90 Warehouse Operations jobs in Johannesburg

Job Title: Warehouse Operations Manager - Hands ON

Mandatory - Beverage Industry

Location: Sandton - Johannesburg,

Salary: R35 000 - R50 000 CTC Negotiable (DOE)

We're seeking a dynamic leader who isn't afraid to get their hands dirty. If you thrive on the energy of the warehouse floor and excel at optimizing people and processes, this is your role.

Are you a hands-on leader ready to drive excellence in a dynamic warehouse environment?

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a proactive and experienced Warehouse Operations Manager to join a fast-paced and growing operation. If you are a leader who isn't afraid to roll up your sleeves and you thrive on optimizing processes and developing teams, we want to hear from you.

About the Role:

In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for the end-to-end management of our warehouse operations. You will ensure efficiency, accuracy, and safety while leading and motivating a dedicated team to exceed performance targets.

Your Key Responsibilities:

Operational Management:

• Oversee all daily warehouse activities: receiving, storing, picking, packing, and dispatch.

• Take a hands-on role in loading/unloading, stock movement, and physical inventory handling.

• Ensure all operational KPIs (e.g., picking accuracy, dispatch times, stock rotation) are consistently met or exceeded.

• Maintain and continuously improve warehouse layout and storage optimization.

Staff Supervision & Development:

• Lead, train, and motivate a team of warehouse operatives and supervisors.

• Develop rot, manage workload distribution, and ensure adequate staffing levels.

• Conduct regular team briefings and performance reviews.

• Foster a positive culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.

Inventory Control:

• Maintain 100% accurate inventory records using our WMS or manual systems.

• Monitor stock levels and lead cycle counts and full stock takes.

• Investigate and resolve any stock discrepancies promptly and effectively.

Health, Safety & Compliance:

• Ensure full compliance with all Health & Safety legislation and internal policies.

• Conduct regular risk assessments, safety audits, and team training.

• Champion and maintain safe systems of work and correct manual handling practices.

Process & Continuous Improvement:

• Identify, propose, and implement process improvements to boost efficiency and reduce costs.

• Liaise closely with internal departments (Procurement, Sales, Customer Service) to ensure seamless operations.

• Provide accurate and timely reporting on KPIs and operational metrics.

What We're Looking For (The Essentials):

• Proven experience in a senior warehouse or logistics supervisory/management role.

• A true hands-on approach with a willingness to be physically involved in daily operations.

• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Solid understanding of end-to-end warehouse processes, stock control, and goods flow.

• Familiarity with WMS systems and proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel).

• In-depth knowledge of Health & Safety regulations and warehouse risk management.

• Ability to work under pressure, prioritize effectively, and meet tight deadlines.

What Will Make You Stand Out (The Desirables):

• A valid Forklift Truck license (Counterbalance and/or Reach).

• Experience within a fast-moving, high-volume environment (e.g., FMCG, e-commerce).

• Experience working with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).

Key Competencies:

• Leadership & Team Management

• Problem Solving

• Planning & Organizing

• Attention to Detail

• Communication

• Accountability

• Adaptability

Ready to take the next step in your career?

If you are a decisive and operational leader looking to make a significant impact, we encourage you to apply.

Ready to make an impact?

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Lumina Personnel

Job Title: Warehouse Operations Manager - Hands ON

Location: Sandton - Johannesburg,

Salary: R25 000 - R30 000 Negotiable

We're seeking a dynamic leader who isn't afraid to get their hands dirty. If you thrive on the energy of the warehouse floor and excel at optimizing people and processes, this is your role.

Your Mission:
To own the end-to-end operation of our warehouse, ensuring peak performance in safety, accuracy, and efficiency. You'll be the key driver behind your team's success.

Requirements:

• A Proven Leader with solid warehouse/ logistics management experience.
• Hands-On and willing to jump in to load, unload, and move stock alongside your team.
• A Problem-Solver with strong knowledge of WMS, safety protocols, and warehouse processes.
• A Clear Communicator who can motivate a team and hold them accountable.

• Forklift Licence advantages
• Experience in a fast-moving environment (FMCG/e-commerce)
• ERP system knowledge (e.g., SAP, Oracle)

RESONSIBILITIES

• Lead & Develop a team of warehouse operatives through hands-on coaching and clear direction.
• Guarantee Efficiency by overseeing daily activities—from receiving to dispatch—and smashing KPI targets.
• Ensure Accuracy by managing inventory control and resolving discrepancies head-on.
• Champion Safety by upholding the highest health, safety, and compliance standards.
• Drive Improvement by constantly seeking ways to optimize workflows and warehouse layout and product rotation.

