115 Logistics Supervisor jobs in South Africa
Logistics Supervisor
Posted 5 days ago
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Are you an experienced Logistics Manager with a passion for optimizing fuel usage, stockpile management, and fleet coordination? Join a leading chrome mining operation in Limpopo and make a real impact on site efficiency and productivity. We are seeking a highly competent Logistics Manager to oversee our on-site logistics function.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage site-wide fuel and oil logistics: ordering, usage tracking, storage compliance
- Oversee all ore stockpiles including movement, volume tracking, and quality classification
- Plan and coordinate internal haulage and external dispatch of ore
- Manage truck dispatch schedules, turnaround time, load accuracy, and transport logs
- Monitor and report on key logistics KPIs (fuel usage, truck utilization, stock accuracy)
- Ensure full compliance with SHERQ and MHSA regulations for fuel, transport, and storage
- Supervise logistics team (dispatchers, fuel attendants, truck controllers) and external contractors
- Work closely with mining, plant, and maintenance teams to align logistics with production plans
- National Diploma or Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Mining Engineering, or related field
- Minimum 5 years logistics experience in a mining or heavy industry environment
- Proven track record managing fuel/oil usage, ore stockpiles, and truck dispatch
- Solid understanding of mining operations and inventory systems
- Computer literacy MS Excel, and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Pronto)
- Valid drivers license
- Strong leadership, planning and coordination skills
- High integrity in managing stock and fuel controls
- Ability to analyze logistics data and drive efficiency improvements
- Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities
- Safety-conscious with a deep understanding of mining logistics compliance
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply directly.
Logistics Supervisor
Posted 25 days ago
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Ensure agreed stock levels are maintained at customer and depot locations.
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Manage deliveries to customers and filling plants in line with customer agreements.
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Track and report daily volumes uplifted from refineries/terminals via the Refinery KPI report.
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Gather and analyse planned vs. actual trip data daily, highlighting variances and opportunities for improvement.
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Consolidate and analyse transporter Order to Cash (OTC) reports twice weekly.
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Draft and present weekly performance and project progress reports to the Bulk Transport Manager.
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Investigate delivery challenges such as delays, vehicle breakdowns, and quantity discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
Matric / Grade 12.
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Relevant Tertiary qualification.
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Mix Telematics/ICam experience.
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IsoMetrix experience an advantage.
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BC Experience an advantage.
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Computer Literate.
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Supervisory / Management minimum three years experience
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Minimum 5 years experience in routing and scheduling.
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This position requires you to work remotely on weekends on a rotation basis and after hours during the week when required.
Logistics Supervisor
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Logistics Company in Newcastle is looking for a Supervisor. Duties include but not limited to, shift work,loading and offloading off linehaul, limited administration, time management, forklift driving, vehicle tracking and monitoring, loading of route vehicles. Candidate must have a valid drivers license, able to operate a forklift,reside in Newcastle, have own reliable vehicle,be proficient in microsoft office, have knowledge of logistical software, able to work well under pressure. Must be fleunt,verbal and written in English. If CV is successful candidate will be contacted.
Job Type: Temp to perm
Pay: Up to R10 000,00 per month
Work Location: In person
Logistics Supervisor
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Logistics Supervisor in the courier industry.
Job Type: Temp to perm
Work Location: In person
Junior Logistics Supervisor
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Purpose of the Role
To support the Logistics Supervisor in the day-to-day management of warehouse and distribution activities at the Nelspruit branch. This role ensures the execution of critical warehouse processes including health and safety compliance, cycle counts, dispatch and receiving checks, forklift and vehicle inspections, and housekeeping standards. The Assistant Logistics Supervisor also plays a key leadership role on the floor to uphold team discipline, accuracy, and operational readiness.
Key Responsibilities
Warehouse Operations Support
- Assist with daily coordination of dispatch, receiving, and internal warehouse movement.
- Physically check all goods received against supplier documents and internal POs.
