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The focus of this role is to ensure all day-to-day tasks of the warehouse are met.
Key responsibilities:
- Labelling of products
- Gathering of stock for orders
- Packing boxes
- Quality control of products
- Cleanliness of the warehouse and workspace
- Any other reasonable request by management
Minimum requirements & skills:
- Be able to use own initiative
- Grade 10 or higher
- Be able to work in a warehouse environment
- Be able to work under pressure and to deadlines
- Able to maintain focus doing repetitive tasks
Job Type: Full-time
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Diep River, Western Cape: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Warehouse: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
Inventory Management Specialist
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- Application Deadline: 16 November 2025
- Job Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape
- Job Title: Inventory Management Specialist
- Education Level: Bachelors Degree
- Job Level: Intermediate
- Minimum Experience: 3 - 5 Years
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Stock Accounting and Financial Reporting:
- Review and reconcile all stock-related general ledger accounts to ensure accurate valuation and reporting of inventory balances. This will be reconciled to the stock valuation report.
- Ensure that stock movements (purchases, transfers, issues, and sales) are correctly captured in SAGE X3, through liaising with the various stakeholders.
- Prepare and review monthly stock reports, including valuation adjustments, write-offs, and provisions for obsolete or slow-moving stock.
- Ensure compliance with IFRS for SMEs and company accounting policies in the treatment and presentation of inventory.
- Stock Verification and Control:
- Coordinate and oversee periodic stock counts (cycle counts and full physical counts) across warehouse locations and ensure the system reflects their physical counted quantities.
- Review stock count results, investigate variances, and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
- Monitor stock adjustments to identify unusual patterns or control weaknesses.
- Maintain and enhance internal controls over stock management and reporting processes.
- Transaction Processing Oversight:
- Review and approve stock-related transactions such as purchase orders, goods received notes, and sales orders to ensure proper financial documentation.
- Verify that all stock purchases and issues are appropriately authorised and supported by valid documentation.
- Liaise with procurement, sales, and logistics teams to resolve discrepancies in stock processing and documentation.
- Analysis and Management Support:
- Analyse gross margins and stock-related variances to support business decision-making.
- Provide financial insights to management on stock utilisation, turnover, and valuation trends.
- Support external and internal audit requirements related to stock accounting.
- Systems and Process Improvement:
- Participate in process reviews and system enhancements to improve accuracy and efficiency in stock management.
- Support the implementation of best practices in stock accounting, reporting, and internal control.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or equivalent.
- Completed articles or studying toward a professional qualification (CA(SA), CIMA, or similar).
- Minimum of 2–3 years' experience in inventory accounting or cost accounting within a manufacturing, retail, or distribution environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP platforms (e.g. SAGE X3).
- Strong understanding of inventory accounting and valuation principles (FIFO, weighted average, NRV tests).
- Solid working knowledge of ERP systems and stock management modules.
- Sound knowledge of IFRS for SMEs and internal control frameworks.
Warehouse General Worker – 3 MONTH CONTRACT
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Topline Book Distributors
A Wholesale and Retail Book distributor seeks a reliable General Worker for our busy season.
The focus of this role is to ensure all day-to-day tasks of the warehouse are met.
Key responsibilities:
- Labelling of products
- Gathering of stock for orders
- Packing boxes
- Quality control of products
- Cleanliness of the warehouse and workspace
- Any other reasonable request by management
Minimum requirements & skills:
- Be able to use own initiative
- Grade 10 or higher
- Be able to work in a warehouse environment
- Be able to work under pressure and to deadlines
- Able to maintain focus doing repetitive tasks
Job Type: Contract
Contract length: 4 months
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Diep River, Western Cape: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Clerk Stock Control
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Overview
About PepsiCo
PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. PepsiCo generated more than $79 billion in net revenue in 2021, driven by a complementary beverage and convenient foods portfolio that includes Lay's, Doritos, Cheetos, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, Quaker, and SodaStream. PepsiCo's product portfolio includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and beverages, including many iconic brands that generate more than $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales.
Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with PepsiCo Positive (pep+). pep+ is our strategic end-to-end transformation that puts sustainability and human capital at the center of how we will create value and growth by operating within planetary boundaries and inspiring positive change for planet and people. For more information, visit
Responsibilities
Job Overview:
Records the receipt and despatch of goods. Issues materials according to requisitions, ensures that the goods reach their destination in good condition. May assist in stock taking. Works under direct supervision. Will be responsible for completing adhoc requests to fumigate tankers, spray areas which have infestation risks and manage IPM issues when requested. Must have a P No certificate for the position.
Receiving
- Receive incoming raw material
- Ensure documents are correct with PO number
- Do truck inspection before receiving stock
- Check quality/quantity of received materials
- Weighbridge on incoming raw materials
- Fill in grv book and capture on SAP PGT
- Assist in receiving packaging material
Despatching
- Despatch sweeping stock for animal feed customer
- Weighbridge on outgoing of animal feed stock
- Complete manual despatch note
- Submit complete document to General Clerk III
Admin
- Stock Count
- Perform daily raw material stock count for raw material and animal feed
- Perform monthly stock count at the plant and external warehouse
House-Keeping
- Ensure the warehouse is neat and tidy
- Report on sighting of infestation or rodent activities
- Despatching of brown pallets and cores
Adhoc Function
- Assist at silo intake, to receive tanker of rice
- Fill Gastoxin tablets in dispensing machine
- Monitor plant for infestation and rodent activities
- Assist in spraying, areas with infestation
- Shift work when required at intake
- Control equipment incl. crates, pallets, scales & forklifts
Qualifications
- Matric (Math's)
- Tertiary Education will be an advantage
- 3 years relevant experience in food processing plant and IPM (Integrated Pest Management)
- Must have a P no to administer chemicals to eradicate pests
- Experience in FMCG is advantageous
- Health and Safety standards
"PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer in line with the Employment Equity Act"
Stock Control Administrator
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We are looking for:
A detail-oriented and organised individual with strong administration capabilities. The ideal candidate will have a passion for maintaining efficient stock control processes, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with multiple departments to ensure seamless inventory management. This role suits someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in keeping systems and records up to date and error-free.
Knowledge and abilities:
- Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and other relevant software.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Strong problem-solving and administrative skills.
- Attention to detail
- Quick thinker who can anticipate needs and provide solutions.
- Maintains a high level of professionalism and work ethic.
- Team player with the ability to work collaboratively across departments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Monitor inventory systems to ensure real-time accuracy.
- Assist with administration on regular stock counts, cycle counts, and reconciliations.
- Investigate stock discrepancies and report findings to management.
- Liaise with warehouse, back orders, branches, procurement, and operations teams regarding stock levels and availability.
- Ensure compliance with internal stock control processes and procedures.
- Support continuous improvement of stock control practices.
- Implement and maintain filing systems and ensure all filing is done.
- Create statistical reports for Management meetings.
- Update and maintain the barcoding template on all our products for ease of use and accuracy
Boxes to tick:
- Matric
- 5+ years' experience in an administrative environment with at least 3 years' experience in stock controlling
- Familiarity with inventory or ERP systems (advantageous).
- Tertiary education in supply chain management or a similar field would be advantageous.
- Understanding of stock control processes and warehouse operations.
Stock Control Administrator
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Astral, a leading South African integrated poultry producer, has an opportunity for a
Stock Controller Administrator
at the
County Fair
business unit in the Western Cape.
The purpose of this position is to provide assistance of the overall day to day stock control administrative processes in the New Market Cold Store (NMCS).
Qualifications:
- Minimum Grade 12 or equivalent qualification
- A tertiary qualification in stock management, logistics, warehousing or supply chain will be a great advantage
Experience:
- Minimum of 3 years' experience in assisting with stock control administrative and operational processes
- Experience in FMCG / Cold storage environment is essential
The ideal candidate will be responsible for:
- Effective assistance in stock control of finished product within NMCS
- Assisting in controlling returned products and initiating the credit process
- Assisting the Stock Controller and Cold Store Supervisors in arranging stock movements to and from outside storage facilities
- Assisting with weekly and monthly stock takes of the entire NMCS facility and outside storage facilities
- Ensure proper housekeeping is maintained and arranging repairs on racking as required
- Assist in weekly and monthly cycle counts as per cycle count procedures. Ensure all cycle count documentation and reports printed and signed off. All discrepancies to be reported to Senior Stock Controller.
