Anglo American invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for their Warehouse Assistant (FTE 6 Months) Vacancies. The closing date for applications is 04 February 2026. If you are someone who enjoys working in a structured environment, handling stock, and being part of a team that keeps operations running smoothly, then this could be a great opportunity for you.
This job is based under Kumba Iron Ore, one of the biggest and most respected mining operations in South Africa. Working for a company like Anglo American doesn’t only look good on your CV — it can also open doors for future opportunities in logistics, supply chain, warehousing, and mining support services.
Anglo American has a short-term contract position available for a Warehouse Assistant (FTE 6 Months). The goal of this role is to support warehouse operations by helping with stock receiving, binning, storage, picking, deliveries, and moving goods within the operation.
This is the kind of job that requires someone who is:
Anglo American is a global mining leader, known for strong workplace standards, safety rules, and professional operations. Their goal is to “re-imagine mining to improve people’s lives,” which means they aim to do mining in a smarter, safer, and more responsible way.
Kumba Iron Ore is part of Anglo American and produces high-grade iron ore, which is used to make steel for construction, infrastructure, and manufacturing worldwide.
In South Africa, Kumba operates in several areas, including:
This makes Kumba an important part of the economy, and working here can give you valuable workplace experience.
This job is not only about moving boxes. It’s about following systems, keeping the operation running smoothly, and ensuring the right material reaches the right place at the right time.
Safety is taken very seriously in mining and logistics. You will be expected to:
You will also take part in:
A big part of your job will involve warehouse inventory control, including:
You may also help with movement of:
You will use the FIFO system, meaning:
First In, First Out — older stock must be used first before new stock.
This helps prevent waste, damage, or expired materials staying too long in storage.
Warehouse work must be neat and well organised. You will be expected to use 5S principles, which normally means:
You will assist with resolving GRV (Goods Received Voucher) system queries. This is important because goods must be correctly recorded to prevent losses and incorrect stock counts.
To keep stock accurate, you will help with:
In this role you will also:
Warehouse operations support plant operations. You will help ensure materials reserved for plant areas are delivered correctly and on time.
Anglo American is not only looking for someone strong and fast. They want someone who can follow systems and work professionally.
You should be able to:
This job has important requirements, and meeting them gives you a better chance.
To apply, you need:
Even though this is not a senior role, experience matters because warehouses must run correctly with no mistakes.
You should have:
Anglo American values people who can solve problems properly, meaning you must be able to:
Even though this is a 6 months fixed-term position, it can be very valuable for your career.
This role can help you:
For young job seekers, this type of opportunity can be a stepping stone into bigger roles like:
When applying, always double check:
✅ Closing Date: 04 February 2026
Apply as early as possible because many people will apply for Anglo American jobs, and late applications are usually not accepted.
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