263 Warehouse Supervisor jobs in South Africa

The Warehouse Supervisor will manage the receiving, handling, storing, picking, and packing activities of the warehouse, ensuring that quality standards are met or exceeded. The warehouse manager must achieve inventory accuracy and coordinate order fulfilment.

Main Responsibilities

• Ensure that the warehouse operates at peak efficiency — with customer satisfaction the primary goal — by supervising, organising, and training warehouse employees and establishing, monitoring, and managing operational goals.
• Develop warehouse operations systems by determining product handling and storage requirements, equipment utilisation, inventory, gate processes, and shipping methods.
• Train and manage the warehouse team to solve day-to-day operational issues and reach short- and long-term performance goals.
• Oversee daily operations while controlling and managing inventory and logistics.
• Review and prepare workflows, staffing requirements, space allocations, equipment layouts, and action plans that meet company standards for productivity, quality, and customer service.
• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by establishing and enforcing standards and procedures and by complying with legal regulations.
• Supervise daily warehouse activities, including quality assurance, inventory control, space management, logistics, floor productivity, shipping, and customer service.
• Schedule and oversee warehouse team, and manage the flow and quality of work to maximise efficiency and minimise overtime.
• Inspect equipment, tools, and machinery regularly, and oversee general maintenance when necessary.
  
• Ad Hoc or other related duties as assigned.

Required skills and qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent) in logistics or supply chain management
• Three or more years of experience in a warehouse role managing hourly employees
• Proficiency with warehouse procedures and policies
• Excellent problem-solving skills and leadership qualities
• Ability to work collaboratively with all levels of company staff
• Ability to deliver effective feedback, both written and verbal
• Full professional proficiency in Afrikaans and English (speaking and writing)
• High proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  

WAREHOUSE SUPERVISOR / EAST LONDON – To oversee and coordinate daily warehouse activities, ensuring efficient receipt, storage, and dispatch of goods. Maintain inventory accuracy, enforce safety procedures, and lead a team to meet productivity targets.

Minimum Requirements;

Proven experience in a warehouse supervisory or similar role.

Strong leadership and team management skills.

Good understanding of warehouse operations and inventory systems (e.g., WMS).

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Forklift license (advantageous).

Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.

Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.

Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Matric certificate; post-matric qualification in logistics or supply chain (preferred).

Key Responsibilities:

Supervise and coordinate warehouse operations, including receiving, storing, picking, packing, and shipping.

Lead and motivate a team of warehouse staff, providing training and performance management.

Monitor stock control systems and ensure inventory accuracy.

Enforce health, safety, and hygiene standards in accordance with company policies and legal regulations.

Ensure all documentation and records are accurately maintained.

Liaise with internal departments (procurement, logistics, sales) to ensure smooth workflow.

Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.

Prepare and submit regular reports on warehouse performance and KPIs.

Salary: R8,000 – R10,000 per month

Application Process:

Are you an experienced Warehouse Supervisor looking to take the next step in your career? Join a dynamic team in Paarden Eiland, Cape Town, and contribute to a leading company specializing in logistics, distribution, and supply chain solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily warehouse operations to ensure smooth and efficient workflow
• Supervise and coordinate the activities of warehouse staff
• Manage inventory levels and ensure accurate stock control
• Implement and maintain health and safety standards within the warehouse
• Ensure timely and accurate dispatch and receipt of goods
• Maintain accurate records of stock movements and reports
• Liaise with other departments to meet logistical requirements
• Conduct regular team briefings and performance evaluations
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years experience in a warehouse supervisor role
Grade 12 qualification
Own transport is essential
Bilingual in English & Afrikaans
Willing to work every second Saturday and overtime as and when required

If you meet the above criteria and are ready to lead a dedicated team in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you!

Warehouse Supervisor Somerset West Cape Town

Our warehouse client in Somerset West is looking for a Warehouse Supervisor with 4-5 years experience in supervising warehouse staff and warehouse operations. Reporting to operations manager. Managing warehouse assistants and adhoc staff when needed.

Salary Market related

Requirements and preferred experience

Matric

Five years experience working in warehouse supervision/management and/or stock control.

Experience with export freight forwarding and clearing essential

Forklift license advantageous.

