Receiving Clerk

An opportunity has arisen for a Receiving Clerk in Lichtenburg. Suitably qualified candidates from across North West are invited to apply.

About This Position

This Receiving Clerk role sits within the logistics jobs function in Lichtenburg. It offers a defined scope, clear measures of success, and the support of an experienced team across North West.

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 Lichtenburg team.

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 Lichtenburg much easier.

The role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Lichtenburg also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.

Tools, systems and information are there to support the role rather than slow it down. The company continues to invest in the technology that backs its Lichtenburg teams, and the new Receiving Clerk will feel that from the first week.

The Environment

Equally, 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.

A respectful, professional environment is the standard in North West. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.

Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Lichtenburg site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

Crucially, 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.

About Lichtenburg

Practically speaking, the role is based in Lichtenburg, near the Sun City corridor. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Lichtenburg and the broader North West region.

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 Lichtenburg.

Many candidates already living within reach of Lichtenburg cite the location as one of the role's quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local North West economy.

If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Lichtenburg, North West.

What Your Day Looks Like

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.

No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in Lichtenburg.

On top of that, the Lichtenburg 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.

Importantly, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when North West operations throw up the unexpected.

Equal Opportunity

Diverse teams build stronger workplaces. Applications are welcome from candidates of every background, language and community across North West, and recruitment is fair, transparent and aligned with the EE Act.

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.

Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across North West.

Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Lichtenburg.

Why This Role

Few roles let you see the impact of your work as quickly as this one. Every shift, project and decision in Lichtenburg contributes to real outcomes for clients and colleagues across the logistics jobs space in North West.

Practically speaking, the company reinvests in its people: paid training, internal moves and the chance to take on bigger projects are all part of how careers in Lichtenburg keep progressing.

Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Lichtenburg teams.

Benefits are clear and consistent. Beyond the package on offer, the role includes the supports you would expect from an established South African employer in North West.

Growing With Us

Career progression here is real, not a slogan. The logistics jobs space in Lichtenburg offers a clear runway from delivery into team leadership and beyond, and managers sit down with each team member regularly to map out the next step in North West.

Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Lichtenburg have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across North West.

Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Lichtenburg team member.

Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.

Daily Duties

• Conduct daily, weekly and monthly stock counts and investigate variances
• Plan delivery routes to maximise vehicle utilisation and on-time delivery
• Process returns, claims and damaged stock through the agreed workflow
• Pick, pack and dispatch orders accurately within agreed cut-offs
• Maintain accurate inventory records on the warehouse management system
• Maintain housekeeping standards in racking, aisles and yard areas
• Prepare daily dispatch and receiving reports for site management
• Liaise with transporters, drivers and customers on dispatch schedules

What You'll Need

• Physically able to perform manual handling duties safely
• Valid Code 10 or Code 14 driver's licence with PrDP for driving roles
• Ability to work shifts, including night shifts and weekends
• Understanding of inbound, outbound and stock-take processes
• Strong numeracy and accuracy on stock counts and pick lists
• Experience using a Warehouse Management System (WMS)
• Good communication skills with drivers, suppliers and customers

Candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.