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Lumina Personnel

• Manage delivery of the performance targets based on defined timelines.
• Organise work and ensure all team members understand their tasks.
• Manage and monitor performance.
• Conduct training and provide feedback.
• Review warehouse processes and procedures for continuous improvement.
• Receive local and international shipments.
• Manage inbound process including offloading stock, physical staging of stock.
• Ensure quality management is adhered to.
• Ensure stock is accurately recorded and reflected in the warehouse management system.
• Manage the accurate picking of parts based on customer orders as per the picking slips.
• Maintain high quality, safety, health and efficiency standards.
• Manage efficient handover of parts to the service providers to ensure the stock is dispatched.

Qualifications:

• Grade: 12 Matric Certificate.
• Supply Chain Management (or equivalent NQF Level 5).

Skill:

• Leadership and organisational skills.
• Must have the ability to mediate conflict.
• Must be able to work well under extreme pressure and produce results accordingly.
• Good communication (oral and written) & interpersonal relations skills.
• Problem Solving Skills.

Experience:

• 2-3 years experience in warehouse operations, ideally within the automotive industry.

Closing date: 19 September 2025

Are you ready to take the next step in your warehouse career? We're looking for a
hands-on Assistant Warehouse Operations Manager
to help us drive operational excellence, improve efficiency, and support the seamless running of our Distribution Centre.

This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys problem-solving, and has a strong background in warehouse leadership and logistics management.

What You'll Be Doing

As our Assistant Warehouse Operations Manager, you'll:

• Oversee daily warehouse operations: receiving, storage, inventory management, order fulfilment, and shipping.
• Manage warehouse layout, logistics flows, and ensure orders and shipments are processed accurately and on time.
• Implement quality control standards, ensuring compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Monitor performance, analyse data, and drive continuous improvements to boost efficiency and reduce costs.
• Lead and support inventory management, including audits, cycle counts, forecasting, and ERP/WMS usage.
• Promote and enforce health & safety standards in line with South African legislation.
• Guide and mentor warehouse managers, supervisors, and staff, fostering accountability and collaboration.
• Assist in managing facilities, equipment maintenance, vendor relationships, and cost controls.
• Prepare and present key reports, while contributing to strategic projects and improvement initiatives.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in
  warehouse operations or logistics management
  (assistant manager, supervisor, or similar).
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and guide large teams.
• Solid knowledge of
  inventory management systems (ERP/WMS)
  .
• Excellent problem-solving, planning, and organisational skills.
• Hands-on approach with a focus on efficiency, accuracy, and safety.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across departments.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a company that values innovation, teamwork, and continuous growth.
• Opportunity to shape and streamline processes while growing your leadership career.
• Dynamic, fast-paced environment where your impact is seen daily.

If this role entices you - apply now

If you do not hear back from us within two weeks, please consider your application to be unsuccessful.

The main purpose of this position is to ensure that staff receive necessary training to operate safely and efficiently and optimize their performance. Research, development, and updating of training material as required. Manage administration regarding training facilitation. The Incumbent should be passionate about helping people learn and grow. Excellent communication skills & strong personality are essential in this role.

DURATION

• 12 Months Fixed Term Contract

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Create and Update process improvement training and coaching, mentoring and shadowing programs.
• Delivery process improvement training to employees and additional soft skills training session to help develop employees at all levels of the business.
• Evaluate and ensure effective delivery of process training and coaching and mentoring programs.
• Organize Training Champions, Coaches and Mentor to support new employees and monitor their performance and organize initiatives to drive improvements and efficiencies in warehouse.
• Partner with and support internal and external stakeholders to deliver training that improves efficiencies within warehousing operation.
• Foster, promote and contribute to a positive team environment throughout the warehouse

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• NQF Level 5 (240 credits on level 8 framework) Qualification in Training & Higher Education / Industrial Psychology / ETDP (Education Training and Development Practices) or related
• Good understanding of effective learning and training content development methods.
• Min. 2 years of experience in delivering classroom training to employees at different levels
• Shop Floor/ Dojo training experience preferable.
• Must have experience working within warehousing and operations.
• Supervisory experience in warehousing, logistics/ manufacturing environment will be an advantage.
• Knowledge of MS Office applications and Excel.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Complex calculations on planning and resources allocation.
• Insight & expertise to do trouble shooting and problem solving.
• Insight & expertise to initiate and implement successful Kaizen projects

