Zimmer Biomet – Warehouse Internship

Zimmer Biomet is recruiting a Warehouse Intern for its operations team in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. The internship runs for 12 months and offers practical experience in warehouse and supply-chain operations.

Important: Applicants need Matric, a Supply Chain and/or Logistics diploma or degree, and a South African driving licence. The work involves manual handling and rotating shifts.

At a glance

What the internship involves

Reporting to the Warehouse Lead or Supervisor, the intern will help keep stock moving accurately from receiving through to dispatch. The role combines practical warehouse tasks, record keeping, teamwork and compliance with operating procedures.

Minimum requirements

• Matric.
• A diploma or degree in Supply Chain and/or Logistics.
• Microsoft Office skills.
• A South African driving licence.
• Ability to perform manual handling in a physically demanding warehouse.
• Availability for rotating day and night shifts, weekends and overtime.

Experience and skills that strengthen your application

Relevant warehouse experience, health-and-safety knowledge, clear communication and the ability to follow processes and work with others are highlighted in the advert. No minimum number of years of experience is specified.

Main duties

• Receive goods, restock shelves and record stock movements.
• Pick and pack customer and branch orders.
• Help dispatch orders on time.
• Count inventory and complete warehouse paperwork.
• Use SAP and follow standard operating procedures.
• Maintain housekeeping and safe handling practices.

Shifts, travel and remuneration

The advert confirms a monthly salary and notes that travel may be required. Ask about the actual roster, travel arrangements, overtime conditions and benefits before accepting an offer.

Check whether you can travel reliably for early, late and overnight shifts. If you would need to relocate, clarify the workplace address and start date before making accommodation or transport commitments.

Prepare your application

• Update your CV with accurate contact details and employment dates.
• State your qualification’s full name, institution and completion status.
• Mention your driving-licence status without adding unnecessary identity details.
• Describe relevant stock, order-processing or inventory experience.
• List the Microsoft Office applications you can use confidently.
• Describe SAP experience accurately; do not claim experience you do not have.

The application page accepts CVs in DOC, DOCX, PDF or TXT format, with a maximum size of 3MB. Its additional-attachment field accepts DOC, DOCX, HTML, PDF or TXT files up to 1MB.

Keep documents readable when reducing file size. Have qualification information ready and provide supporting documents only through the verified recruitment process when requested.

Practical tips for your CV

Use short examples that show accuracy, reliability and teamwork. For example, explain how you checked quantities, identified a stock discrepancy or helped complete an order correctly. Include results where you can support them.

If your experience comes from coursework, volunteering or a temporary placement, label it clearly. Relevant academic projects can demonstrate your understanding without being presented as paid employment.

For additional CV support, visit our Learnership Resources and Guides.

About Zimmer Biomet

Zimmer Biomet is a medical technology company with products and technologies used in orthopaedic care, including joint replacement, surgical solutions and digital technologies.

Learn more through the official Zimmer Biomet main website

Common application mistakes

• Leaving qualification or driving-licence information unclear.
• Overstating warehouse or software experience.
• Uploading a file that exceeds the portal’s size limit.
• Leaving an incorrect default country in your address details.
• Stopping before completing the application’s final submission step.

Scam warning

Zimmer Biomet’s official recruitment warning advises applicants to apply through its careers website and states that it does not request application payments.

• Check recruiter email addresses carefully; the company identifies @zimmerbiomet.com as its email domain.
• The company says it does not request identification documents or personal financial information before a signed, official offer letter.
• Be cautious of unsolicited offers that bypass interviews.
• Never share banking PINs, passwords or one-time PINs.
• If you suspect fraud, stop sharing information and retain the messages.

Read the official Zimmer Biomet recruitment scam warning.

How this opportunity was verified

We checked the official Warehouse Intern advert for job 12293 and its initial application page. Company information and recruitment precautions were checked against Zimmer Biomet’s main website and official scam warning.

Read about our process on the How We Verify Listings page.

How to apply

1. Open the official advert below and confirm the Durban location and job number 12293.
2. Read the complete advert and select “Apply Now”.
3. Upload your CV and complete your profile information.
4. Check that your address country and phone country code are correct.
5. Complete the experience, education and job-specific questions.
6. Read the statement of agreement and privacy information.
7. Review your details, submit and retain any confirmation.

Application closing date

No closing date is stated in the official advert. Apply promptly while the vacancy remains available. Recheck the official page before preparing or submitting your application.