296 Trainee Logistics jobs in South Africa

Role Purpose

The main objective of the programme is for newly qualified graduates with studies related to ICT, to have an opportunity to explore their specific area of specialisation as a career interest, develop skills and knowledge and gain practical work experience within various areas of qualifications.

Role Description

LIT South Africa invites applicants to apply for the graduate programme for the period 2025/2026. The internship is part of the MICT SETA (The Media, Information and Communication Technologies Sector Education and Training Authority) supported, structured Graduate Programme for a fixed-term contract period of twelve (12) months.

Matric Certificate

Candidates must be a South African Citizen and have a valid ID Book/Card

Completed qualification (NQF 5 / 6) minimum from a recognised institute of higher learning with a Media, Information and Communication Technologies qualification

Proficient with the Microsoft Office suite and computer literate with an understanding of technology

Proficient in English (read, write & speak)

Candidates who have already completed an internship and/or who have more than two years' work experience will not qualify.

In line with our company transformation policies, preference will be given to EE candidates.Should you not hear from us within 30 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Company Description

Founded in 1980, Rangel Logistics Solutions is a global logistics operator offering a wide range of transport and logistics services. Known for its One Stop Shop solution, the company provides integrated logistics including customs brokerage, air, sea, and road freight, as well as express courier services. With a network spanning over 220 countries, Rangel has offices in multiple locations including Angola, Mozambique, and Brazil. Supported by innovative IT systems, Rangel ensures high-end and efficient technology tailored to customer needs. The company has a longstanding reputation for adapting and reacting to customer challenges with sustainable growth over 40 years.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site internship role in Logistics and Supply Chain Management based in Germiston. The intern will assist in various day-to-day logistics and supply chain operations including managing supply chain activities, analyzing data, and ensuring smooth export processes. The intern will collaborate with the team to enhance customer service and improve logistical efficiency.

Qualifications

• Strong Communication and Customer Service skills
• Excellent Analytical Skills for data interpretation and problem-solving
• Basic knowledge of Supply Chain Management and Export processes
• Ability to work well in a team and independently
• Proficiency in relevant software and IT tools
• Qualification in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field is a plus
• Prior experience or internships in logistics or supply chain management is advantageous
• Valid Drivers License and reliable Transport

Job Type: Internship

Contract length: 6 months

Work Location: In person

Company Description

Founded in 1980, Rangel Logistics Solutions is a global logistics operator recognized for its capacity to integrate a wide range of transport and logistics services. We offer an integrated logistics solution including customs brokerage, air, sea, and road freight, national and international express, courier, contract logistics, and more. With offices in multiple countries and partnerships worldwide, we move cargo among over 220 countries and territories by land, sea, or air. Supported by innovative information systems, we provide efficient and high-end technology adapted to the needs of each customer, ensuring their products are placed on the market quickly, efficiently, and securely.

Role Description

This is an on-site internship role for a Logistics and Supply Chain Management Intern located in Germiston. The intern will assist in day-to-day logistics and supply chain operations including managing transport and logistics services, coordinating with various departments, and supporting the development and implementation of supply chain strategies. The role also involves analyzing data to improve efficiencies, ensuring compliance with regulations, and supporting customer service initiatives.

Qualifications

• Knowledge in Logistics and Supply Chain Management, and understanding of transportation modes (air, sea, road)
• Adept at using information systems and technology tools relevant to logistics and supply chain operations
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team and handle multiple tasks
• Bachelor's degree or coursework in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field
• Experience or internship in logistics, supply chain, or a related sector is a plus

We are seeking a seasoned Assistant Manager in Logistics and Supply Chain, preferably with experience in the Automotive Industry, to oversee and optimize departmental operations, ensuring maximum efficiency and productivity across the supply chain and logistics functions.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in preparing Sales Budgets – with Sales activity trends
• Collaborating with the team to ensure Sales Objectives are met complete monthly sales analysis
• Gross profit analysis – sales vs cost of sales, management reporting, GP tends, improving gross profits
• Monitoring of overdue inventory and resolution of damaged inventory
• Customer relationship management – expanding current customer business environment
• Support, co-ordinate and completion of new projects and trial activities
• Handle process from Request for Quotation, Preparation of quote and order management
• Supervise and assist in SAP processing
• Rundown sheet management - Tracking with supplier and customer on hand information
• Ensure queries are resolved timeously - Quality, Damaged Stock, Overdue Debtors, Airfreight cost capturing as well as month end tasks
• First in First Out stock management and control

Requirements

• Matric
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management
• 5+ years prior experience years in an industrial or manufacturing setting, preferably Automotive with end-to-end Supply Chain Management
• SAP R3 experience

The Independent Institute of Education, Rosebank College, is part of the ADvTECH Group, Africa's leading private education provider. From our humble beginning in 1909, Rosebank College has grown to a student population of more than 30,000 students nationwide.

As we continue to expand and innovate, we invite passionate professionals to become part of our dynamic team. If you are driven by the desire to make a meaningful difference in students' lives and wish to contribute to an institution that values academic excellence, connection, and student success, we would love to hear from you.

