Remote Operations Apprentice - Logistics & Route Planning

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 45,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid apprenticeship

Mentorship from logistics/operations•

Job summary

Placements24 is offering a Junior Operations Assistant Apprenticeship in a fast-paced logistics environment. You will support the operations team with inventory, dispatch coordination, route planning, and data entry from a remote setup with occasional site visits to East London.

Join a structured training program with mentorship from experienced managers and hands-on exposure to daily logistics operations. Potential for full-time employment on successful completion of the program.

Qualifications

• Completed secondary education.
• Background in Logistics, Supply Chain, or Business Administration is advantageous.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Proactive and able to work remotely.

Responsibilities

• Assist in inventory management and stocktaking.
• Coordinate with drivers and dispatch teams for efficient delivery scheduling.
• Support in planning optimal delivery routes.
• Perform data entry and maintain records accurately.
• Monitor performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Communicate with internal departments and external partners.
• Resolve operational issues and customer inquiries.
• Ensure compliance with safety and procedures.
• Learn and use logistics and operations software.

Skills

Excel

Organizational skills

Communication

Remote work

Education

Secondary education

Logistics/Business Admin background (adv)

Tools

Logistics software

Job description

Placements24 is offering a Junior Operations Assistant Apprenticeship in a fast-paced logistics environment. You will support the operations team with inventory, dispatch coordination, route planning, and data entry from a remote setup with occasional site visits to East London.

Join a structured training program with mentorship from experienced managers and hands-on exposure to daily logistics operations. Potential for full-time employment on successful completion of the program.