Product Coordinator (Donations & Logistics)
Company: Jicama 89 NPC
Location: Darrenwood, Johannesburg (office) + field travel across Gauteng
Job Type: Full-time, on-site
Salary: R8,000 – R10,000 gross / month + per-km fuel reimbursement, tolls/parking covered
About Jicama 89
Jicama 89 NPC is a registered NPO and Section 18A organisation supporting schools for children with disabilities (Sibonile School, Harvey Cohen Centre, Isizwe Setjhaba SID School). We partner with companies to secure in-kind products and donations that improve learning and daily living.
The role
You’ll coordinate the full flow of donated products — find leads, secure donations, manage inventory, and complete collections/deliveries to our beneficiary schools. It’s a hands-on role combining telesales, admin, and field logistics.
Key responsibilities
- Prospect and cold call/email companies to source product donations.
- Maintain a weekly lead pipeline (CRM/Google Sheets), schedule follow-ups, and log outcomes.
- Coordinate collections and deliveries; drive to suppliers and schools; obtain PODs and photos.
- Keep inventory accurate: receive, label, store, count, and issue stock; prevent losses.
- Prepare basic donation paperwork (e.g., Section 18A requests), thank-you notes, and updates to sponsors.
- Liaise with school contacts on needs lists and delivery windows.
- Produce simple weekly reports on leads, stock, and deliveries.
Minimum requirements
- Valid SA driver’s licence + own reliable car (essential; frequent local travel).
- Comfortable with cold calling and professional email/WhatsApp communication.
- Admin accuracy with Excel/Google Sheets; able to keep tidy records.
- Physically able to lift and move boxes (up to ±15–20 kg).
- Clear criminal/credit references; right to work in SA.
- Languages: Fluent English; an African language (isiZulu/Sesotho/Setswana/Sepedi, etc.) is a plus.
Nice to have
- Experience in telesales, field operations, courier, warehouse, or NPO logistics.
- Basic Canva/Photos for donor thank-you posts (nice, not required).
What we offer
- R8,000 – R10,000 base (experience-based)
- Per-km fuel reimbursement (+ tolls/parking).
- Training, supportive team, and the chance to see your work impact children directly
- Standard leave and UIF; Mon–Fri 08:30–17:00
How to apply
Apply on Indeed with your CV and a short note confirming:
- You have a driver’s licence + own car, and
- Your earliest start date.
- Or email [email protected] with your cv, the position you are interviewing for and your motivation addressed to the Director of Operations.
Job Types: Full-time, Temp to perm
Contract length: 12 months
Pay: R8 000,00 - R10 000,00 per month
Application Question(s):
- Do you have your own vehicle?
Experience:
- Sales and Coordinating : 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Drivers license (Required)
Willingness to travel:
- 100% (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