- Oversee the loading process each morning to ensure all goods are checked and accounted for before dispatch.
- Maintain operational flow in line with stock rotation, bin location accuracy, and FIFO principles.
Stock Control & Cycle Counts
- Lead the execution of daily cycle counts as per the logistics plan.
- Investigate all variances and submit detailed variance reports to the Logistics Supervisor with root causes and corrective actions.
- Promote ownership of stock accuracy among team members.
Health & Safety, FSSC & Compliance
- Conduct daily toolbox talks and ensure attendance is recorded.
- Complete and file daily forklift checklists and vehicle inspection sheets.
- Maintain all safety files, registers, and checklists in line with Health & Safety and FSSC standards.
- Ensure full compliance with all safety procedures and proactively address risks or non-compliance.
- Support preparation for internal and external audits.
People Leadership & Discipline
- Support the Logistics Supervisor in daily staff oversight, timekeeping, and task execution.
- Uphold discipline and teamwork standards on the warehouse floor.
- Provide on-the-job coaching and corrective action as needed.
Housekeeping & Warehouse Standards
- Conduct daily housekeeping inspections and ensure the warehouse is clean, safe, and audit-ready.
- Monitor and enforce segregation of stock, correct labelling, and racking safety.
- Ensure all required documentation is properly completed, filed, and accessible.
Key Interfaces
- Logistics Supervisor: Daily coordination and performance reporting.
- Warehouse Team: Oversight, discipline, and process adherence.
- Receiving/Dispatch Clerks: Alignment on goods movement and documentation.
- Health & Safety Officer / Internal Auditors: Compliance and audit readiness.
- Drivers / Vehicle Operators: Daily pre-dispatch checks and inspection coordination.
Key Deliverables
- Accurate daily cycle counts and fully investigated variance reports.
- Clean and compliant warehouse aligned to FSSC and Health & Safety standards.
- Completed and filed forklift and vehicle inspection checklists.
- Accurate dispatch and receiving checks performed daily.
- Toolbox talks conducted and recorded consistently.
- Disciplined and motivated warehouse team performance.
Skills & Competencies Required
- Strong attention to detail and process discipline.
- Understanding of warehouse safety, compliance, and FSSC standards.
- Hands-on leadership and team coordination.
- Good written and verbal communication.
- High level of accountability and personal responsibility.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: R12 000,00 - R15 000,00 per month
Application Question(s):
- How many years of experience do you have in logistics
- How many years of supervisor experience do you have?
- do you have a driver's license and your own vehicle?
- what is your highest qualification?
Work Location: In person
Logistics / Dispatch Supervisor
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About Us
Gadget Boss, through its logistics arm ClickNow Express, is a fast-growing logistics and courier company dedicated to providing reliable, efficient, and cost-effective delivery solutions across South Africa. We pride ourselves on innovation, operational excellence, and outstanding customer service.
Role Overview
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Logistics / Dispatch Supervisor to oversee and coordinate our daily dispatch operations. This role is critical to ensuring on-time deliveries, effective fleet management, and seamless communication between warehouse, drivers, and customers.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise and coordinate daily dispatch and transportation operations.
- Schedule, monitor, and track shipments to ensure timely deliveries.
- Liaise with drivers, suppliers, and customers to resolve issues and provide updates.
- Oversee the loading and unloading of goods, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Maintain detailed and accurate records of dispatches, PODs, and inventory.
- Monitor transportation costs and identify areas for efficiency improvement.
- Generate reports and analyze logistics data to improve dispatch processes.
- Supervise weekly loading schedules for Cape Town, Durban, and Johannesburg routes.
- Ensure driver compliance with company policies and road safety regulations.
Qualifications & Skills
- Matric (Grade 12) – required.
- Tertiary qualification in Logistics, Supply Chain, or related field – advantageous.
- Experience:Minimum 2 years' in dispatch experience, with supervisory experience preferred.
- At least 1 year logistics/retail experience (preferred).
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite and dispatch/logistics systems.
