x50 DHL South Africa YES4Youth Learnership Opportunities – APPLY NOW
Location: Uitenhage, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Closing Date: Rolling
DHL Supply Chain is the world’s leading contract logistics provider that combines value-added and management services with fulfilment and distribution. DHL Supply Chain is committed to looking after tomorrow & today with DHL Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategy.
DHL is proud of its international reach as it brings together people with a wide range of skills, experiences, cultures, and viewpoints. DHL sees the diversity of DHLemployees as a genuine strength and the company is proud of its supportive work environment where employees are given the tools and training, they need to learn, grow and succeed.
DHL is offering an exciting opportunity for the position of YES4Youth Learner: VW. In this position you will play a crucial role to support DHL vision of becoming a great place to work for all.
Role Outline
To provide unemployed youth with an opportunity to gain valuable workplace experience within a supply chain environment while developing practical skills, knowledge, and employability. The successful candidate will be expected to perform allocated operational tasks, follow company procedures and safety standards, and contribute positively to the team while gaining exposure to industry best practices.
Key Accountabilities
- Learn and develop a clear understanding of client requirements and service expectations
- Build the knowledge and experience required to ensure the correct use of equipment and promptly report any defects or malfunctions
- Report and record any non-conformances relating to customer merchandise in accordance with company procedures
- Work within operational areas as determined by management and business requirements
- Adhere to established operating procedures and safe working practices while carrying out all duties
- Perform loading and offloading activities in accordance with company procedures and safety standards
- Follow instructions and guidance provided by Supervisors and Managers
- Accurately complete all allocated operational and delivery-related tasks
- Maintain high standards of productivity, quality, and attention to detail
- Comply with all company policies, procedures, and health and safety requirements
- Demonstrate a positive attitude, professionalism, and a willingness to learn
- Work effectively as part of a team and contribute to a positive work environment
- Maintain good housekeeping standards within the work area
- Uphold the values, reputation, and integrity of the company at all times
Requirements
DPDHL Core Competencies & Skills
- The incumbent is a Company representative and must at all times conduct themselves accordingly
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to build relationships
- Good team player
- Ability to work under pressure
- Customer service and clear understanding of the client’s requirement and expectations
- Positive work ethic – good written and verbal communication skills
- Admin skills – Desirable
- Good understanding of quality as a key value – Desirable
- Awareness of importance of security – Desirable
- Operational knowledge and understanding of service delivery – Desirable
- Ability to understand and accurately carry out instructions – Desirable
- React to customers in a courteous and professional manner – Desirable
Languages
• English – verbal and written
About DHL South Africa
DHL South Africa is part of DHL Group, a global logistics and courier company that provides express delivery, freight transport, supply-chain management and e-commerce logistics services. In South Africa, DHL helps individuals and businesses send parcels and documents locally and internationally, while also supporting large companies with warehousing, distribution, customs clearance and supply-chain solutions. Its services connect South African businesses to more than 220 countries and territories.
The company operates through several divisions, including DHL Express, DHL Global Forwarding and DHL Supply Chain. DHL Express focuses on fast, door-to-door international courier deliveries, while DHL Global Forwarding handles air, ocean, road and rail freight, as well as customs services. DHL Supply Chain provides outsourced logistics, warehousing and tailored supply-chain solutions for large organisations, including businesses in retail, healthcare, automotive, aerospace and industrial sectors.
DHL has strengthened its presence in South Africa through investment in infrastructure and local operations. In 2022, DHL Global Forwarding opened a new head office and transhipment hub in Johannesburg, valued at EUR 7 million (about R127 million). The facility includes offices and a 10,000-square-metre warehouse, is located near OR Tambo International Airport and uses solar power as part of its sustainability approach.
Career opportunities at DHL South Africa include roles in courier services, warehousing, transport, customs, supply-chain management, customer service, sales, finance, information technology, human resources and operations. The company also offers internships and graduate programmes, including opportunities in operational leadership, operations excellence, finance, IT and human resources. For South Africans interested in logistics, freight, e-commerce and global trade, DHL provides a pathway into one of the world’s largest logistics networks.
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