Vacancy: Warehouse Assistant Cape Town

Warehouse Assistant

Role Description

Location: Cape Town, South Africa

Full-time and Office based

Reporting Line: Warehouse Manager

Job Purpose

The successful Warehouse Assistant will manage the flow of products and stock within the warehouse, including receiving and assisting with the dispatch of goods. To excel in this role, the candidate should be physically fit, possess strong time management and communication skills, and demonstrate meticulous attention to detail. Being organized, trustworthy, and dedicated are also essential traits for success in this position.

Recruitment Specialist

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• Complete activities including picking, scanning, invoicing, boxing, barcoding, shelving, dispatching of orders, merchandising, and stock control
• Ensure a high standard of accuracy and neatness when performing all duties and activities
• Allocate orders accurately to the relevant department based on the shipping method
• Perform regular stock-takes to maintain inventory accuracy
• Ensure a high level of health and safety within the warehouse
• Assist with additional warehouse or logistics activities as requested by the Warehouse Manager

Experience and Knowledge:

• A minimum of one (1) year of work experience within a warehouse environment is preferred
• Previous logistics/warehouse work experience within an IT distribution environment will be an advantage

Skills and Education:

• Obtain a Matric with mathematics (essential)
• Possess a tertiary qualification and/or diploma in logistics (advantageous)
• Demonstrate intermediate computer literacy in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Perform basic calculations with ease and accuracy (ability to work with numbers)
• Showcase good administration skills and attention to detail
• Apply customer service training or skills to manage difficult customers effectively
• Utilize strong written and verbal business communication skills
• Complete tasks with a strong focus on following through to completion
• Maintain a service quality-oriented approach in all activities

• Stay motivated with a high level of energy and self-confidence
• Focus on customers and consistently deliver above-average customer service
• Show interest in technology and stay updated on industry trends
• Work independently and make sound decisions when needed
• Manage time effectively, staying organized and deadline-driven
• Plan and prioritize a high workload efficiently
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills in all interactions
• Pay high attention to detail in every task
• Solve problems proactively and effectively
• Collaborate and work as part of a team to achieve goals
• Handle stress well and work efficiently under pressure
• Commit to going the extra mile and be willing to work overtime during stock take

Compliance Competencies

• Perform all duties with integrity, to the highest ethical standards, and in compliance with all relevant legal, contractual and other requirements as mandated by the Company Code of Conduct.
• Keep up to date with changes in applicable compliance obligations, controls and measures relevant to the role.

All applications in the form of a detailed CV must be forwarded to:

Recruitment Specialist
[email protected]