Receiving Assistant

Company: H Systems (Pty) Ltd.

Location: Cape Town, Western Cape

Job type: Permanent, Junior Level

Salary: Market related

Open until filled.

Job Purpose

The primary purpose of this role is to assist with the effective and timely receiving of goods in accordance with H Systems’ company requirements.

Key Performance Areas

• Receiving control
• Administration
• Warehouse assistance
• SHEQ Integrated Management System control

Main Responsibilities

Receiving Control

• Ensure all deliveries are received, checked, and confirmed correctly and on time.
• Receive stock delivered by suppliers or returned from customers.
• Check containers for correct quantity and quality, ensuring they meet company standards.
• Verify that stock colours match company specifications.
• Unload goods into the receiving area.
• Count and inspect unloaded goods.
• Report any damaged or incomplete stock immediately to the Receiving Controller.
• Ensure all stock is correctly binned, neatly located, and displayed.
• Maintain tidy bins with clear numbers and labels.
• Adhere to stacking and storage requirements at all times.

Administration

• Maintain accurate receiving records and paperwork.
• Complete all documentation promptly and correctly.

Warehouse Assistance

• Support other warehouse positions when required, ensuring operational continuity.
• Perform regular cleaning tasks to maintain a clean, tidy, and sanitary warehouse environment (sweeping floors, dusting surfaces, removing debris).

SHEQ Integrated Management System Control

• Adhere to the OHS Act and company health and safety policies.
• Take reasonable care of personal health and safety and that of others.
• Cooperate with the employer to comply with prescribed duties and safety procedures.
• Obey all health and safety rules, policies, and procedures.
• Report unsafe situations, incidents, or deviations promptly to the Warehouse Supervisor.
• Ensure packaged goods meet company standards and are correctly labelled.
• Participate in Integrated Management System activities as required.
• Identify and report opportunities for improvement, non‑conformances, and incidents within the area of responsibility.
• Consistently maintain a high level of customer service standards.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent education.

Experience

• 1 year of experience in a similar receiving position.
• 2 years of experience in an operations or warehouse environment.

Knowledge Requirements

• Practical knowledge of best practices in receiving processes.
• Understanding of ISO Standard requirements relevant to the role.

Skill Requirements

• Basic computer literacy, including proficiency in MS Excel and SAGE Evolution or similar ERP systems.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, work under deadlines, and meet receiving targets while maintaining accuracy.

How to Apply

Please apply via our recruiting portal.

To apply, visit hsystems.mcidirecthire.com.