## Gijima Holdings Pty Ltd: Youth Development Program
### Job Description
Gijima Holdings Pty Ltd is seeking motivated individuals for its Youth Development Program in the logistics sector. This opportunity is designed for candidates who meet the following criteria:
#### Eligibility Criteria:
– Candidates must have completed a 3-year tertiary qualification in Logistics (i.e., Diploma in Logistics/Stock Control/Store Keeping/Warehouse Management).
– A valid driver’s license will be an advantage.
– Candidates must be computer literate and proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, email, and internet usage.
– No criminal record.
– Candidates must currently be unemployed.
– Candidates must not be participating in another learnership or internship program.
– Candidates must not be enrolled with any other tertiary institution.
– Candidates must reside in Newcastle (relocation is NOT an option).
– Candidates must be under the age of 35 as of 31 August 2025.
– Candidates must be South African Citizens – African, Coloured, and Indian.
#### Competencies/Skills Required:
– Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
– Ability to cope with pressure and deadlines in a fast-moving environment.
– Meticulous with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
– Good administration skills (data capturing, filing, customer queries, record keeping).
– Ability to work in a team, with a willingness to put in extra effort and time when the team is under pressure.
#### Responsibilities:
– **Inventory Management:** Conduct regular stock takes. Maintain accurate records of backup and consignment stock. Manage the repair cycle of inventory. Ensure warranty parts are returned to OEM within the required timeframe.
– **Material and Distribution Planning:** Plan material requirements (MRP). Oversee the distribution and delivery of stock to internal and external clients. Route quotes for appropriate authority for approval. Track SAP open requests through to completion and closure.
– **Cost and Efficiency Optimisation:** Reduce operational expenses.
– **Reporting and Communication:** Generate general and comparative stock reports. Send accurate communication, including ETAs, escalations, and risk notifications.
– **Relationship Management:** Build and maintain effective relationships with vendors and all stakeholders.
– **General Warehouse Keeping:** Comply with set policies, processes, and contractual agreements. Ensure that the neatness and general tidiness of warehouse(s) and store(s) are maintained continuously. Ensure that all backup equipment is stored, packaged, and handled according to the current National Logistics Standard and relevant policy. Continually ensure that all health and safety requirements within the warehouse or store environment are not only met but also adhered to.