WAREHOUSE ASSISTANT – COCA-COLA BEVERAGES SOUTH AFRICA
Company: Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA)
Job Title: Warehouse Assistant
Department: Cold Drinks Equipment (CDE)
Location: Premier Place, KwaZulu-Natal
Job Type: Permanent
Reference Number: CCB261013-11
Closing Date: 20 October 2026
JOB OVERVIEW
Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) is inviting suitably qualified and experienced candidates to apply for the position of Warehouse Assistant within its Cold Drinks Equipment (CDE) department. The successful candidate will be based at Premier Place, KwaZulu-Natal.
CCBSA is one of the world’s largest authorised Coca-Cola bottlers by revenue and a major contributor to the distribution of Coca-Cola beverages across Africa. The company operates in multiple African countries and serves a large customer base through its extensive distribution network.
This permanent employment opportunity is suitable for candidates with warehouse operations experience, inventory management knowledge and skills in equipment handling, dispatch and logistics coordination.
KEY PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
The purpose of this role is to provide operational and administrative support for cooler equipment movements within the Cold Drinks Equipment department. The successful candidate will help ensure that cooler equipment is safely handled, accurately recorded, properly stored and available for dispatch according to company policies, procedures and operational requirements.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Warehouse Operations and Equipment Handling
- Safely load and offload cooler equipment according to operational schedules, loading plans and company safety standards.
- Prepare, stage, relocate and organise cooler equipment for dispatch, storage and refurbishment activities.
- Operate authorised material-handling equipment, including forklifts and shunt trucks, where appropriately licensed.
- Move cooler equipment and trailers between designated loading, storage and refurbishment areas.
- Ensure that cooler equipment is available for dispatch according to operational priorities.
- Support efficient warehouse and yard operations.
2. Inventory and Asset Management
- Record and track cooler movements between warehouses, customer sites and refurbishment centres.
- Scan cooler equipment using approved systems and update inventory records accurately.
- Investigate inventory discrepancies and assist with resolving stock-related issues.
- Maintain accurate asset records and ensure that cooler equipment can be traced throughout the distribution process.
- Conduct monthly cooler asset verification and stock reconciliation.
- Report unresolved stock differences and other inventory concerns to the relevant supervisor.
3. Dispatch and Logistics Coordination
- Prepare driver packs containing the necessary dispatch documentation.
- Coordinate cooler staging and loading sequences to improve dispatch efficiency.
- Work with warehouse employees, drivers and refurbishment teams to ensure the timely movement of equipment.
- Help minimise vehicle turnaround times and operational delays.
- Ensure that dispatch activities follow company procedures and documentation requirements.
4. Safety, Compliance and Housekeeping
- Maintain a clean, safe and organised warehouse environment.
- Follow Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) legislation and company safety procedures.
- Conduct routine inspections of equipment and work areas.
- Identify and report damaged equipment, unsafe conditions and potential hazards.
- Follow safe operating procedures when handling cooler equipment and using warehouse machinery.
- Promote accountability, safety awareness and continuous improvement.
5. Operational Excellence
- Identify damaged, missing or non-compliant cooler equipment and report issues promptly.
- Maintain accuracy when handling inventory and updating asset records.
- Meet operational targets while maintaining productivity and service standards.
- Support the team in reducing equipment losses, preventing delays and improving warehouse performance.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Matric certificate.
- Valid forklift licence.
- Valid Code 14 driver’s licence.
- Two to three years of warehouse operations experience.
- Experience operating warehouse equipment, including forklifts.
- Experience with inventory management and scanning systems.
- Experience in dispatch and logistics coordination.
- Own transport is essential.
Applicants should ensure that their licences are valid and that they meet the experience requirements before submitting an application.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
Suitable candidates should demonstrate the following skills:
- Good knowledge of warehouse operations, inventory control and logistics processes.
- Ability to operate forklifts, handheld scanners and warehouse management systems (WMS).
- Strong attention to detail when recording stock movements and maintaining asset records.
- Understanding of receiving, dispatch and asset movement procedures.
- Knowledge of workplace health, safety and compliance requirements.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to prioritise tasks and work under pressure.
- Ability to meet operational deadlines and maintain productivity.
- Reliability, accountability and a commitment to continuous improvement.
EMPLOYMENT TYPE
This is a permanent position within Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa’s Cold Drinks Equipment department.
Job Title: Warehouse Assistant
Location: Premier Place, KwaZulu-Natal
Reference Number: CCB261013-11
Closing Date: 20 October 2026
Make sure your CV highlights your relevant warehouse experience, forklift operation, inventory control, dispatch coordination and valid driving licences. Submit your application before the closing date.
Please share this opportunity with anyone who meets the requirements and is looking for permanent warehouse employment in KwaZulu-Natal.