148 Supervisor jobs in Cape Town

A leading chemicals company situated in Cape Town is urgently seeking the expertise of an experienced Warehouse Supervisor to join their team.

The successful incumbent for this position will be responsible for :

• Supervising warehouse staff and daily activities.
• Managing, evaluating, and reporting on warehouse productivity.
• Tracking and coordinating the receipt, storage, and timely delivery of goods and materials.
• Ordering supplies and maintaining suitable inventory levels.
• Checking orders, bills, items received, inventory, and deliveries for accuracy.
• Maintaining records, reporting relevant information, and preparing any necessary documentation.
• Ensuring basic maintenance standards and compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Performing a daily inspection of the warehouse grounds.
• Coordinating and maintaining fleets and equipment.
• Coordinating and maintaining the buildings.
• Communicating and coordinating with other departments and customers.

Key requirements :

• Business Management / Logistics Diploma
• Previous experience as a warehouse supervisor or a similar management position.
• Strong working knowledge of warehouse operations and management

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Please note that correspondence will only be conducted with shortlisted candidates for this position. Should you not hear from us within 3 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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Warehouse Supervisor • Cape Town, South Africa

Logistics and distribution Company based in Cape Town CBD is looking for a supervisor to organize the storage and distribution of goods. In this role you will ensure that the right products are delivered to the right location on time. You will also be involved in transportation, stock control, warehouse monitoring and monitoring the flow of goods.

Include but not limited to :

• Strategically planning and managing logistics, manage offsite warehouse stock outside South African boarders, transportation and customer services
• Directing, optimizing and coordinating full order cycles
• Co-ordinating imports and exports
• Planning quantities and dispatches to meet client deadlines
• Following detailed SOP's for shipping of product
• Processing and submitting export documentation
• Tracking of trucks and transport documentation
• Attending to and resolving documentation related queries
• Gathering and capturing of export related data on the internal software system
• Meeting strict and changing deadlines
• All administrative tasks within the scope of the export logistics function within the company
• Coordinate with transporters and warehouses.
• Resolve problems concerning transportation, logistics systems, imports or exports, or customer issues.
• Supervise the work of logistics administrators.
• Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources
• Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
• Tracking of trucks and transport documentation

Responsibilities

• Strategically plan and manage logistics, warehouses, transportation and customer services
• Direct, optimize and coordinate full order cycle
• Keep track of quantity, stock levels, delivery times, and efficiency
• Resolve any problems arising or complaints
• Meet accuracy and timeliness targets
• Comply with laws, regulations and ISO requirements

Skills and requirements

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Proactive, hands-on and the ability to use initiative.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Advanced MS Excel skills required including spreadsheets)
• Ability to work with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and with constantly changing deadlines
• Ability to work independently and prioritize effectively
• Ability to ask questions rather than making assumptions
• Team player
• Degree preferrable but not essential
• Extensive experience in Road Freight particularly within Africa with a Commercial Background

Job category: Other: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply Chain

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: No

Quantum Foods is a diversified feeds, poultry and egg business providing quality animal protein to selected South African and African markets. The Group is listed on the JSE main board in the “Farming and Fishing” sector under the share code QFH. Quantum Foods has fully integrated egg and broiler businesses with access to superior genetics in both fields. The Feed Producing Unit has state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities and a strategic alliance with an international company to ensure cutting edge technology transfer. Quantum Foods’ head office is situated in the town of Wellington in the Western Cape.

Quantum Foods has a career opportunity at one of its Packstations for a Supervisor Production to join their dynamic team.This position will report directly to the Production Manager and will be based at our Brackenfell offices in Cape Town, Western Cape.

Manage a team:

• Maintain the electronic time & attendance system
• Manage employee overtime & leave
• Manage productivity
• Manage daily temporary labour requirements
• Motivate the team

Prompt engagement with Maintenance on breakdowns & requirements

Control production processes & monitor of stock levels

Ensure stock rotation is followed (FEFO)

Drive SHEQ policy and awareness

Ensure prompt communication between management and shop-floor

Prompt execution of daily production plan

Partake in weekly & monthly stock counts

• 3 to 4 years relevant experience (FMCG experience advantageous)
• Relevant Qualification in Production / Operations / Supply Chain Management
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Sage experience (advantageous)
• Must be willing to work overtime, when required
• Must be honest, reliable, and accountable

At Quantum Foods we are committed to Employment Equity and offer a competitive salary package and benefits.

CLOSING DATE: 19 August 2025

Please note that candidates who do not receive a response from us within 14 days after the closing date should accept that they were not successful

Location: Northern Suburbs, Cape Town | Industry: Industrial Services
Type: Full-time | Reports To: Operations Manager

Are you a hands-on leader with a passion for engineering excellence and operational efficiency? We're looking for a Technical Supervisor to lead our dynamic operations team and drive performance, reliability, and client satisfaction in a challenging and rewarding environment.

