Logistic Clerk Opportunity at Ivanhoe Mines Johannesburg

Job Overview

Ivanhoe Mines is hiring a Logistic Clerk for its operations in Johannesburg, Gauteng. This is a permanent role within the logistics and supply chain division, focused on supporting administrative and coordination functions in a mining logistics environment.

The position sits within Ivanhoe Marketing, a growing commodity marketing, sales and logistics unit. You will support the logistics loading team by managing data accuracy, documentation flow and communication with logistics service providers.

This role suits someone who is organised, detail focused and comfortable working in a structured logistics environment with strict timelines.

Location and Employment Details

• Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng
• Company: Ivanhoe Mines SA
• Job type: Permanent
• Industry: Logistics and Supply Chain
• Function: Customer Service and Logistics Administration
• Closing date: 08 May 2026
• Experience level: Mid to senior

About Ivanhoe Mines

Ivanhoe Mines is an international mining company with operations across the globe. The company focuses on responsible mining practices that support global energy transition goals. It invests in people development and promotes a workplace built on growth, learning and technical excellence.

The logistics division supports large-scale commodity movement across borders, making accuracy and coordination essential in every task.

Purpose of the Role

The Logistic Clerk provides administrative support to the logistics loading team. The main goal is to ensure all logistics data, documentation and communication processes are accurate, timely and aligned with operational requirements.

You will act as a key link between logistics service providers, internal teams and mine operations.

Key Responsibilities

Your work focuses on logistics coordination, data validation and communication.

Main duties include:

• Checking and validating truck pre-advice data in logistics systems
• Monitoring truck arrivals and allocation schedules
• Ensuring logistics service providers distribute load allocations correctly
• Supporting data validation for final truck registration
• Assisting in documentation control and administration
• Distributing logistics documentation to stakeholders
• Ensuring all required documents are submitted by service providers
• Monitoring system data accuracy and completeness
• Capturing operational comments and event records
• Supporting communication between logistics teams and service providers
• Providing guidance to logistics partners on data compliance
• Promoting accuracy and timely reporting across all logistics activities

Skills and Knowledge Required

This role requires strong administrative ability combined with logistics understanding.

Key skills include:

• Strong Microsoft Excel skills
• Data validation and record management
• Knowledge of road freight logistics
• Understanding of truck sizes and load capacities
• Strong communication skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple data streams
• Problem-solving in operational environments
• Ability to work under deadlines

Knowledge of commodity movement logistics is an advantage.

Minimum Requirements

• National Senior Certificate (Matric) required
• Relevant logistics or supply chain qualification is an advantage
• Experience in overborder road freight operations preferred
• Strong computer literacy skills
• Valid driver’s license (advantageous)

Candidates must also have a proven track record in administrative or logistics-related roles.

Work Environment

You will work in a structured logistics coordination environment linked to mining operations. The role involves daily system monitoring, documentation tracking and communication with multiple stakeholders.

Expect:

• High attention to operational detail
• Strict deadlines and reporting schedules
• Coordination with external logistics providers
• Data-heavy administrative tasks
• Continuous communication with internal teams

Accuracy and consistency are critical in this environment.

Why This Role Matters

Logistic Clerks play a key role in ensuring smooth commodity movement. Every data entry, document check and communication update impacts supply chain efficiency.

Your work ensures:

• Trucks are correctly tracked
• Documentation is complete and accurate
• Logistics providers meet compliance requirements
• Operations run without delays

This makes the role essential to mining logistics performance.

Career Growth Potential

This role can lead to careers in:

• Logistics coordination
• Supply chain administration
• Freight operations management
• Mining logistics planning
• Data and operations analysis roles

It provides strong exposure to large-scale industrial logistics systems.

Application Requirements

When applying, you must submit:

• CV in PDF format
• Certified copy of ID or passport
• Driver’s license
• Relevant qualifications

If shortlisted, recruitment will contact you for an interview. If you do not hear back within 30 days after the closing date, your application should be considered unsuccessful.

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