- Ensuring correct stock rotation according to expiry dates and keeping Stock Controller alerted on any movements of which they are not aware
The successful candidate will meet the following requirements:
- Good understanding of warehouse operations activities, material handling equipment, warehouse systems and pallet management software.
- Microsoft Office (MS Internet Explorer, MS Outlook, MS Word, MS PowerPoint and MS Excel)
- Vantage Mobile logistics planning system
- Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
- Honest, high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
- Must be numerate and literate (apply mathematics calculations)
- Able to communicate well in both English and Afrikaans languages
- Must be honest, self-driven, responsible and able to use own initiative
- Ability to work under pressure and swift resolving of queries
- Basic understanding of the 20 Keys concept is essential;
- Must be able to work independently and cope well under pressure;
- It is essential that the successful candidate be self-motivated with the ability to meet strict deadlines.
- Valid driver's license and own transport
Cape Town
Epping
Published Date: 09 September 2025
Closing Date: 23 September 2025
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Administrative & Stock Control Assistant
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ADMINISTRATIVE & STOCK CONTROL ASSISTANT –PE (Internal Vacancy)
A vacancy exists for Administrative & Stock Control Assistant for SEW Eurodrive's PE branch.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform general office administration duties including filing, photocopying, and data capturing
- Assist engineers, workshop, and management staff with admin support
- Generate and maintain documentation, including delivery notes, purchase orders, and job cards
- Manage internal filing systems (physical and electronic)
- Maintain SAP data integrity and assist with report generation
- Provide logistical information and admin support where necessary
- Report and take action on incidents or risks observed in the stock handling process
- Greet and welcome visitors, clients, and vendors in a professional manner
- Answer and direct incoming calls and emails
- Handle courier bookings and manage incoming/outgoing deliveries
- Maintain the cleanliness and organization of the reception area
- Assist with visitor access, sign-in procedures, and SHEQ compliance
- Track and monitor the delivery process of goods from vendors and branches
- Place internal orders on other branches and local suppliers
- Monitor missing parts and ensure actions are taken to meet customer commitments (CO24)
- Release orders with special scheduling (OSDS) and secure parts with realistic delivery dates
- Conduct cycle counts, investigate, and resolve inventory discrepancies
- Maintain effective communication with branches to resolve stock discrepancies
- Ensure compliance with logistics and supply chain policies, procedures, and SHEQ standards
IDEAL CANDIDATE
- Matric minimum requirement, Logistics and Supply Chain qualification would be beneficial
- 1–2 years relevant experience in related field
- SAP experience is essential (SAP)
- Good knowledge of Excel and MS Office
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong time management and ability to work under pressure.
- Team player with a proactive attitude
- Ability to follow processes and instructions.
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Material Handling Operator
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BIOVAC is one of the leading sterile vaccine manufacturers rooted in Africa, with our core purpose being to "protect life". We are looking to hire a dynamic, passionate, confident, proactive and meticulous Material Handling Operator to join a goal-oriented team.
QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED:
- Matric/Grade 12 or equivalent
- Certificate in Storekeeping/ Warehousing or equivalent.
- Certificate in Inventory Management.
- Driver's license (Code 8 code 10)
- Recognition is given to Prior Learning and practical experience.
NECESSARY EXPERIENCE & INDUSTRY KNOWLEDGE:
- At least 1-2 years' experience within a similar position.
- Experience in quality management systems within a cGMP facility.
- Computer literate with experience in working with an ERP system (SAP).
KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE:
Inventory Control Activities:
- Process of reservation and BOM requests.
- Review and complete all relevant documentation as it occurs.
- Perform transactions on the stock management systems (electronic and/or manual) to reflect the activity performed and ensure they are up to date.
