Warehouse & Driver Assistant

CaterWize; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 134,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

CaterWize is seeking a Warehouse & Driver Assistant in Cape Town to support daily warehouse operations, receive and process stock, and assist with dispatch. The role also backs the Blackheath Distribution Centre and Logistics teams with deliveries and container offloading.

Location: Stikland, Cape Town. 6-month fixed-term contract with set hours Monday to Thursday 08:00–16:30 and Friday 08:00–16:00.

Qualifications

• Experience in warehouse operations and stock handling.
• Ability to pick, pack and prepare orders for dispatch.
• Valid forklift licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Pick and fill orders from stock.
• Pack and prepare orders for dispatch.
• Load and secure orders for delivery.
• Assist customers collecting orders at dispatch.
• Receive and process incoming stock.
• Support stock counts and inventory control.
• Maintain accurate dispatch records.
• Operate warehouse equipment where licensed.

Skills

Stock handling

Picking & packing

Loading & offloading

Forklift operation

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Grade 12 / Matric

Tools

Pallet jacks

Job description

We are looking for a Warehouse & Driver Assistant to assist with daily warehouse operations, receiving and processing incoming stock, picking and packing orders, and assisting with dispatch.

The role also involves supporting our Blackheath Distribution Centre (DC) and Logistics team with deliveries, collections and container offloading as required.

• Location: Stikland, Cape Town
• Contract: 6-Month Fixed-Term Contract
• Schedule: Monday to Thursday (08:00 – 16:30) & Friday (08:00 – 16:00)

Responsibilities:

Warehouse & Stock Operations (Primary)

• Pick and fill orders from stock.
• Pack and prepare orders for dispatch.
• Ensure orders are correctly loaded and secured for delivery.
• Assist customers with collecting orders at dispatch.
• Receive and process incoming stock and materials.
• Assist with stock counts and inventory control.
• Maintain accurate stock and dispatch records.
• Organise and maintain inventory and storage areas.
• Operate warehouse equipment where appropriately licensed and authorised.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised warehouse environment.

Delivery & DC Support (Secondary & Ad Hoc)

• Assist with operations at the Blackheath Distribution Centre (DC) when required.
• Assist with receiving and offloading containers and larger deliveries.
• Support drivers with loading, offloading, deliveries and collections.
• Drive company vehicles when appropriately licensed and authorised.
• Provide additional support to the Warehouse, DC and Logistics teams as operationally required.

Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a warehouse, dispatch or similar operational environment.
• Grade 12 / Matric.
• Experience with stock handling, picking, packing, loading and offloading.
• Valid forklift licence.
• Valid Code 10 driver’s licence.
• Ability to operate warehouse equipment, including forklifts and pallet jacks.
• Willingness to travel between Stikland and Blackheath when required.
• Physically capable of performing warehouse duties, including lifting, loading and offloading.

Advantageous:

• Previous experience as a Driver Assistant or Delivery Assistant.
• Experience within the food service equipment industry.
• Experience with inventory management systems.
• Experience handling containers or larger inbound deliveries.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Planning and organisation.
• Initiative and proactivity.
• Reliability and punctuality.
• Adaptability and multitasking.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to workplace safety.