Experience with FMCG

Job Responsibilities

Supervisor of Warehouse operations and supervising 3 warehouse staff reporting to operations manager

Experience with Goods receiving/dispatch

Variance reporting - communicate to procurement and arrange uplift/resupply

Responsible for picking accuracy

Ordering warehouse packaging and office materials

Maintain and report on Warehouse assets

Develop warehouse team abilities/skills

Inventory management - Report on redundant/slow moving stock

Develop optimised consignment stock re-orders

Planning and booking freight including couriers

Export documentation for cross-border dispatch and Checking manifests

Communicating dispatches to clients and destination warehouses

Review and upgrade of all dispatch documentation

Frogg Recruitment

Key responsibilities and duties:

• Supervise and support warehouse staff by assigning tasks, providing guidance, and conducting performance evaluations.
• Plan and oversee despatch and delivery schedules to ensure efficient and timely movement of goods, working closely with carriers and suppliers to track shipments and resolve any issues.
• Monitor stock levels, conduct regular inventory counts, and maintain accurate records to meet customer demands.
• Identify and implement strategies to enhance warehouse efficiency, reduce costs, and improve productivity.
• Enforce safety and security protocols to ensure a safe working environment and prevent damage, theft, or loss.
• Train new team members to ensure they understand their roles and responsibilities and perform effectively.
• Address customer inquiries and complaints related to shipping and receiving, providing timely and satisfactory resolutions.
• Maintain a clean, organised warehouse in compliance with health and safety regulations.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent qualification
• Proven experience in a supervisory role within a warehouse or distribution center
• Strong knowledge of warehouse and shipping operations
• Excellent organizational, leadership, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities
• Familiarity with safety and security protocols

• Supervise Warehouse Staff and daily activities
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure seamless operations
• Oversee inventory management and maintain accurate records
• Ensure compliance with safety and security regulations
• Optimize processes to increase efficiency and productivity
• Resolve issues and discrepancies as they arise
• CLEAN CRIMINAL RECORD - will be verified

The Warehouse Supervisor will manage the receiving, handling, storing, picking, and packing activities of the warehouse, ensuring that quality standards are met or exceeded. The warehouse manager must achieve inventory accuracy and coordinate order fulfilment.

Main Responsibilities

• Ensure that the warehouse operates at peak efficiency — with customer satisfaction the primary goal — by supervising, organising, and training warehouse employees and establishing, monitoring, and managing operational goals.
• Develop warehouse operations systems by determining product handling and storage requirements, equipment utilisation, inventory, gate processes, and shipping methods.
• Train and manage the warehouse team to solve day-to-day operational issues and reach short- and long-term performance goals.
• Oversee daily operations while controlling and managing inventory and logistics.
• Review and prepare workflows, staffing requirements, space allocations, equipment layouts, and action plans that meet company standards for productivity, quality, and customer service.
• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by establishing and enforcing standards and procedures and by complying with legal regulations.
• Supervise daily warehouse activities, including quality assurance, inventory control, space management, logistics, floor productivity, shipping, and customer service.
• Schedule and oversee warehouse team, and manage the flow and quality of work to maximise efficiency and minimise overtime.
• Inspect equipment, tools, and machinery regularly, and oversee general maintenance when necessary.
  
• Ad Hoc or other related duties as assigned.

Required skills and qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent) in logistics or supply chain management
• Three or more years of experience in a warehouse role managing hourly employees
• Proficiency with warehouse procedures and policies
• Excellent problem-solving skills and leadership qualities
• Ability to work collaboratively with all levels of company staff
• Ability to deliver effective feedback, both written and verbal
• Full professional proficiency in Afrikaans and English (speaking and writing)
• High proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  

JOB PROFILE

JOB PURPOSE

• The purpose of the role is to oversee and supervise all aspects of warehouse operations, to optimize the warehouse's efficiency and effectiveness, ensuring the accurate and timely dispatch of orders whilst upholding stock control measures and safety protocols.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Warehouse Control.
• Stock Control.
• Distribution Control.
• Receiving Control.
• Administration.
• SHEQ Integrated Management System control.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES WAREHOUSE CONTROL

• Strategically control the warehouse in conjunction with the company’s policies and strategic objectives.
li>Control receiving, picking, packing and distribution processes effectively.
• Control day-to-day operations of the warehouse to achieve Departmental objectives and targets.
• Cost management of all warehouse activities.
  