- Perform physical stock counts, expiry checks and submit reports to the Stock Controller.
Receiving Activities:
- Perform the physical receiving operations and complete all relevant documentation to GDocP standards.
- Adhere to requisite SOPs when receiving goods.
- Ensure physical resources for receiving activities (pallet jack, pallets) are available by upfront planning of activities and evaluation of incoming goods delivery schedules.
Picking and Packing Activities:
- Proactively plan for sufficient cold packs and components to be available for the packing operation.
- Pick the goods as reflected on the pick list ensure accuracy picked and order checked by Supervisor.
- Ensure all areas including cold rooms & freezer are clean and tidy at all times.
- Proactively communicate timeously to line management of the need for purchasing packaging components.
System Management:
- Inform line management as to quantities of consumables used for BIOVAC operations as per the required minimum as dictated by safety/buffer stock levels.
- Ensure systems are followed for all Material Handling operations; receiving, pick and pack and stock control are in accordance with GWP.
- Ensure MH and stock records, operations records are systematically filed and easily retrievable.
Transfer and Distribution of Goods:
- Timeously transfer goods to Biovac departments and between various Supply Chain Stores or warehouses.
- Ensure cGMP and occupational health and safety regulations and SOPs are always followed to prevent deviations.
- Inform the necessary people e.g. supervisor, line manager of any deviation to standard.
- Always wear correct PPE.
- Assist with development of training of new or stand in MHOs by allowing transfer of skills, coaching, shadowing.
Application Deadline: 31 October 2025
If you do not receive a response from us within three weeks of submitting your application, please understand that your application was not successful.
We believe in the magic of diversity within teams and to achieve this, we do apply Employment Equity principles during our selection process where this is necessary to achieve such diversity.
Disclaimer:
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Driver - Material Handling Equipment (Montague Gardens, Cape Town)
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Ecowize is looking for an experienced Reach Truck Driver that will be responsible for material handling of a variety of items to various warehouse locations. The successful incumbent will also be responsible for operating a reach truck and forklift when picking, binning, and moving items and loading and off-loading of items from transporting vehicles.
High level – Objectives:
- Picking and binning/ receiving items in the warehouse and yard facility.
- Load and unload cargo.
- Adhere and maintain a safe and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations.
- Ensure that material handling equipment is well maintained, and faults are reported.
- Adhere to the picking schedule to ensure that loads are completed on time.
Key responsibilities:
- Efficient and effective stock control of receipt and transfer of stock (incoming and outgoing)
- Accurate checking, scanning and receipt of stock with adherence to all receiving and stock control policies, requirements, and procedures.
- Planning co-ordination and completing physical verifications of product/stacks (all checks) against picking slips and delivery notes.
- Conducting and logging of quality checks (product temperatures) on incoming and outgoing product
- Conduct verification checks on the computerized stock system.
- Check all stacks and ensure compliance with company quality standards and stacking requirements.
- Logging all non-conforming pallets on delivery note and control documents.
- Commit and comply to the requirements of the 20 Keys continuous workplace improvement programme and any other company management systems.
Requirements:
- Grade 12.
- Valid Forklift driving licence
- Valid Reach Truck Licence
- Previous forklift and reach truck driving.
- Previous chemical handling experience.
- Previous experience in loading and off- loading trucks with forklift.
- Previous experience with handling of products with shelf life and expiry dates – LIFO (Last in First Out) vs FIFO (First in First Out).
- 2 years’ experience in an FMCG environment.
- Knowledge of warehousing and distribution.
- Previous warehouse picking/receiving experience.
- Knowledge of health and safety procedures in warehousing.
The successful incumbent must have the following skill sets:
- Must be comfortable with the Ecowize culture and values.
- Able to work a strict shift position and willing to work over weekends.
- Experience in the food production industry.
- Must be able to manage the strict flow of operations.
- Ability to work in a dynamic work environment and meet deadlines.
- High work standards, energetic and driven.
- Excellent communication skills (English Command).
- Proficient in all Microsoft Applications.
- Attention to detail.
- Customer centric.
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