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A great opportunity has become available for a Warehouse Operations Manager at a reputable company in Polokwane!

Requirements

• Diploma in Logistics / Warehouse Management
• 3 - 5 years’ experience within a similar role
• Experience in a manufacturing environment essential
• Experience maintaining standards of OHS and SHE and Food safety, hygiene and security.

Correspondence will only be conducted with short listed candidates. Should you not hear from us within 3 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

A well-established company in the FMCG industry is looking for a Warehouse Operations Manager to join their team in the Western Cape.

1. A minimum of 8 years experience in a warehouse focused role
2. Experience in the FMCG / Pharmaceutical industry
3. Advanced warehouse and distribution management experience is essential

Correspondence will only be conducted with shortlisted candidates. Should you not hear from us within 3 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Job title : Warehouse Operations Administrator (Northern Suburbs (Cape))

Job Location : Western Cape, Cape Town Deadline : August 11, 2025 Quick Recommended Links

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Description

• To participate in Wowing our internal customer through the accurate and timely allocation of work to the showroom administration team and tracking of the same thereby allowing management access to the right information in a timely manner to effectively manage performance.

What you will love doing in this role

Operations Administration

• Engage with the showroom regional managers and showroom managers to understand and set out stock related priorities for the day / week etc and assignment of tasks as per priority.
• Engage with showroom manager to understand resource allocations for various tasks to ensure work is distributed appropriately.
• To actively engage with the showroom manager / Stockroom clerk to plan and produce a daily forecast work plan for the next day based on tasks and priorities and ensure daily goals are established at a person and task level.
• Track operational metrics eg Count progress / Liquidation during execution of task and escalate problematic performance to line manager.
• Manage timelines for counts and liquidation controls
• Follow ups on Liquidation with the Courier to ensure delivery of ALL stock handed over to coutier by showroom arrives at DC.
• Executes ad hoc tasks as per the business requirements.
• Manage ageing of all tasks created by Inventory department and ensure all items closed within SLA.
• Gain a high level of process and system knowledge to perform 1st line of troubleshooting for staff.
• Act as escalation point for all system related issues to WMS analyst and ensure timely closure of issues.
• Provide data and or reporting for daily, weekly, monthly reporting requirements.
• Monitors the Showroom inventory team and individual outputs in order to maximise the efficiency of the department.

Administration

• Timely and accurate administration of all departmental trackers pertaining to people and operational process.
• These include but are not limited to attendance, absenteeism, leave registers, departmental data capturing eg performance, efficiency, effectiveness etc.
• Provide data and or reporting for daily, weekly, monthly reporting requirements.
• Records minutes and manages closure for minutes within agreed timelines.
• Provide inputs for the line manager for signing off of time sheets.

Health & Safety

• Identify all existing and new hazards and take all practicable steps to eliminate, isolate or minimise the exposure to any significant hazards.
• You aware of the health & safety hazards in the work areas and are adequately trained to carry out your duties in a safe manner.
• Employees to consult and participate in all Occupational health and safety matters.
• Employees need to elect and nominate health and safety representatives for their area.
• Every employee is expected to share in the commitment to health and safety.
• Every employee is accountable for their own health and safety while on duty.
• Each employee is expected to help maintain a safe and healthy workplace through :
• Comply with all Health & Safety compliance obligations requirements that are applicable to the operation
• Following all safe work procedures, rules, and instructions.
• Properly using all safety equipment and clothing provided.
• Act only in your scope of authority (Do only the work you were appointed and or trained for)
• You have the right to refuse any work or instruction if it is unsafe to do the work.
• Reporting early any pain or discomfort.
• Taking an active role in the company’s treatment and rehabilitation plan, for their ‘early and durable return to work.
• Reporting all incidents, injuries, and hazards to the appropriate person."
• Every employee to protect the environment from pollution and environmental degradation whilst at work.
• Comply with all environmental compliance obligations requirements that are applicable to the operation,
• Continually improve its environmental performance and prevention of environment impact and pollution.
• Employees to work in an environmentally responsible manner.
• The sustainable use of resources and the responsible disposal of waste.
• Promote and encourage the adoption of these principals.
• Maintain environmental emergency preparedness plans

Quality Compliance :

• Every employee to ensure quality products and services to all our customers.
• Focusing on our customer's needs, developing and delivering services which will exceed the customer’s expectations.
• Reduce risk by executing your tasks in accordance to trained work instructions and conduct business activities in an effective manner, while meeting statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Actively participate in the continous improvements of departmental procedures.
• Actively participate in ongoing training and assessments to ensure employees skills remain abreast to meet customers needs.

Requirements

What you'll need to do this role

• Completed Grade 12 / Matric (Diploma advantageous)
• 2 years' of experience working in Distribution Centre.
• 1 years' of experience in a supervisory role.
• 1 years' of experience in an administrational role in a warehouse environment
• Clear criminal record.