Join us on our journey of shaping futures

Job Purpose:

The role of a Lecturer is the delivery of training and education of students; student consultations; the establishment of a knowledge base of the discipline through academic research & development; whilst providing overall support to Academic department.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Presenting content in a classroom environment (online or physical, as required)
• Arranging for consultations with students.
• Results analysis at a modular level.
• Marking assessments and providing constructive feedback
• Employing interventions for at-risk students.

Minimum Requirements:

• Qualifications –
• Honours degree in Logistics and Supply chain

Bachelor's degree in Logistics and Supply Chain

• Experience

• 1 to 3 years of industry-specific experience in area of specialisation

• 1 to 3 years lecturing experience.
• Solid understanding of the South African Further Education and Higher Education environment and regulatory framework
• Teaching-Learning theory
• Assessment methods and processes
• Teaching-Learning interventions
• Holistic lecturer and student support services

Key Competencies (Academic):

• Knowledge and understanding of the South African higher education systems and regulatory framework.
  
  Knowledge and understanding of the Teaching and Learning theory and interventions.
• The ability to provide student support services.
• The ability to work with and learn more about digitalized academic platforms.
• The ability to cope with a frequently changing environment and to adapt to evolving situations.
• Ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.
• Deadline orientated and can work well under pressure.
• Ability to manage time effectively.

Key Competencies (Operations):

• Knowledge and understanding of the South African higher education systems and regulatory framework.
• Ability to manage time effectively.
• Attention to detail.
• Customer service orientated.
• Ability to effectively cope with change.
• Deadline orientated and can work well under pressure.
• Be able to work in a team environment.
• Effective communication skills

Working Hours (Full Time):

Classes are scheduled from 08h00am until 17h00pm, Monday to Friday. Your working hours will depend on the modules allocated to you.

Salary:

Market related.

Rosebank College is an equal opportunities employer however preference will be given to EE and South African candidates.

Main Purpose

To deliver defined Distribution Centre (DC) Supply Chain operations cost effectively and within agreed service levels through operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Influence and provide input to the development of the Business Unit's (BU's) 1-year operating plan, budget and scorecard and ensure delivery thereof
• Ensure effective utilisation of the resources to deliver cost effective availability
• Drive operational excellence through integration
• Effectively use invocoms to ensure the delivery of team goals through relevant scorecards as per the strategy
• Review volumes and ensure optimal planning to meet DC agreed objectives
• Contribute to BU's Continuity Planning and ensure adequate contingencies are in place for operational contingencies
• Manage and integrate the delivery of the Service Level Agreement (SLA) with key stakeholders, e.g. Transport, Trunking, Cross-Docking and Equipment centre
• Implement the agreed continuous improvement activities to reduce cost and improve service
• Manage the end-to-end processes against business standards and operating procedures
• Ensure product integrity e.g. preventing temperature rejection, expired stock and damages
• Demonstrate effective leadership aligned to the Supply Chain strategy to ensure high standards of delivery
• Build, develop and entrench a high-performance culture within the Supply Chain Operations by providing leadership, guidance, support and hands-on coaching to the managers and staff
• Manage the Supply Chain Operations' EE targets, integrated performance management, talent management, succession planning, reward, recognition and employee relations in line with business requirements
• Manage and adhere to Woolworths' Supply Chain & Logistics policies, procedures and corporate governance principles
• Conduct benchmarking and implement continuous improvement projects
• Deliver sustainable community and environmental based activities

Key Competencies

What technical / functional competencies do you require?

• Knowledge & process understanding of Logistics & related distribution processes
• Working knowledge of inventory management process and systems
• PC literacy with specific proficiency in Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint
• Ability to anticipate issues & opportunities & act on them pro-actively
• Problem solving ability (e.g. day to day operations)
• Ability to analyse and interpret figures and information
• Asset management
• Understanding of consequential impacts of decisions made. – i.e. good judgement
• Understands financial and performance indicators and can act according to agreed targets
• Able to adapt working hours according to business needs
• Able to work in different temperature-controlled regimes e.g. Cold Chain and Frozens' area
• Able to manage a diverse workforce
• Understanding of process compliance
• Proven people skills e.g. facilitation, conflict, change management, performance management and employee relations management

What theoretical knowledge (e.g. degree/ diploma) does the job require?

• Three-year Supply Chain & Logistics / Commerce/ Business Management Diploma or Degree
• Quality assurance background in support of continuous improvement.
• Exposure to six sigma

What experience (e.g. previous exposure) does the job require?

• Five or more year's relevant Supply Chain working experience
• Experience in managing a large diverse workforce and relevant employee relations
• Working in a Supply Chain and Logistics, Retail / FMCG environment would be an advantage

Other key requirements

• The deliverables are not limited to the accountabilities specified in the job profile.
• These key accountabilities highlight the focus areas of the job.
• Specific and/or additional deliverables can be requested by management.
• The key responsibilities and accountabilities may change from time to time in response to changes in business strategy, operational requirements and shift rotation.

If you are interested in the above position please email your CV to stating clearly the position you are applying for.

"As a proud South African brand, Woolworths is committed to transformation. Meeting our employment equity goals will be taken into account in our recruitment decisions
."

If you have not had a response within 6 weeks of the closing date of this advert,

you may consider your application as unsuccessful.

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.

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

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.