Job Title: Logistics AssistantIndustry: Hospitality (Hotels / Lodges / Game Reserves)Location: South Africa Job PurposeTo support the smooth and efficient coordination of all logistics, stock control, procurement deliveries, and supply chain operations within the establishment. The Logistics Assistant ensures that all departments receive the correct goods on time while maintaining accurate records and stock levels. Key Responsibilities Stock Control & InventoryAssist with receiving, checking, and recording all incoming goods and suppliesEnsure stock is stored correctly according to health and safety standardsConduct regular stock counts and report discrepanciesMaintain accurate inventory records (manual or system-based)Monitor minimum and maximum stock levels Receiving & DispatchVerify deliveries against purchase orders and invoicesInspect goods for quality, quantity, and damagesCoordinate internal distribution of stock to departments (kitchen, housekeeping, maintenance, bar, etc.)Assist with dispatching goods between properties if applicable Procurement SupportWork closely with procurement and finance teamsFollow up on outstanding orders and deliveriesAssist with sourcing quotes where requiredMaintain supplier documentation and records Logistics CoordinationAssist in scheduling deliveries and collectionsLiaise with suppliers and transport providersEnsure timely movement of goods between stores and operational areasSupport logistics planning for events, functions, or peak seasons Administration & ReportingCapture delivery notes and invoices on the systemMaintain filing systems for all logistics documentationPrepare basic reports on stock usage and deliveriesEnsure compliance with company policies and audit requirements Health, Safety & HygieneEnsure all storage areas comply with food safety and hygiene standards (especially in F&B environments)Follow Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) regulationsMaintain clean, organized, and secure storage areas Minimum Requirem...

Job Title: Logistics Assistant
Industry: Hospitality (Hotels / Lodges / Game Reserves)
Location: South Africa
 
Job Purpose
To support the smooth and efficient coordination of all logistics, stock control, procurement deliveries, and supply chain operations within the establishment. The Logistics Assistant ensures that all departments receive the correct goods on time while maintaining accurate records and stock levels.
 
Key Responsibilities

1. Stock Control & Inventory
Assist with receiving, checking, and recording all incoming goods and supplies
Ensure stock is stored correctly according to health and safety standards
Conduct regular stock counts and report discrepancies
Maintain accurate inventory records (manual or system-based)
Monitor minimum and maximum stock levels

1. Receiving & Dispatch
Verify deliveries against purchase orders and invoices
Inspect goods for quality, quantity, and damages
Coordinate internal distribution of stock to departments (kitchen, housekeeping, maintenance, bar, etc.)
Assist with dispatching goods between properties if applicable

1. Procurement Support
Work closely with procurement and finance teams
Follow up on outstanding orders and deliveries
Assist with sourcing quotes where required
Maintain supplier documentation and records

1. Logistics Coordination
Assist in scheduling deliveries and collections
Liaise with suppliers and transport providers
Ensure timely movement of goods between stores and operational areas
Support logistics planning for events, functions, or peak seasons

1. Administration & Reporting
Capture delivery notes and invoices on the system
Maintain filing systems for all logistics documentation
Prepare basic reports on stock usage and deliveries
Ensure compliance with company policies and audit requirements

1. Health, Safety & Hygiene
Ensure all storage areas comply with food safety and hygiene standards (especially in F&B environments)
Follow Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) regulations
Maintain clean, organized, and secure storage areas
 
Minimum Requirements
Education
Grade 12 (Matric)
Certificate or Diploma in Logistics, Supply Chain, or Hospitality Management (advantageous)
Experience
1–3 years’ experience in a logistics, stores, or stock control role
Experience in hospitality environment (hotel/lodge) preferred
 
Key Skills & Competencies
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Good organizational and time management skills
Basic computer literacy (MS Excel, stock systems)
Good communication and teamwork skills
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Physically fit (lifting and moving stock when required)
Honest, reliable, and trustworthy