- Valid Driver's License (required).
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: R6 000,00 - R8 000,00 per month
Application Question(s):
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Are you located near Florida, Gauteng 1709?
Experience:
- Supervisory: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Code 10 Driver's Licence (Required)
Location:
- Florida, Gauteng 1709 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Supply Chain
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Job Title: Supply Chain & Procurement Manager – South Africa
Reporting Line: Head of Operations – South Africa
Role Overview:
The Supply Chain & Procurement Manager is responsible for overseeing the end-to-end procurement and supply chain operations across multiple departments. This role ensures the efficient sourcing, purchasing, and delivery of goods and services—both locally and internationally—while maintaining optimal inventory levels and supporting production continuity. The position also includes responsibilities for select sister companies within the group.
A critical aspect of this role is the ability to respond rapidly to stock shortages. It is of utmost importance that procurement actions are taken immediately when shortages are identified, and that parts are delivered on time to avoid production delays. The successful candidate must be capable of designing and implementing new processes and systems to ensure procurement responsiveness and agility across the supply chain.
Additionally, this role serves as the overall custodian of the ERP system (Syspro), ensuring that all supply chain and procurement activities are accurately captured, monitored, and optimized through the system. This requires expert-level knowledge of Syspro, including configuration, reporting, and process integration.
Key Responsibilities:
Departmental Oversight:
Manage the following departments, each comprising various levels of staff including managers and operational personnel:Procurement Department:
- Local Procurement:
- Source and purchase goods and services from local suppliers.
- Negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery schedules.
- Ensure adherence to company procurement policies.
- Maintain supplier relationships and conduct performance evaluations.
- Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with internal teams to meet demand.
- React swiftly to shortages and implement proactive measures to prevent delays.
- International Procurement:
- Manage significant international procurement spend, ensuring compliance with global trade regulations.
- Oversee relationships with international shipping and logistics providers.
- Lead planning and execution of international procurement, focusing on long-lead-time components.
- Expedite critical imports based on accurate forecasting and production needs.
- Support import/export activities for affiliated group companies.
- Ensure international procurement processes are optimized for speed and reliability.
Supply Chain Management:
Oversee the complete supply chain process from sales order through procurement, shipping, and delivery to stores.
- Act immediately on shortages, prioritizing procurement and logistics to ensure uninterrupted production and timely delivery of parts.
- Continuously evaluate and improve supply chain processes to enhance responsiveness and reduce lead times.
- Inventory & Forecasting:
- Collaborate with relevant departments to forecast demand and maintain optimal stock levels in a dynamic supply and demand environment.
Key Performance Areas (KPAs):
Delivery Lead Time (Sales Order to Invoicing):
Evaluate sales orders for stock shortages and initiate timely procurement.
- Ensure rapid sourcing and delivery of components to support production schedules.
Facilitate clear communication between stores, procurement, and production regarding estimated delivery timelines for both local and international items.
Procurement Spend & Profitability:
Monitor procurement expenditures to ensure alignment with budgetary constraints.
- Implement cost-saving initiatives to maintain and improve gross profit margins.
Required Qualifications & Experience:
- Expert-level knowledge of Syspro ERP systems
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- In-depth knowledge of import/export regulations and processes.
- Strong background in manufacturing supply chain management.
- Demonstrated experience in leading and managing large, diverse teams.
- Self-motivated with the ability to operate independently and solve complex challenges with minimal oversight.
Additional Requirements:
- A track record of successfully implementing solutions in complex and problematic supply chain environments.
- Demonstrated ability to identify and resolve inefficiencies in warehouse operations, leading to improved inventory accuracy and reduced stock discrepancies.
- Proven ability to design and implement new procurement processes that improve responsiveness and ensure timely delivery of critical components.
- Experience in optimizing ERP systems to support operational excellence and data integrity.
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Supply Chain
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Introduction
Reporting into Supply Chain Manager.
We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized individual to join our team as a Supply Chain & Sales Coordinator. This role involves building strong relationships with suppliers and distributors, processing customer/distributor orders, managing supplier orders, assisting with stock reconciliations, and negotiating shipping rates with forwarders.
Package & Remuneration
Paying up to R35K
Duties & Responsibilities
- Order Processing & sales administration
- Accurately input, process, and track customer/distributors orders
- Effectively and proactively communicate (weekly) order confirmations, updates, and delivery timelines to distributors
- Coordinate with suppliers efficiently to ensure timely order fulfilment
- Create and process purchase orders for suppliers
- Track supplier deliveries to ensure timely receipt of goods
- Build and maintain professional relationships with distributors and suppliers
- Address order-related inquiries, complaints, or issues promptly and professionally with the relevant department
- Assist with any new system implementation, maintenance and streamlining of processes
- Ensuring info on systems is updated and accurate at all times
- Perform regular stock reconciliations to identify discrepancies and resolve them efficiently
- Monitor inventory levels, flag shortages, and coordinate reordering with suppliers, as advised
- Check cost and selling prices and margins are approved and within target
- Maintain accurate records of stock movements and update inventory systems
- Work with freight forwarders and understand INCOTERMS
- Assist with submission of documentation for shipping or compliance requirements
- Price list updates and management
- All order forms to be updated with any changes on pricing or lines and communicated to distributors
- Distributors contact sheet to be updated and maintained
- Monthly stock recon and margin reports
Desired Experience & Qualification
- Experience in working with freight forwarders
- Preferred Qualifications - Degree/certificate in Supply Chain Management or a related field
- Min of 5 years' experience in manufacturing, logistics and supply chain is essential
- Experience in working with freight forwarders
- Experience in working with international suppliers and customers
- Familiarity with CRM or ERP systems.
- Experience in order processing, office administration, import/export knowledge and inventory management.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (excel is required), strong computer skills
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Knowledge of stock control and supplier order management processes
- Individual that is proactive and takes initiative
- Work well independently and as a team member
- Good work ethic and willingness to go the extra mile
- Experience in process improvement and efficiency initiatives
Supply Chain
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Purpose of the role
The Supply Chain Admin Clerk is responsible for providing administrative and clerical support to the supply chain team. The role ensures accurate documentation, effective communication with stakeholders, and smooth coordination of supply chain processes, contributing to efficiency and compliance in daily operations.
Main responsibilities
? Maintain and update supply chain records, files, and databases accurately.
? Process delivery notes, invoices, and other supply chain documentation.
? Assist in inbound planning for supplier delivery
? Assist in monitoring stock levels and inventory movement, highlighting discrepancies.
? Support supplier and customer communication, ensuring timely responses and follow-ups.
? Capture and reconcile data for reporting purposes (stock, orders, deliveries, invoices).
? Coordinate with warehouses, transport, and procurement teams to ensure smooth operations and seamless process flows.
? Assist with preparation of supply chain reports and performance metrics.
? Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
? Provide general administrative support to the supply chain department.
The successful candidate should have the following skills, experience and attributes:
? Matric (Grade 12) or equivalent; a diploma/certificate in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or Administration will be advantageous.
? Previous experience in an administrative or clerical role, preferably in supply chain/logistics.
? Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook); knowledge of ERP systems is an advantage.
? Strong organizational and time-management skills.
? Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
? Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
? Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
? Administrative efficiency and accuracy.
? Problem-solving and analytical thinking.
? Teamwork and collaboration.
? Accountability and reliability.
? Customer service orientation.
Supply Chain Internship
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Our client are looking for Supply Chain Interns to join their team.
About the company:
The company is a global leader in designing and manufacturing of ‘critical-to-operate’ consumables for the mining, mineral processing and material handling industries.
Candidate Requirements:
Completed a Diploma, Certificate or Degree in Supply Chain Management.
At least 1 year of Practical Experience in the Supply Chain industry for Manufacturing companies.
Skills:
Punctual
Dedicated individual
Trustworthy|
Self motivated