SUMMARY:
Temporary VNA Novice required for a busy distribution centre in Philippi Industrial Area. Candidates must have relevant VNA training/certification and be comfortable working in a warehouse environment.
POSITION INFO:
Job Title: Temporary VNA Novice
Alternative Titles: VNA Operator / Novice VNA Operator / Warehouse Equipment Operator
Location: Philippi Industrial Area, Cape Town
Province: Western Cape
Department: Distribution Centre / Warehouse
Employment Type: Temporary / Contract
Industry: Warehousing / Distribution / Retail Logistics
Temporary VNA Novice required for a busy distribution centre in Philippi Industrial Area. Candidates must have relevant VNA training/certification and be comfortable working in a warehouse environment.
We are seeking a reliable and safety-conscious VNA Novice to provide temporary support within a fast-paced distribution centre.
The successful candidate will assist with stock movement, pallet placement and retrieval, replenishment and general warehouse operations while operating VNA equipment in accordance with training and site procedures.
This opportunity is suitable for candidates who have completed relevant VNA training and are looking to build practical warehouse experience.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Operate VNA equipment safely and responsibly.
- Move stock between warehouse locations.
- Retrieve and place pallets in designated racking locations.
- Assist with replenishment of picking areas.
- Support receiving, storage and dispatch activities.
- Ensure stock is placed in the correct locations.
- Check pallets and stock for visible damage.
- Complete basic pre-use equipment inspections.
- Report equipment faults or safety concerns immediately.
- Assist with stock counts and inventory checks.
- Follow instructions from Team Leaders and Supervisors.
- Maintain safe operating practices in narrow aisle areas.
- Follow warehouse procedures and Health & Safety requirements.
- Maintain a clean and organised work area.
- Assist with general warehouse duties when required.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Relevant VNA training / certification.
- Novice-level VNA candidates will be considered.
- Previous warehouse or distribution centre exposure advantageous.
- Strong awareness of warehouse safety.
- Comfortable operating warehouse equipment.
- Good attention to detail.
- Able to follow instructions accurately.
- Reliable and punctual.
- Physically fit.
- Comfortable working at height where required.
- Able to work in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
- Must be able to work in Philippi Industrial Area.
- Must be available for temporary assignments.
- Must be available at short notice.
COMPETENCIES
VNA Operation, Warehouse Operations, Stock Movement, Pallet Handling, Stock Replenishment, Racking, Inventory, Warehouse Safety, Receiving, Dispatch, Distribution Centre, Attention to Detail, Reliability, Teamwork, Safety Awareness.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
