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Permanent - Despatch Clerk - Collections - Ekurhuleni (East Rand) - South Africa

Unique Personnel (Pty) Ltd

Job Description

Permanent - Despatch Clerk - Collections - Ekurhuleni (East Rand) - South Africa
  • The Despatch Clerk - Couriers are responsible for coordinating and handling the release of customer orders collected directly from the warehouse by courier companies.
  • This role ensures that all outgoing goods are correctly prepared, packed, and documented, and Courier Guy or customer courier collections are handled efficiently and professionally.
Key Responsibilities Collections Coordination
  • Manage the flow of customers couriers and courier guy drivers arriving to collect orders.
  • Verify customer details, order numbers, and collection documentation against bookings made.
  • Ensure correct items are issued to the correct customers, courier or transport provider.
  • Do the bookings for collections on the online booking system as needed.
  • Assist with returns at the returns counter when needed.
  • Retrieve and stage customer orders for collection.
  • Check that orders are complete, correctly packaged, and accurately labelled.
  • Perform final verification against pick slips, invoices, waybills, or delivery notes before releasing goods.
  • Report any discrepancies or shortages to the supervisor immediately.
Documentation & Record Keeping
  • Ensure all required paperwork including waybills are completed, signed, and routed appropriately and timeously.
  • Assist with queries in this department as required.
Customer Service
  • Assist couriers and other drivers in a professional and courteous manner.
  • Provide accurate information regarding collection times, procedures, or order status.
  • Escalate customer concerns or delays to the supervisor / manager when required.
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and organised courier dispatch area.
  • Use all equipment (pallet jacks, trolleys, etc.) correctly and safely. If you see any damage to any of our equipment it is your responsibility to report it immediately.
General Support
  • Assist all your colleagues and other departments when required.
  • Perform any ad hoc duties as assigned by your supervisors or Managers.
Minimum Requirements
  • Grade 12 / Matric (preferred).
  • 1-2 years' experience in dispatch, warehouse operations, or similar role.
  • Ability to work under pressure and handle high volumes of collections.
  • Basic computer literacy.
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Physically fit and able to handle manual labor.
  • Experience using pallet jacks or forklifts (a forklift license is an advantage).
  • Good communication and customer service skills.
  • Knowledge of warehouse processes and documentation
Skills & Competencies
  • Time management and organisational skills
  • Good communication and teamwork skills.
  • Accuracy and attention to detail
  • Reliable, punctual, and disciplined.
  • Problem-solving ability
  • Professional customer interaction

About This Role

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Salary Benchmark
$47,440/year
Source: O*NET (USD)
Job Outlook
This career will have large numbers of openings.
Key Skills for This Role
Mathematics Active Listening Critical Thinking Reading Comprehension Speaking
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