Despatch Clerk

RCL FOODS; Vryheid; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company is seeking a Dispatch Clerk based in Vryheid, KwaZulu-Natal. In this role, you will ensure the timely dispatch of trucks, maintain accurate records, and enhance customer service within the dispatch department. The ideal candidate must have Matric and a National Diploma is advantageous, along with a minimum of 2 years' experience in a similar role. Strong computer literacy, accuracy, and the ability to work under pressure are essential. This position offers a permanent contract in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Matric qualification is required.
• National Diploma in a related field is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring all trucks are dispatched on time in the morning.
• Maintaining prescribed records of goods received and dispatched.
• Enhancing excellent customer service in the dispatch department.

Skills

Computer literacy

Good written communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Good administrative skills

Accuracy

Education

Matric

National Diploma in related field

Tools

Syspro

Job description

Closing Date: 2026/01/17

Reference Number: RCL260107-5

Company: RCL Foods

Job Title: Despatch Clerk

Functions: Operations/Manufacturing

Job Type: Permanent (Classification)

Location: Vryheid, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Job Description

"We Grow What Matters" is not just a slogan; it's a commitment to making a meaningful impact on the world through our people.

At RCL Foods, we live by a purpose that goes beyond nourishing bodies – We Grow What Matters. As a leading force in the food manufacturing industry, we understand that growth extends far beyond our products; it's about cultivating an environment where diversity thrives. We are on the lookout for a passionate Dispatch Clerk. The role will be based in Vryheid and report to the Depot Controller.

Minimum Requirements

Qualification and experience:

• Matric
• National Diploma in related field would be an added advantage.
• Must have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role

Knowledge and Skills Requirements:

• Computer literacy and Syspro is essential.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• Good administrative skills.
• Accuracy is essential.
• Audit and compliance.
• Report writing.

Duties & Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Ensuring all trucks are despatched timeously in the morning.
• Arranging replacements of despatch staff where necessary.
• Ensuring that the despatch team is wearing uniform at all times.
• Arranging internal distribution labour where necessary.
• Ensuring that the despatch recon document is completed daily.
• Maintaining prescribed records of goods received and despatched.
• Enhancing excellent customer service in the despatch department.
• Reconcile/oversee despatch foreman recons daily.
• Ensure all data captured is correct.
• Verify production transfers daily, and confirm returns to despatch.
• Balance despatch recons’ daily sales with van sheets daily sales per route.
• Count and record all returns to stock of all drivers on the return slip.
• Oversee stock variances and report to management.