Shipping Clerk

Bring your skills as a Shipping Clerk to Parys and join a team that moves fast. This Free State role is one to watch.

What This Role Involves

This Shipping Clerk role has been briefed against a clear set of outcomes for Parys. The successful candidate will work alongside an established team and will be expected to contribute meaningfully to the logistics jobs pipeline across Free State.

Communication runs both ways. Managers across the logistics jobs team in Free State make time for one-to-ones, and people are expected to speak up early when something needs attention.

Quality is everyone's job. Whether the Shipping Clerk is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in Free State is consistently high and consistently fair.

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

Your Team

You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the logistics jobs side of the business inside out. The Parys group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.

In addition, the team mix in Parys reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.

Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.

Collaboration is the default working mode. Whether picking up a quick query or working through a complex project, you will find colleagues willing to lean in and help.

Day in the Life

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.

Importantly, the Parys 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.

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

Equally, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Free State operations throw up the unexpected.

Where You'll Work

Crucially, 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 Free State. 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 Parys site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

Equally, 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.

Working in Parys

Working in Parys means a place near the Sasolburg industrial complex, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Free State region, and the Parys office benefits from those long-standing connections.

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

If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Parys, Free State.

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 Parys.

What You'll Be Doing

• Liaise with transporters, drivers and customers on dispatch schedules
• Plan delivery routes to maximise vehicle utilisation and on-time delivery
• Monitor third-party logistics partners against agreed KPIs
• Coordinate cross-docking and consolidation with inbound and outbound teams
• Conduct daily, weekly and monthly stock counts and investigate variances
• Receive, verify and put away incoming stock against delivery notes
• Process returns, claims and damaged stock through the agreed workflow
• Pick, pack and dispatch orders accurately within agreed cut-offs

Who We're Looking For

• Valid Code 10 or Code 14 driver's licence with PrDP for driving roles
• Awareness of OHS Act, traffic regulations and hazardous goods rules
• Physically able to perform manual handling duties safely
• Ability to work shifts, including night shifts and weekends
• Valid forklift licence for warehouse-based roles
• Computer literacy in MS Office and basic ERP modules

Each application is reviewed carefully, and strong matches against the criteria above will move forward in the process.