Warehouse Assistant | Impact
Job Location : Gauteng, Germiston
Deadline : January 30, 2026
About the Role
The Warehouse Assistant drives high-RPM supply chain efficiency by managing inventory data and ensuring 100% compliance with OHS and logistics safety standards. Utilizing SAP for stock orchestration and specialized data logging tools, the assistant helps minimize operational risk in the distribution cycle. Their role leverages data-driven insights to optimize stock picking accuracy and ensures the technical integrity of the group’s national logistics hub.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities and Tasks
- Receive stock from suppliers on ERP
- Bin stock received on shelf
- Pick stock on shelf for customer orders
- Perform cycle counts of stock
- Analyze warehouse performance data
- Produce warehouse KPI reports
- Communicate with over-the-counter customers
- Identify customer requested part numbers using existing system
- Place customer orders on the system
- Provide feedback to customer about the status of their orders
- Answer customer calls and emails and provide requested information
- Process import shipments from suppliers overseas on ERP
- Work with freight forwarders to ship air and sea freights from overseas suppliers
- Create purchase orders for direct and indirect materials
- Follow up on delivery of purchase orders placed with suppliers
- Identify customer requested part numbers using existing system
- Place customer orders on the system
- Provide feedback to customer about the status of their orders
Skills & Qualifications
- Matric (post matric qualification will be an added advantage).
- Must be well spoken and able to speak with customers (English)
- Good numerical ability
- Computer literate
- Physically capable of picking stock
- Interest in warehousing/ shipping/ logistics
- Confident and professional when dealing with people
Career Growth & Education
A National Senior Certificate is required, but career growth is accelerated by obtaining a National Diploma in Logistics or Supply Chain Management. Professionals can advance to Warehouse Supervisor or Inventory Controller roles by mastering digital warehouse management systems (WMS). Participating in vocational bootcamps focused on forklift operation and data literacy provides a strategic pathway to senior leadership in the global manufacturing sector.
Salary & Financial Insight
Estimated monthly salaries range from R8,500 to R14,500, with productivity bonuses common in the logistics sector. Young professionals should focus on early financial literacy and starting a tax-free savings account to build a solid foundation for future wealth.
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