Warehouse Intern

Job Description :

Job Title: Warehouse Intern

Welcome to the Diageo world of exciting possibilities, a world of celebrating life every day, everywhere.

 

With over 28,000 talented people and a presence in 180 countries, Diageo is a truly global organisation. Across our 21 markets, our brand portfolio represents our biggest strength, and our biggest passion.  Be it our global giants, local stars or reserve brands we use our vision, creativity and courage to drive the growth of our products worldwide.  We invent strong brands for today and for the future; upholding the quality of our products and taking personal accountability for both the history and for the future of our brands. 

 

We have more than 6,500 people working with Diageo in Africa: our Africa businesses account for over 20% of Diageo workforce worldwide. In all that we do, we seek to bring out the best of our Diageo values and release the ‘spirit of joy & community’ which is alive across the African continent. In Africa we create wealth both directly through our operations and indirectly through our broader value chains where we support development and growth in partnership with businesses and communities. We source over 60% of agricultural and packaging materials locally, and we work with more than 45,000 local farmers for our agricultural inputs. Thirteen of our production sites in Africa are in water stressed areas; so much of our focus is on managing water use in our operations effectively and reducing water poverty in surrounding communities through our pan-African Water of Life programme. Since its launch in 2006, we have brought safe drinking water to around 10 million people.

 

Where there is less water-stress we have implemented our global programme ‘Learning for Life’ which provides life skills and opportunity for individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds to take a first step into formal employment.

 

We are committed to our vision of being ‘the best performing, most trusted and respected consumer goods company in South Africa”.  The newly-created Diageo organisation in South Africa is built on the principles and foundations laid by the giants of the drinks industry.  To be a part of Diageo is to be a part of history – and to have the unrivalled opportunity to make your own mark in history. 
 

Are you ready to join us on our journey to create history in South Africa and beyond?

 

Market Complexity 

a)       Overview

Diageo SA operates in a complex, ever changing and extremely exciting market environment. Diageo SA has emerged as the leading spirits business in South Africa facing competition from long established competitors such as Distell and aggressive emerging players such as Pernod Ricard SA and The Really Great Brands Company (RGBC).  

 

The liquor market in South Africa operates through multiple customer channels and routes to market. This is in order to effectively service consumers across an extremely diverse range of socio-economic circumstances, cultural affiliations and geographical ranges.  

Purpose Of Role

I To ensure effective execution of stock movements (receipts and issue) into warehouse and into Production line. Responsible for ensuring compliance against all Diageo inventory controls and processes, Responsible for minimizing stock losses or damages (quality control, theft, losses etc.) On time, in Full issue to production.

Qualifications and Experience Required 

• Relevant degree/diploma, preferably in the field of Supply Chain Management.

• Min 12 months Functional expertise in warehouse management processes

• Good command of English (written and spoken)

• High computer literacy (SAP an advantage)

• Good numeric skill set and high-level data accuracy.

Accountabilities  

• Maintaining optimum stock without compromising on production and maintenance processes

• Manage receipt and issues of all stores inventory using SAP real- time (same day processing)

• Ensure that quantities and quality delivered by suppliers fulfil the contractual commitment on purchase order at the point of receipt.

• Issue goods rejection notes for non-conforming materials / goods delivered and make sure suppliers collect the goods for replacement or issue of credit note.

• Ensure completeness and accuracy of movement and transactions by regularly reviewing relevant and applicable reports. 

• Maintain warehouse in accordance with relevant Diageo standard operating procedures, Diageo physical security policy, quality policy, risk standards are CARM.

• always Applying the Diageo Health and safety rules and during all store processes for self and others.

• Daily review of warehouse to confirm cleanliness and safety compliance.

• Preparation, participation and follow up of regular stock counts in accordance with the Diageo ATBP stock count procedures.  This includes preparation of the warehouse ahead of the count, reconciliation of physical to book stock and investigation and follow up of variances.

• Daily cycle count reconciliation of all sku’s using a standard recon template.   All variances of physical vs book quantity are explained and followed up on a timely basis.

• Daily reporting and managing of blocked stock and return to supplier where required.

• Support in placing orders and managing stock levels for all consumables.

• Manage returnable packaging and return to supplier for credit.

• Assist in planning, development and implementation of all warehouse projects.

• Ensure SAP compliance (PO movements)

• Lead and support the forklift drivers to effectively deliver as per production plans in accordance with the set KPI’s 

Excellence in Supply Chain  

• Is experienced of working within the Performance Management structure of KPI’s and Tier Review Meeting Structure   

• Has a proven track record in adherence to Core Process and Standards   

• Demonstrates role model behavior and coaches’ others to follow a consistent approach and go beyond mandatory minimum requirements.  

• Proactively leverages the learning curriculums and materials on Diageo Academy and other sources to continuously grow and develop in role.    

Leadership Capabilities:  

• Win through Execution - Lead bold execution in a fast-moving world  

• Inspire through Purpose - Amplify our purpose internally and externally  

• Shape the Future - Create focus and ownership for shaping Diageo’s future ambition  

• Invest in Talent - Harness the full extent of Diageo’s talent and diversity  

Diversity statement:

Our purpose is to celebrate life, every day, everywhere. And creating an inclusive culture, where everyone feels valued and that they can belong, is a crucial part of this.

We embrace diversity in the broadest possible sense. This means that you’ll be welcomed and celebrated for who you are just by being you. You’ll be part of and help build and champion an inclusive culture that celebrates people of different gender, ethnicity, ability, age, sexual orientation, social class, educational backgrounds, experiences, mindsets, and more.

Our ambition is to create the best performing, most trusted and respected consumer products companies in the world. Join us and help transform our business as we take our brands to the next level and build new ones as part of shaping the next generation of celebrations for consumers around the world.

Feel inspired? Then this may be the opportunity for you. 

Worker Type :

Internship

Primary Location:

Isipingo

Additional Locations :

Job Posting Start Date :

2026-06-03