COMPETENCIES:

• Planning and organizing
• Communication
• Technical knowledge and skills.
• Initiative
• Attention to detail
• Problem solving
• Quality awareness
• Teamwork

THIS APPOINTMENT WILL BE MADE IN LINE WITH THE COMPANY’S EMPLOYMENT EQUITY POLICY

The main purpose of this position is to ensure that staff receive necessary training to operate safely and efficiently and optimize their performance. Research, development, and updating of training material as required. Manage administration regarding training facilitation. The Incumbent should be passionate about helping people learn and grow. Excellent communication skills & strong personality are essential in this role.

DURATION

• 12 Months Fixed Term Contract

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Create and Update process improvement training and coaching, mentoring and shadowing programs.
• Delivery process improvement training to employees and additional soft skills training session to help develop employees at all levels of the business.
• Evaluate and ensure effective delivery of process training and coaching and mentoring programs.
• Organize Training Champions, Coaches and Mentor to support new employees and monitor their performance and organize initiatives to drive improvements and efficiencies in warehouse.
• Partner with and support internal and external stakeholders to deliver training that improves efficiencies within warehousing operation.
• Foster, promote and contribute to a positive team environment throughout the warehouse

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• NQF Level credits on level 8 framework) Qualification in Training & Higher Education / Industrial Psychology / ETDP (Education Training and Development Practices) or related
• Good understanding of effective learning and training content development methods.
• Min. 2 years of experience in delivering classroom training to employees at different levels
• Shop Floor/ Dojo training experience preferable.
• Must have experience working within warehousing and operations.
• Supervisory experience in warehousing, logistics/ manufacturing environment will be an advantage.
• Knowledge of MS Office applications and Excel.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Complex calculations on planning and resources allocation.
• Insight & expertise to do trouble shooting and problem solving.
• Insight & expertise to initiate and implement successful Kaizen projects

COMPETENCIES:

• Planning and organizing
• Communication
• Technical knowledge and skills.
• Initiative
• Attention to detail
• Problem solving
• Quality awareness
• Teamwork

THIS APPOINTMENT WILL BE MADE IN LINE WITH THE COMPANY'S
EMPLOYMENT EQUITY
POLICY

Decofurn
, a leading national furniture retailer with a fast-paced, high-volume distribution network, is looking for a seasoned
Distribution Centre (DC) Manager
to oversee our core logistics hub. This role is perfect for a strategic, detail-driven leader with a passion for operational excellence and a proven track record in large-scale distribution environments.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a leading retail brand that's growing nationwide.
• Play a
  strategic leadership role
  where your ideas and expertise truly matter.
• Work in a
  tech-enabled DC environment
  with an advanced
  WMS that simplifies processes and drives accuracy
• Competitive
  salary, benefits, and performance-based incentives.
• Join a
  culture that rewards innovation, efficiency, and leadership.

What You'll Do

• Lead and inspire
  a high-performing warehouse team, driving excellence in stock accuracy, cost control, and turnaround times.
• Own the DC operations
  – from receiving and storage to dispatch and distribution – ensuring seamless support to all our stores.
• Optimise processes
  to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and deliver exceptional service levels.
• Collaborate with stakeholders
  across supply chain, stores, and suppliers to keep operations running smoothly.
• Ensure
  100% compliance
  with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and company policies.

What You Bring to the Table

• A proven track record in warehouse or DC management (10+ years) – preferably warehouse/DC management in retail, FMCG, or supply chain.
• Strong experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and inventory control software
• Strong leadership skills – you know how to get the best out of your team.
• Excellent knowledge of inventory systems and operational processes.
• A solutions-driven mindset – you see challenges as opportunities to improve.
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment while achieving ambitious KPIs.

Your Impact Will Be Measured By

• On-time, accurate deliveries to our stores.
• Tight stock control and minimal shrinkage.
• Efficient cost management without compromising quality.
• A motivated team that delivers results.

What's in It for You?

• Competitive salary package and incentives.
• Career growth in a nationally expanding retail group.
• A supportive, hands-on leadership team that values innovation and results.
• The chance to build processes, leave your mark, and grow with the business.

Don't miss this opportunity to lead, grow, and make an impact