Behaviours we love

• Wow my customer
• Deliver insight-led solutions my customers need
• Treat the business asmy own
• Take accountability
• Be curious, creative & explore opportunities

Location: Kempton Park
Job Posting Title: Senior Warehouse Operator
Time Type: Full Time

Minimum Requirements

Grade 12

3-year Logistics, SC or relevant Qualification + min 2 years’ experience OR;
Min 3 years relevant experience in industry with experience in all job-related requirements listed below

Intermediate Computer literacy level in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

3 years experience working on a Warehouse Management system

Job Related Requirements

Knowledge of WMS systems. Job-related requirements: Min 2 years’ experience in a Supervisory / Team leader role;1 -2 years’ experience in a warehouse environment; Experience in Stock control; Knowledge of Inbound, Return processes and workflows; knowledge and experience in investigating and troubleshooting of stock discrepancies; skills in Planning, Organising, Leading, Controlling & Monitoring; Good communication skills and ability – be able to communicate at all levels within the company; Strong attention to detail and high quality of work; Must be able to meet and manage Internal and Personal KPI’s and ensure compliance to Policies, Regulations, Work Instructions and Workloads; Good interpersonal skills; A good understanding of Inventory management principles; Ability to work extended hours / after hours if and when required by the Operation; Plan, Prep and execute daily Workload to be handed over for distribution to employees; Retrieve and compile data into reports used for performance management, progress tracking and investigations; Initiate disciplinary action;
Compliance: Must ensure full site compliance, including the following: DSV Policies, Regulations, Work Instructions, Maintenance and cope with stress and work effectively under constant pressure, SHERQ: Internal measurement and auditing of all site processes to ensure stability and improvement in areas of Health and Safety, environment and facility compliance/risk mitigation. IR: Must be able to effectively lead, train, performance measure and performance manage all subordinates to ensure high morale, productivity and retention. This includes intermediate knowledge of Industrial Relations and Processes

Added Advantages for this role

2 years CargoWrite knowledge Good people and leadership skills Strong problem solving and Analytical skills Must be able to work under pressure Must have good time management skills Analytical skill to plan out the day ahead and the next Ability to revise and draft new work instructions/SOP or flow chart Retail Knowledge

Main purpose of the role

This role will be responsible for the leading and control of an operation at DSV Park, Plumbago.

Duties and Responsibilities

•Manage and Oversee the day to day operation at the facility
•Adherence to HSE compliance and responsibilities.
•Create and maintain various reports in line with KPI and contractual obligations.
•Control, action, investigate and complete CAPA document’s if need be, this includes but is not full consignments, error percentages, KPI requirements, etc.
•Practice and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
•Daily reporting to Management
•Monitor and report on Attendance of staff
•Perform duties in other departments as per operational requirements or when required by management.
•Oversee special projects.
•Rewarding good behavior with employee of the month awards, and
•Correcting bad behavior by ensuring the necessary disciplinary action is taken.
•Ensuring 5S compliance
•Ensuring that SPQRCE is adhered t
•Conflict Management.
•Hourly floor walks to ensure compliance of health and safety as well as the staff monito
•Drive the team to meet their daily target in line with contractual obligations
•Conducts staff meetings to review daily/weekly work activities, plan and assure continuous improvement.
•Meets all client specified KPI’s and complies with Quality system requirements.
•Keeps Manager advised of progress or problems requiring attention daily. Holds regular meetings with warehouse staff to assess the group’s overall status. Discusses ideas for improvement. Keeps staff informed of new developments.
•Assists in the physical operations as needed.
•Delivers results by leveraging the skills of the right people at the right time.
•Maintains high degree of motivation in team members to retain focus of providing highest levels of customer satisfaction.

DSV – Global transport and logistics

Working at DSV means playing in a different league.

As a global leader in transport and logistics, we have been on an extraordinary journey of growth. Let’s grow together as we continue to innovate, digitalise and build on our achievements.

With close to 160,000 colleagues in over 90 countries, we work every day to offer solid services and meet our customers’ needs and help them achieve their goals. We know that the best way to achieve this is by bringing in new talent, fresh perspectives and ambitious individuals like you.

At DSV, performance is in our DNA. We don’t just work – we aim to shape the future of logistics. This ambition fuels a dynamic environment built on collaboration with world-class team players, accountability and action. We value inclusivity, embrace different cultures and respect the dignity and rights of every individual. If you want to make an impact, be trusted by customers and grow your career in a forward-thinking company – this is the place to be.

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Disclaimer : Due to the high volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should an external candidate not hear from us within four (4) weeks following their application, they should consider their application unsuccessful. Strictly fair and non-discriminatory selection procedures will be followed. We use Affirmative Action (AA) measures in an endeavor to redress the disadvantages in employment experienced by designated groups. Where possible, preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act and in line with DSV’s Employment Equity plans. DSV reserves the right to defer or close a vacancy at any time.