Junior Dispatch Clerk - VKB Distribution Centre, Bethlehem

VKB Agriculture; Bethlehem; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

VKB Agriculture is seeking a dedicated Dispatch/Warehouse Administrator to support warehouse operations and reporting in Bethlehem, Free State.

You will capture dispatch data, process credits, and generate on-time reports while maintaining accuracy under pressure. This role requires Grade 12, 1–2 years in warehousing, and teamwork, with basic computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Overtime and weekend shifts may be required.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent (NQF Level 4).
• 1–2 years experience in warehousing/distribution.
• Diploma in Logistics/Supply Chain Management is an advantage.
• Experience with Microsoft Office is expected; Business Central is an advantage.
• Computer literate with proficiency in standard packages.
• Willing to work overtime, shifts and weekends when required.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Warehouse & Distribution Manager.
• Document control: compile, edit, file and capture documents accurately.
• Ensure credits are processed accurately per SOP.
• Handle other duties as required by management.
• Submit all reports on time.
• Print pick slips per route.
• Invoice customers.
• Prepare parcels for mailing.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Numerical skills

Communication skills

Accuracy and attention to detail

Reporting skills

Planning skills

Team player

Self-motivated

Able to work under pressure

Education

Grade 12 / NQF Level 4

Diploma in Logistics/Supply Chain Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Business Central

Job description

Introduction to the VKB Group

The VKB Group is an agricultural company, providing support to farmers and producing straight-from-the farm-foods for consumers. Apart from the various consumer brands, the VKB Group is also represented by its regional brands: VKB, GWK and NTK. Our roots are firmly planted in agriculture with farming at our core, continuously growing and evolving throughout the years.

Starting with providing everything needed on the farm to produce food, we now also operate in all areas of the food supply chain: processing, logistics, and national and global market channels.

This "house of brands" we've established with the support of our farmer shareholders is the foundation for building the agribusiness of the future.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsible for performing all clerical tasks related to Dispatch/ Warehousing administration activities, as well as the capturing of all dispatch information onto the required reports in alignment with predefined work objectives (as per agreed standard operating procedures).

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12 / NQF Level 4 Equivalent.
  
• At least 1-2 years' experience in Warehousing/Distribution environment
• Diploma in Logistics/Supply Chain Management will be an advantage
  
• Working knowledge of Business Central will be definite advantage
• Must be Computer literate (Microsoft Package)
• A willingness to work overtime, shifts and weekends when required
  

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Warehouse & Distribution Manager when and where needed.
  
• Document Control - compile, edit, record, file and capture documents accurately and timeously
• Ensure that all credits are processed accurately in terms of the SOP.
• Any other duties as may be required by management.
  
• Ensure all Reports are submitted on time.
  
• Printing of pick slips per route.
• Invoicing of customers.
• Getting parcels ready for the mail car.

SKILLS REQUIRED

• Basic computer skills.
• Good Numerical skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Good reporting skills.
• Good planning skills.
• Team player.
• Be self-motivated, enthusiastic and trustworthy.
• Able to work under pressure.
  

OTHER INFORMATION

• The company can expire jobs at any time at their own discretion.
• VKB Group and/or its subsidiary companies will use any personal data collected through the job opportunities section of this website for recruitment purposes only and, should your application be successful, for purposes connected with your employment.
• VKB Group is an equal opportunity employer. VKB Group's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to VKB Group's Employment Equity & Transformation Strategy. VKB Group actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities