Receiving and Despatch Clerk

Our client in the printing industry is seeking an experienced Dispatch and Receiving Clerk in Bloemfontein to manage stock control, procurement, dispatch, and receiving functions within a fast-paced printing environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring accurate stock management, timely dispatch, and effective coordination with suppliers, customers, and internal departments.

Minimum Requirements:

• Matric (Grade 12)
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in stock control
• Computer proficient (Microsoft Office)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Afrikaans
• Printing industry experience will be advantageous
• Valid driver’s license
• Willingness to be available before and after hours when required

Skills Required:

• Strong customer service and negotiation skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to make decisions in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail with consistent focus on tasks
• Ability to work well within a team
• Ability to perform under pressure

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Arrange clearance and collection of all stock and jobs
• Oversee scheduling, staging, tracking, and reporting of daily dispatch activities (OTD list)
• Interface with customers and internal departments regarding job status and deliveries
• Procure stock for all entities and ensure accuracy of orders received
• Issue and process purchase orders daily for all stock ordered by SA Print Group
• Cancel double scan sheets and ensure scanning systems are kept up to date
• Maintain accurate records of goods received and dispatched
• Implement and manage a comprehensive stock control system, including weekly stock reconciliation
• Apply consistent stock control procedures internally and within dispatch and receiving
• Maintain acceptable stock levels at all times
• Arrange internal distribution of goods and manage client-supplied materials
• Arrange external couriers, waybills, and transport for specific jobs
• Organize dispatch of completed jobs with correct documentation and job cards
• Collate purchase orders and requisitions with ordered materials and supplies
• Obtain and negotiate supplier pricing to update SA Print Group pricing
• Control and manage maintenance of fleet vehicles and forklifts
• Arrange and monitor all production-oriented outsourcing to suppliers
• Monitor production activities within SA Print Group
• Assist with client queries and job tracking
• Manage the driver and storeroom assistant
• Review inventories, orders, and deliveries
• Manage ordering and administration of all imported goods and machinery, including liaising with Nedbank on import payments and required documentation

Remuneration:

• R13 000 - R22 000 Cost to company, depending on experience
• Pension fund contribution after 12 months
• Company cellphone and laptop will be provided

Working hours:

• Monday to Friday: 08h00 to 17h00

MPORTANT:

• Applications close 2 February 2026
• If you did not receive feedback within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful
• Only applications submitted via the Ditto Jobs platform will be considered
• Only candidates who meet all our client's minimum requirements will be contacted