Our
People
From dedicated key account managers to highly capable pickers, packers, forklift operators, warehouse staff, general workers, and on-the-ground supervisors, every individual plays an active role in keeping warehouse operations efficient and responsive. Each team member contributes proven skill, reliability, and a strong work ethic, all aligned with one purpose; to support performance where it counts and deliver consistent value to your operation.
RECRUITMENT
Our mission is to enhance the day-to-day experience of both our partners and the people we place. We do this through recruitment that is accurate, dependable, and tailored to the unique demands of the industry. With deep sector expertise, strong relationships and practical insight, we match the right individuals to the right roles. In the right environment, they thrive, contributing meaningfully and growing with purpose.
At Bidvest Vericon, all employees are required to hold a Matric Certificate, with a strong emphasis on numeracy skills.
To ensure operational consistency and performance on the warehouse floor, we use a customised in-house assessment called the Auditor Cognisance Evaluation (ACE). This tool is designed to evaluate an individual’s readiness and capability across a range of warehouse functions, helping us place the right people in the right roles from day one.
ACE measures seven core competencies essential to warehouse productivity:
Counting Skills
Observational Skills
Memory and Learning Ability
Attention to Detail
Auditing Skills
Physical Scanning Ability
Sorting Skills
Auditing Skills
Physical Scanning Ability
Sorting Skills
By setting a clear benchmark for performance, ACE supports smarter staffing decisions, sharper execution, and higher standards across all operational teams.
Developed from nearly two decades of operational insight, the ACE assessment is a proven predictor of on-the-ground performance across a range of warehouse environments.
Training
At Bidvest Vericon, we prepare teams to thrive in warehouse environments that are constantly evolving in response to market demands. Our training approach supports faster decision-making, greater operational flexibility, and improved efficiency across every stage of the warehouse value chain.
By combining advanced digital tools, integrated planning strategies, and real-time data analytics, we develop the capabilities needed to meet the
rising expectations placed on today’s warehouse operations. From managing inbound stock and inventory to operating warehouse management systems and upholding quality assurance standards, our training equips our workforce to perform with confidence across every key We go beyond conventional warehouse training. Our curriculum encompasses the transformation of warehouse practices, intelligent approaches, and data-driven inventory management, building the confidence and competence to handle complexity and adapt to change.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
With us, opportunities start here. Bidvest Vericon is a place where your voice matters and your impact is real.
You’re not just part of the team; you’re part of what drives us forward. Your ideas are valued, and your contributions help shape our future.
We believe great people come from all walks of life. That’s why we’re committed to building a workplace where everyone feels welcome, supported, and set up for success, no matter where they are in their journey.
By creating space for different perspectives and fresh thinking, we unlock new ways of working, spark innovation, and keep improving every day.
LEARNERSHIPS
We understand how important it is to build a strong foundation in core warehouse skills early in a career. Exposure to different areas of warehouse operations, combined with structured training, sets the stage for long-term success.
Our Learnership Programme is designed to develop a pipeline of young talent within the business. It gives participants the chance to gain hands-on experience in a real working environment, supported by ongoing training and mentorship. Upon successful completion, learners earn a nationally recognised qualification accredited by the relevant SETA.
our people
We strive to ensure our employees work in an environment that is conducive to good health and reduced risk, and educate and up-skill employees so that they reach their full potential
RECRUITMENT
Minimum Requirements for Bidvest Vericon Employees include Matric Certificate with a specific focus on numeracy skills.
In addition to this, each of our process controllers are required to meet the prescribed minimum score for our customised assessment called, ACE.
ACE stands for Auditor Cognisance Evaluation (ACE), which simply means it will test the potential of an individual to work as a Bidvest Vericon Process Controller.
ACE tests seven key areas that are essential to productivity and efficiency in the warehouse:
- Counting Skills
- Observation Skills
- Memory and Learning Ability
- Attention to Detail
- Auditing Skills
- Physical Scanning Ability
- Sorting Skills
The ACE test is customised and has been developed utilising almost 2 decades of expertise. It is a proven predictor of performance across the different warehouse arenas
TRAINING
Our Training Programmes are fully accredited by the Warehouse and Retail SETA and range from NQF Level 2 to NQF Level 3.
Our training is divided into 3 phases:
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Theoretical training covers the following topics:
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Receiving Stock
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Dispatching Stock
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Warehouse Best Practice
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Bidvest Vericon and Client Induction
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Safety Induction
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HIV and Aids Awareness
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Practical Training:
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Dispatching Stock
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Warehouse Housekeeping Standards
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Warehouse Best Practice
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On-Site Training:
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Picking
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Packing
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Safety Induction
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
We believe that people should have a career and not just a job. For this reason, career opportunities are driven by encouraging employees to apply for vacancies within the company.
Special emphasis is placed on people from disadvantaged backgrounds in order for transformation to take place at organisational level.
Various and diverse business units allow for diversity which caters for a wide range of education, skill and passion.
Learnerships
Developing talent is something that we strive for at Bidvest Vericon. In line with this we are proud to have learnerships in place to ensure that we assist young people with their career development. The Learnership programme aims to create a pipeline of young talent within the business. The programme offers learners an opportunity to gain on-the-job practical workplace experience while providing ongoing support and training. The successful completion of the Learnership culminating in the leaner receiving a SETA recognised national qualification.
If you pick the right people and give them the opportunity to spread their wings and put compensation as a carrier behind it, you almost don’t have to manage them.”
– Jack Welch