Warehouse Assistant Jobs at The Courier Guy offer an excellent opportunity for individuals who are interested in logistics, warehouse operations, and the courier industry. These positions are ideal for candidates who can work accurately in a fast-paced environment, pay close attention to detail, and enjoy working as part of a team. Successful candidates for the Warehouse Assistant Jobs will be responsible for sorting and scanning parcels, preparing freight for dispatch, maintaining warehouse standards, and supporting efficient day-to-day warehouse operations.
Position Details
- Company: The Courier Guy
- Job Title: Warehouse Assistant
- Employment Type: Permanent
- Industry: Logistics and Supply Chain
- Job Function: Distribution
- Workplace Type: On-site
- Location: CBD, Cape Town, Western Cape
- Experience Level: Entry Level
- Salary: Market Related
- Closing Date: 20 July 2026
Minimum Requirements
Applicants for the Warehouse Assistant Jobs should have:
- National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) or equivalent
- Experience in a warehouse, logistics, or courier environment will be advantageous
- Basic parcel handling or warehouse operations experience preferred
- Understanding of warehouse processes and logistics workflows
- Basic computer literacy
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Good verbal communication skills
- Problem-solving abilities
- Ability to work in a physically demanding environment
- Ability to work effectively under pressure
Skills Required
Successful candidates for the Warehouse Assistant Jobs should demonstrate:
- Warehouse operations skills
- Parcel handling skills
- Freight sorting skills
- Computer literacy
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Teamwork
- Communication skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Organisational skills
- Adaptability
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Key Duties And Responsibilities
Successful candidates will:
- Scan, sort, and process parcels accurately
- Apply correct destination details and tracking information
- Operate warehouse equipment such as SWAD machines where required
- Record parcel weights and dimensions accurately
- Verify inbound freight against manifests
- Prepare outbound freight for dispatch
- Maintain a clean, organised, and safe warehouse environment
- Sort parcels according to delivery routes and destinations
- Redirect incorrectly routed parcels
- Conduct floor checks and report discrepancies
- Follow company procedures and safety regulations
- Report damaged or irregular freight
- Support customer service by ensuring timely parcel processing
- Work closely with supervisors and team members
- Identify opportunities to improve warehouse efficiency
- Maintain high productivity and accuracy standards
Why Apply
Joining The Courier Guy offers you the opportunity to:
- Build a career in the logistics and courier industry
- Gain valuable warehouse operations experience
- Work for one of South Africa’s leading courier companies
- Develop parcel handling and distribution skills
- Work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
- Grow your operational and logistics knowledge
- Access future career development opportunities
Important Information
- Closing Date: 20 July 2026
- Position is based in CBD, Cape Town, Western Cape
- Warehouse experience is advantageous but not essential
- Applicants must be able to perform physically demanding duties
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.