Courier & Dispatch Clerk

Pillango Placements; Durban; On-site; ZAR 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Pillango Placements is seeking a reliable Courier & Dispatch Clerk to join our Durban team in a dynamic renewable energy setting. The role focuses on accurate picking, packing, dispatch, and documentation with close collaboration across sales and warehouse teams.

Candidates should have at least 2 years of retail warehouse experience, proficiency in MS Office and ERP systems, and the ability to work accurately in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ retail warehouse experience.
• Good knowledge of picking, packing, dispatch and courier processes.
• Experience working on an ERP system.
• Computer literate with MS Office.
• Renewable energy knowledge would be an advantage.
• Able to work accurately in a busy, deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Receive and check incoming goods and supporting paperwork.
• Pick, pack and dispatch customer, delivery and courier orders accurately.
• Prepare waybills, invoices and supporting delivery documents.
• Photograph courier and delivery items where required.
• Track dispatched parcels and keep shipment statuses updated.
• Work closely with sales, warehouse teams and other branches.
• Load and offload goods safely and correctly.
• Assist with stock counts, inventory controls and discrepancy reporting.
• Keep the warehouse clean, organised and compliant with safety standards.
• Support service improvements and help identify better ways of working.

Skills

Organized & methodical

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Clear communicator

Time management

Reliable & cooperative

Education

National Senior Certificate / Grade 12

Tools

MS Office

ERP system

Job description

An established business in the renewable energy sector is looking for a reliable Courier & Dispatch Clerk to join the team in Durban (North).

Duties / Key Responsibilities

• Receive and check incoming goods and supporting paperwork.
• Pick, pack and dispatch customer, delivery and courier orders accurately.
• Prepare waybills, invoices and supporting delivery documents.
• Photograph courier and delivery items where required.
• Track dispatched parcels and keep shipment statuses updated.
• Work closely with sales, warehouse teams and other branches.
• Load and offload goods safely and correctly.
• Assist with stock counts, inventory controls and discrepancy reporting.
• Keep the warehouse clean, organised and compliant with safety standards.
• Support service improvements and help identify better ways of working.

Requirements

• At least 2 years’ retail warehouse experience.
• Good knowledge of picking, packing, dispatch and courier processes.
• Experience working on a product or stock ERP system.
• Computer literate with good MS Office skills.
• Renewable energy, electrical or lighting product knowledge would be an advantage.
• Able to work accurately in a busy, deadline-driven environment

Other Requirements:

• No criminal record.
• No previous dismissals.
• Previous employment will be verified.
• Willingness to complete a polygraph and drug screening.

Education

• National Senior Certificate / Grade 12.

Note: Employment Equity

• In line with the employer’s Employment Equity Plan, preference will be given to qualified Indian, African, Coloured Females candidates who are under-represented in the branch at this occupational level. All suitably qualified candidates are welcome to apply.

Soft Skills

• Organised and methodical.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Practical problem-solving skills.
• Clear communicator who works well across teams.
• Able to manage time and work independently.
• Reliable, cooperative and willing to contribute wherever needed.