Warehouse Assistant (Inbound)

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Job summary

A program created by Signa Opportunity is seeking unemployed youth for a warehouse role under the Youth Employment Service initiative. Candidates will handle shipping logistics, inventory management, and maintain safety protocols, while also fostering their professional skills within supply chain operations.

Qualifications

• South African unemployed youth aged 18-34, not previously on YES programme.
• Previous admin or work experience would be advantageous.
• Must be reliable, punctual, and medically fit.

Responsibilities

• Received and verified incoming shipments and checked against purchase orders.
• Logged inventory and prepared customer orders for shipment.
• Maintained a clean and safe work environment.

Skills

Communication

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Administrative Skills

Education

Diploma in Supply Chain Management or Logistics

Tools

MS Office

SAP

Job description

Recruiter:

Signa Opportunity

Job Ref:

JHB000620/Moshi

Date posted:

Tuesday, May 6, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:

Signa Opportunity is recruiting unemployed youth for quality workplace experience through the Youth Employment Service (YES) initiative.

About The YES Initiative

The initiative was launched by the President in 2018 and is a partnership with government and labour department to collectively devise a national plan to build economic pathways for South Africa’s youth by creating workplace opportunities for South African youth over a period of 12 months.

Location: Lanseria

Stipend: R8,000.00

POSITION INFO:

Duties:

• Received and verified incoming shipments by unloading goods and checking them against purchase orders.
• Inspected deliveries for damage or missing items and reported discrepancies promptly.
• Logged inventory accurately, recording both incoming and outgoing stock.
• Organized stock in designated storage locations based on size, weight, and content.
• Maintained inventory levels and assisted with regular cycle counts and stock checks.
• Picked, packed, labeled, and prepared customer orders for shipment.
• Processed and recorded customer returns accurately.
• Operated warehouse equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks safely and efficiently.
• Maintained a clean, safe, and organized work environment in line with safety regulations.
• Followed instructions and worked independently to ensure accuracy and efficiency in daily tasks.
  
  

Requirements:

• South African unemployed youth between the ages of 18 and 34.
• Must not have participated on the YES programme before
• Diploma in Supply Chain Management or Logistics
• Previous admin or work experience would be an advantage
• Excellent communication skills
• Proficiency in MS Office (MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Word, etc.)
• Excellent time management skills
• Good administrative skills with special attention to detail
• SAP experience advantageous
• The applicant must be reliable, punctual, and trustworthy
• Must be medically fit
• Applicants must reside in Cosmo City, Diepsloot, Soweto, Tembisa, Randburg, Roodepoort, Krugersdorp and surrounding areas
  
  

Please consider your application unsuccessful when you have not heard from the Signa Opportunity team within two weeks after submitting your application.