Distribution Centre Assistant                                               

Jonathan Ball Publishers has 2 opportunities available for DC Assistants. This role is ideal for organised, motivated, and reliable individuals who are eager to contribute to the efficient running of warehouse operations. The successful candidate will be based in Denver, Johannesburg.

Key Responsibilities:

• You will be required to work throughout the Warehouse sections which are Receiving, Picking,
• Stock Control/Inventory Management, Dispatch, Returns and Replenishment.
• Duties will include to Receive, pick, control inventory, replenish and or dispatch items for orders
• and quality check content against order documentation for quantity correctness as well as quality
• Compare reference numbers and report errors in logbook and provide feedback to supervisor.
• Prepare packages for shrink wrapping where required and ensure breakable items are correctly
• Use the correct size of packaging material based on the size and contents of the package.
• Place label correctly on the outside of packaging.
• Identify and report any incorrect picking mistakes and or packaging of parcels.
• Clean and conduct basic maintenance of machinery used in packing, replenishing packing
• materials as required and alerting supervisor to any problems with machinery.
• Comply with health and safety requirements.
• Maintain a clean workstation.
• Assist colleagues with workload when required or work in other sections as and when required.
• Participate in stock-takes and ensure that you contribute towards stock accuracy through cycle
• Ensure that orders allocated onto your scanner are fully picked and packed properly according to
• Forklift driving when applicable.
• Achieve daily, weekly monthly targets as set out on KPI’s.

Required Skills, Qualifications and Competencies:

• Matric Certificate
• 1-2 years’ experience in warehousing stores environment
• A forklift driving license is an advantage
• Must be able to work overtime if needed
• Skills and competencies
• Attention to detail
• Efficient and deadline driven
• Able to work under pressure
• Team player
• Physically fit and able to lift heavy packages repeatedly

Those who meet the requirements of the post and are interested in applying for this position may apply on the Media24 career portal by clicking on the following link >  https://media24.simplify.hr/vacancy/tpynrh

                                CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 15 APRIL 2026

 We reserve the right not to fill this position at this time should a suitable candidate not be found.

Given our employment equity guidelines, preference will be given to suitable candidates from the designated groups.