Job Description

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 products@jicama89.co.za 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: R8000,00 - R10000,00 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