Despatch Clerk for Building Materials Manufacturer in Carletonville
CK Africa Talent · Carletonville, Gauteng
Overview
CK Africa Talent is hiring an experienced Despatch Clerk for a building materials manufacturer in Carletonville. If you have at least 3 years in despatch, stock control and data capturing, and you are organised with a sharp eye for detail, this permanent role offers stable work in a busy manufacturing environment. You will handle loading documents, stock records and customer queries, making sure products go out correctly and on time.
About the role
This is a hands on despatch role within an established building materials manufacturing company in Carletonville, Driefontein. You will be the person making sure the right products leave the yard in the right quantity and condition, every time.
What the day to day looks like:
- Checking that the correct quality and quantity of products are despatched to customers.
- Verifying and controlling loading slips and despatch documentation before vehicles leave.
- Capturing and maintaining accurate stock and despatch records on an ongoing basis.
- Assisting with stock receiving and general inventory control.
- Liaising with customers, drivers and internal departments about deliveries and any issues that come up.
- Attending to customer queries and resolving despatch discrepancies quickly and professionally.
- Keeping administrative records and reports up to date and in line with company procedures.
You will work in a fast paced manufacturing environment where accuracy and teamwork matter. Reliable transport to the Carletonville Driefontein area is essential because this is an on site role.
Requirements
- Matric Certificate is essential.
- Minimum 3 years experience in despatch, sales and stock receiving.
- Minimum 3 years experience in data capturing and customer relations.
- Good written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Strong administrative, numerical and organisational skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast paced manufacturing environment.
- Reliable transport to the Carletonville Driefontein area.
- Advantageous: previous despatch experience in a manufacturing or building materials environment.
- Advantageous: experience working with stock control and despatch systems.
Responsibilities
- Ensure the correct quality and quantity of products are despatched to customers.
- Verify and control loading slips and despatch documentation.
- Accurately capture and maintain stock and despatch records.
- Assist with stock receiving and inventory control.
- Liaise with customers, drivers and internal departments regarding deliveries.
- Attend to customer queries and resolve despatch discrepancies.
- Ensure compliance with company procedures and operational requirements.
- Maintain accurate administrative records and reporting.
Job details
- Organisation
- CK Africa Talent
- Location
- Carletonville, Gauteng
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Mid (3+ years)
- Education
- Matric
- Category
- Logistics & Supply Chain
- Application Method
- Apply online
Success Guide
For this despatch clerk role, your CV should highlight the practical side of your experience: how many years you have worked with despatch notes, loading slips and stock records, and the types of systems you have used. Since the company is in building materials, mention any manufacturing or warehouse background you have, even if it was in a different product line.
When you prepare for an interview, be ready to talk through a time you caught a mistake in a loading document or resolved a delivery discrepancy. They will want to see that you are calm under pressure and that you communicate clearly with drivers and customers. Also make sure your matric certificate is ready to attach, and confirm that you have reliable transport to Carletonville Driefontein before you apply.
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