Depot Receiving Clerk

South Cape Recruitment; George; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A galvanizing company in George is looking for a Receiving Clerk to join its depot team. The ideal candidate should have a Matric or technical matric, be fluent in English and Afrikaans, and possess strong administration skills. Responsibilities include receiving and verifying incoming steel, ensuring proper documentation, and maintaining safety protocols. Candidates must have a valid driver's license and three years of relevant experience. This role requires attention to detail and effective communication with clients and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Matric or technical matric (technical drawing).
• Fluent in English / Afrikaans.
• Computer literate.
• 3 years in a similar role.
• Valid drivers licence and own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Receive raw steel items and verify delivery notes.
• Capture all incoming materials on the system.
• Confirm that items meet galvanizing requirements.
• Ensure safe offloading of steel from trucks.
• Liaise with clients regarding incoming goods.
• Follow all site safety procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Problem solving

Customer centric

Physically fit

Can-do attitude

Education

Matric or technical matric

Fluent in English / Afrikaans

Computer literate

3 years in a similar role

Valid drivers licence and own vehicle

Job description

SUMMARY

Receiving Clerk : George

Our client in the Galvanizing industry is looking for a hands‑on, dynamic candidate to join them at their depot. The ideal candidate must be technically minded whilst maintaining strong administration skills.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Receiving & Verification of Incoming Steel

• Receive raw steel items arriving from clients and transporters.
• Check delivery notes, job cards, and client instructions against physical items.
• Verify quantities, lengths, weights, batch numbers, and steel types.
• Inspect incoming items for rust, damage, incorrect fabrication, or contamination that may affect galvanizing.
• Flag discrepancies immediately and communicate with clients or production supervisors.

Documentation & Record-Keeping

• Capture all incoming materials on the system (manual or digital).
• Generate and update job cards for each client order.
• Ensure all items are correctly labelled and tracked before entering the galvanizing queue.
• Maintain accurate paperwork for traceability through the entire galvanizing process.

Pre-Galvanizing Preparation Checks

• Confirm that items meet galvanizing requirements (drainage holes, venting, prep work).
• Identify items requiring additional preparation (e.g., cleaning, drilling, fettling) and elevate accordingly.
• Work with the quality team to ensure readiness before the dip process.

Material Handling & Yard Coordination

• Ensure safe offloading of steel from trucks using cranes, forklifts, or hoists.
• Tag, sort, and store materials in designated holding areas.
• Maintain proper layout so the production team can easily retrieve items for processing.
• Ensure no cross‑mixing or misplacement of client steel.

Communication & Customer Interaction

• Liaise with clients, drivers, and the internal production team regarding incoming goods.
• Notify clients of shortages, over‑deliveries, prep problems, or non‑compliant items.
• Maintain professional and clear communication to avoid delays in the galvanizing cycle.

Quality, Safety & Compliance

• Follow all site safety procedures when handling steel.
• Ensure weights, stacks, and load placements comply with safe lifting guidelines.
• Keep receiving areas clean, organised, and hazard‑free.
• Report any safety risks or equipment faults immediately.

Support to Production Workflow

• Work closely with planning to confirm job readiness and sequence.
• Assist with updating daily receiving registers and production schedules.
• Support stock movement and internal transfers when needed.

POSITION INFO : Qualifications

• Matric or technical matric (technical drawing)
• Fluent in English / Afrikaans
• Computer literate
• 3 years in a similar role
• Valid drivers licence and own vehicle

Competencies

• Attention to detail
• Technically minded
• Problem solving
• Excellent communication
• Customer centric
• Physically fit – will need to assist with loading
• Can‑do attitude.