Company: FlySafair
Position: Warehouse General Assistant
Reference Number: Temp Warehouse General Assistant
Location: Gauteng
Employment Type: Temporary / Short-Term
Work Level: Junior
Salary: Market Related
Closing Date: 21 August 2026
Job Overview
FlySafair is inviting applications for a Warehouse General Assistant position in Gauteng. This is a temporary, junior-level opportunity suited to candidates who are physically fit, dependable and interested in gaining or further developing experience in a warehouse, logistics, stock-handling or stores environment.
The successful candidate will provide general support to the warehouse, inventory and dispatch teams. The role involves assisting with the movement, sorting, verification, storage and organisation of stock while ensuring that warehouse procedures and safety requirements are followed at all times.
Candidates applying for this position should be comfortable working in a hands-on environment and must be able to safely handle items weighing approximately 20 to 25 kg without assistance.
Key Responsibilities
The appointed Warehouse General Assistant will support various warehouse operations and may be responsible for the following:
- Assisting receiving personnel with processing stock that has been identified as Do Not Use (DNU).
- Sorting and separating stock according to instructions to ensure that different items are correctly identified and organised.
- Helping verify physical stock quantities against relevant records and documentation.
- Assisting with the preparation and matching of Certificates of Conformance (C of C) to the appropriate parts.
- Separating items where the required certificate is missing and referring these cases to the responsible team member.
- Handling stock carefully to minimise the risk of damage, loss, incorrect allocation or misplacement.
- Supporting the Dispatch team with organising and cleaning the mezzanine and other assigned warehouse areas.
- Moving stock around the warehouse as required and ensuring that items are kept in the correct locations.
- Assisting the Inventory team with physical stock movements.
- Packing items and placing them correctly on racks or in designated storage areas.
- Sorting and arranging stock to assist with efficient inventory control.
- Reporting damaged goods, visible discrepancies and incorrectly stored items to the appropriate employee.
- Maintaining cleanliness and good housekeeping within allocated work areas.
- Following established warehouse, safety, stock-control and handling procedures.
- Using warehouse equipment responsibly and only as instructed.
- Carrying out additional reasonable duties related to warehouse operations when required.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants should meet the following requirements:
- Grade 12 or an equivalent qualification is essential.
- Previous exposure to a warehouse, stores, logistics or stock-handling environment will be an advantage.
- Applicants must be physically capable of safely lifting and handling items weighing between 20 and 25 kg without assistance.
- Must be willing to work weekends when operational requirements call for it.
- Reliable transport is required.
Previous warehouse experience is beneficial, but candidates who meet the essential requirements and demonstrate a strong work ethic may also find this opportunity suitable.
Personal Attributes
FlySafair is looking for individuals who can contribute positively to a busy working environment. The ideal candidate should be:
- Professional and responsible.
- Comfortable working as part of a team.
- Capable of working independently when required.
- Honest and committed to maintaining high standards of integrity.
- Proactive and willing to take initiative.
- Careful when handling company stock and equipment.
- Safety-conscious and able to follow instructions.
Important Application Information
Applications for this vacancy must be submitted through the official FlySafair recruitment process. The company has stated that applications sent by email will not be accepted.
Preference may be given to candidates from under-represented designated groups.
Applicants should also take note that FlySafair reserves the right to withdraw the vacancy or decide not to proceed with an appointment. The final selection will be based on the company’s operational requirements.
If you do not receive feedback within two weeks after the closing date, you should regard your application as unsuccessful.
How to Apply
Interested candidates who meet the requirements should submit their application through the official FlySafair careers platform before the closing date.
Closing Date: 21 August 2026
This is a temporary, short-term position, making it an opportunity for candidates looking to gain practical warehouse experience within an established aviation company. If you meet the Grade 12 requirement, have reliable transport and are physically capable of performing the duties safely, consider applying before the deadline.
Note: Always verify the vacancy and application instructions on the official FlySafair recruitment platform before submitting personal information.