Logistics Operations Assistant - Entry-Level with Training

Placements24; East London; On-site; ZAR 134,000 - 201,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Full-time role

Medical aid

Paid leave

Career progression

Job summary

Placements24 in East London seeks an organized Logistics Clerk to support daily operations, coordinating shipments and maintaining accurate records to enable smooth transport.

You will work with the logistics team to track shipments, prepare bills of lading and delivery orders, and communicate with carriers and internal departments. A high school diploma and MS Office proficiency are required; logistics coursework is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Some college coursework in logistics or business is a plus.
• Previous admin/clerical experience, preferably in logistics or warehousing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Able to learn new systems quickly.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate incoming and outgoing shipments.
• Prepare and process logistics documents (bills of lading, delivery orders).
• Track shipments and update status in the system.
• Communicate with carriers, customers, and internal teams.
• Maintain organized filing systems for logistics docs.
• Assist the logistics team with admin tasks.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

High school diploma

College coursework in logistics or business

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Placements24 in East London seeks an organized Logistics Clerk to support daily operations, coordinating shipments and maintaining accurate records to enable smooth transport.

You will work with the logistics team to track shipments, prepare bills of lading and delivery orders, and communicate with carriers and internal departments. A high school diploma and MS Office proficiency are required; logistics coursework is a plus.