Requirments:

• Red Seal Millwright or Electrical Trade Certificate (or) Diploma in Electrical Engineering with mechanical experience
• Boiler operation & maintenance certifications are a plus
• Valid drivers licence
• 5-10 years in a similar technical supervisory role
• Strong leadership experience in managing the boiler house or production staff
• Skilled in fault-finding, planned maintenance, and commissioning
• Familiar with PLC programming, electrical/mechanical systems
• Able to read technical drawings and create basic diagrams
• Proficient in MS Office and SharePoint

As the Technical Supervisor, you'll take ownership of supervising operating staff and managing equipment operations with a focus on:

Improving equipment efficiency and availability

Overseeing planned and reactive maintenance

Ensuring safety, compliance, and technical excellence

Maintaining strong client communication and trust

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, takes initiative, and enjoys combining strategic leadership with hands-on technical work.

Supervising site operations staff and external suppliers

Driving site and equipment efficiency

Attending to breakdowns, maintenance tasks, and installations

Performing risk assessments and ensuring legal and safety compliance

Handling client communications and incident responses

Completing inspections and reports on boiler operations and maintenance

Managing and optimizing boiler control systems and plant performance

Boiler servicing and project management experience will be advantageous

Be part of a forward-thinking team that values innovation and safety

Lead exciting engineering projects and continuous improvement initiatives

Work with modern systems and a supportive management team

Develop your technical and leadership skills in a thriving environment

Ready to take the lead?
Apply now and become the technical powerhouse behind our operational success!

Are you experienced in warehouse operations and have strong people management skills? Our client in Paarden Eiland requires a reliable and detail-oriented individual to oversee daily warehouse operations and drive efficiency across stock control and dispatch for a large warehouse.

Hands-on problem-solving skills, effective leadership and a sharp eye for accuracy are essential for this role.

Requirements:

• Matric (Grade12) or equivalent (post-matric qualification is an advantage)
• At least two years warehouse, logistics, and stock control experience
• Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills
• Excellent attention to detail with formidable organizational and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Familiarity with health and safety regulations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Willingness to work extended hours/shifts to meet customer requirements

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized warehouse in compliance with health and safety regulations
• Supervise stock control, including receiving, storage, and dispatching, while minimizing damages, losses, and discrepancies
• Conduct regular cycle counts, investigate, and resolve discrepancies and oversee periodic stock takes to ensure inventory accuracy
• Plan and manage logistics to ensure timely, cost-effective deliveries
• Maintain accurate stock transaction records on the computer system
• Ensure proper maintenance of warehouse infrastructure, equipment and fleet
• Lead, train and support a professional, customer-focused warehouse team

Our client is a prominent private company that owns a number of established outlets in the Western Cape. They are expanding and have a need for enthusiastic people to support this growth, which includes a Floor Supervisor position based in Eerste River, Gugulethu, Mandela Park and Khayelitsha.

Job Purpose:
The purpose of the Floor Supervisor is to effectively plan, control and monitor the performance of the floor department including groceries, perishable, frozen and back up areas and ensure they operate at an optimal level.

Responsibilities:

1. Meet customer needs with a smiling face and remember that the customer always comes first. Always make our customers know that they are important.
2. Handle all customer questions and concerns.
3. Use customer suggestions and complaints to guarantee that the needs of the customers are being met.
4. Ensure staff adheres to required customer service.
5. Meet sales targets and develop and implement strategies to achieve them.
6. Meet gross profit targets and develop and implement strategies to meet GP targets.
7. Maintain expenses within budget.
8. Contain shrinkage within the budget and develop and implement shrinkage controls.
9. Monitor wastage and develop and implement methods to reduce it.
10. Optimize sales m² for each department by setting targets per product category.
11. Evaluate rate of sale per product category and implement recommendations for improvement.
12. Identify ideal stock levels per product category.
13. Determine range per product category.
14. Evaluate ordering record per product category in relation to rate of sale.
15. Evaluate delivery schedules and implement recommendations for improvement on a monthly basis.
16. Conduct spot checks of the products received daily.
17. Assist with category stock counts cyclical schedule and investigate variances.
18. Ensure the best methods for stock rotations and ensure compliance.
19. Evaluate stock levels according to rate of sale.

Skills Required:

1. Honest and trustworthy.
2. Customer service oriented with a willingness to deal with people every day.
3. Ability to create a teamwork environment.
4. Attention to detail throughout the store.
5. Ability to identify and solve problems.
6. Take initiative.
7. Communication skills to train staff members and communicate problem areas.
8. Accurate with figures.
9. Commitment to perishable and quality.
10. Good people management skills.
11. Ability to delegate effectively.
12. Ability to operate independently and as part of a team.
13. Good administration skills.

Qualification and Requirements:

1. Grade 12.
2. 2 years managerial experience.

Salary: Market related

Working hours: Monday to Sunday, Rotational shifts.

Application Process: Should you wish to apply for the position, please apply directly via this job board, ensuring that you quote reference number L8RW3WWV in the subject heading or email body.

Surgo (Pty) Ltd will consider all applications in terms of its Employment Equity (EE) and is committed to maintaining diversity in its appointments. Surgo (Pty) Ltd encourages people with disabilities and from other diverse backgrounds to apply. Due to the high volume of applications, should you not receive feedback within three months upon submission, you can assume your application was unsuccessful, and we encourage you to reapply. Please note that as a registered member of APSO, Surgo (PTY) Ltd does not hold applicants accountable for any application fee.

CV Retention: Your CV will be kept on our database for us to contact you should any future vacancies become available. If you do not wish for us to keep your CV for any other positions, please email .

Our client in the manufacturing industry is on the search for a Millwright Supervisor to join their team in Cape Town.

1. Planned and break down maintenance (Electrical and mechanical).
2. Ensure all site work is done safely and as per company procedure (ensure that all paperwork is in order before work commences).
3. Stand-by and call out duties (operate boiler, boiler setup, and breakdowns).
4. Installation of equipment and commissioning thereof, including boilers, burners, and auxiliary equipment.
5. Supervise and manage all site work with teams being hands-on in the field and office.
6. Supervise and control site personnel in the day-to-day operations and duties of the boiler house.
7. Communicate with the client and management, suggesting repairs and site improvements.
8. Ensure risk assessments and data packs are completed and up to date.
9. Follow up on orders and have site orders signed off for maintenance purposes.

QUALIFICATIONS
• Millwright, Electrical or Instrumentation Electrician with a trade certificate and strong mechanical ability.
• An unendorsed drivers’ license.
• Certified gas practitioner’s license will be advantageous.

EXPERIENCE
• A minimum of five years’ experience in a maintenance and repair environment covering electrical and mechanical work, PLC controls and programming, fault finding and commissioning, general maintenance.
• A strong ability to supervise staff, read drawings, technical diagrams, and develop basic wiring diagrams.
• Computer literacy in MS Office, emails, Excel, and SharePoint.
• Boiler servicing and commissioning experience will be advantageous.
• Experience in management of projects.

Market Related Salary

Cape-Town based company seeks a Service Supervisor from Industrial Equipment.

Minimum Requirements

1. A trade-related qualification.
2. At least 5 years’ experience in forklift industry.
3. Firm knowledge of company policies and procedures.
4. Track record with customer retention and major accounts.
5. A solid capital equipment servicing background with experience on senior management level.
6. Must have experience in Service Management, working specifically on Industrial Equipment.
7. Ability to balance strategic and operational involvement.
8. Strong staff management skills.
9. Hands-on approach as required.

R 30 000 - R 43 000 - Monthly

Key performance areas:

• Ensure conformity with all applicable laws and regulations, including minimum rates, taxation, and benefits administration.
• Process monthly payrolls for certain entities for all contract types.
• Process all changes to payroll, such as transfers, promotions, salary raises, bonus payments, terminations, garnishee orders, overtime, commissions, and incentives payable.
• Ensure that all controls are in place to process payroll, third-party, and associated payments effectively.
• Ensure that all employees are paid appropriately in accordance with their contract type and payment dates.
• Compute hours payable, including overtime, incentives and terminations.
• Maintain effective payroll governance and ensure that all essential procedures are in place and followed.
• Ensure the correctness of data captured and conduct data integrity checks as per specified timescales to ensure that all relevant and required fields are populated.
• Prepare monthly payment schedules and payment requests.
• Ensure that all payments are completed precisely and on schedule.
• Ensure that all payroll records are filed and easily accessible to authorized personnel.
• Track and report on employee contract-related matters, such as contract expiration dates, retirement dates, excessive sick leave use, annual leave balances, loan repayments, length of service.
• Examine payroll reports before distributing them to stakeholders.
• When requested, provide the HR and Recruitment departments with sample payslips.
• Identify errors, report them, and raise concerns with the relevant manager, ensuring that the necessary remedial action is taken or that the situation is escalated as needed.
• Prepare all documents and paperwork required for audits.
• Communicate with service providers on any system or benefit-related complaints or questions.
• Assist Junior Administrators and ensure that standards are reached through coaching, on-the-job training, and direction.
• Resolve and reply in a timely manner to employee inquiries and requests for information on payroll, assessment to system, benefits, leaves, SARS, and associated policies.

The successful candidate must have:

• Matric with a relevant qualification.
• At least 3 - 5 years relevant working experience in a similar role.
• Experience with a payroll size larger than 1 000 staff members.
• Working experience with Sage People 300 or SAP Payroll will be advantageous.
• Must be computer literate – (Word, Excel and Outlook).
• Good understanding of employee tax and employee benefit fund administration.
• Knowledge of BCEA and other employment legislation.
• Must have a valid driver’s license with own reliable transport.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
If you do send an email to the recruiter directly: please state the position you are applying for.

Salary to be discussed during interview stage.