  • Identify opportunities to reduce warehouse costs and implement processes to achieve these savings, in conjunction with the Branch Manager.
• Employee relations management of warehouse employees.
• Maintain effective working relationship with sales teams in terms of job scheduling and resource management to ensure satisfactory service to clients.
• Responsible to inspect stacking and storage practices in the warehouse in line with the General Safety Regulations (Annexure A)
• Assist in another position if there is an operational constraint.
• Assist with driving responsibilities, including driving a company vehicle, if hold a valid driver’s license.
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• Comply with all traffic laws and follow safe driving practices while operating a company vehicle.
• Loading and unloading deliveries.
• Maintain accurate records of deliveries and ensure all relevant paperwork is signed and returned.
• Provide excellent customer service.

STOCK CONTROL

• Ensure stock control and reconcile with data storage system.
  
  • Stock reflecting on SAGE must be in saleable condition.
  • Management of all non-stock items (in-and out).
• Oversee, complete, and ensure stock takes are conducted and system deviations are inspected, as required.
• Ensure that all stock is correctly and neatly located, binned, and maintaining a tidy display of the products.
• Ensure all stock discrepancies are investigated accordingly.
• Control and minimize scrap and ensure authorisation before any items are scrapped.
  
  • Ensure silicone is discarded according to environmental legislation.
  • Ensure Touch up spray is discarded according to environmental legislation.
• Setup warehouse layout and ensure efficient space utilization.
  
  • Ensure all stock items are allocated to bins.
  • Ensure all bins are labelled correctly.
• Ensure all stock is packaged according to company procedures to prevent damage.
  • All stock in bins to be neatly wrapped to prevent damages.
• Conduct stock counts, as required.

DISTRIBUTION CONTROL

• Control logistics function, ensuring all orders are dispatched timeously, including:
  
  • Manage freight forwarders and ensure timeous collection from couriers.
  • Ensure routes are planned and optimized to minimize delivery times and costs.
• Control dispatch quality, delivery times, transport costs and efficiency.
• Ensure dispatch accuracy as per Invoice, on time and in full, as per Dispatch Procedures.
• Ensure IBTR’s (Inter-Branch Transfers) are completed as per company procedures.
li>Check and verify shipping records, manage queries on shipping shortages or overages timeously.
• Ensure uptime of fleet to deliver on customer service requirements, including:
  
  • Preventative/ad hoc maintenance and readiness for unplanned downtime.
  • Ensure all vehicles are serviced as per service schedules.
  • Ensure all vehicle inspections are completed weekly as per company procedures.
• Ensure all drivers comply with the Road Traffic Act and/ Or AARTO that the delivery fleet is compliant with any associated regulations and/or other legal requirements.

RECEIVING CONTROL

• Ensure that all deliveries are received, checked for accuracy, and processed in a timely manner.
• Ensure stock received via containers are correct and meets company quality standards.
  
  • Ensure documented quality checks is completed on each shipment and review accordingly.
• Ensure all stock are packed into correct bins as per company procedures.
  
  • All stock in bins to be neatly wrapped to prevent damages.
• Assist with the loading and unloading of products from vehicles and containers.

ADMINISTRATION

• Produce reports and statistics monthly.
  
  • IN/OUT status report.
  • Vehicle Drops and mileage reports.
  • Vehicle and equipment maintenance.
  • Inventory slow movers and dead stock report.
  • Stock variance report.
  • Stocktake progress report.
  • Stock valuation report.
  • Stock shortage reports.
  • Overtime and short time report. (If required).
  • OTIF Report. (If required).
  • Inspect x codes (BOM Control codes) and ensure that all x codes on the system are cleared to 0.
• Order PPE for employees, according to company processes, in conjunction with the Branch Manager.
• Any other warehouse administrative tasks as required by the Branch Manager.

SHEQ INTEGRATED MANAGEMENT SYSTEM CONTROL

• Ensure adherence to the OHS Act.
  
  • Take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves of other persons.
  • Co-operate with the employer to enable prescribed duties or requirements to be complied with.
  • Carry out any lawful order given and obey the health and safety rules and procedures.
  • Report any unsafe or unhealthy situation to the employer.
  • Report any incident to the employer.
  • Comply with health and safety processes.
• Ensure the warehouse maintains and complies with standards of health and safety, and hygiene always.
  
  • Always maintain high standards of housekeeping.
  • Ensure PPE is always worn in the warehouse.
• Participate in any Integrated Management System activities as required.
• Identify and report opportunities for improvement, Non-Conformances, and Incidents in area of responsibility.
• Ensure adherence to all company policies and procedures.
• Always maintain a high level of customer service levels standards.

KEY JOB REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS

• Grade 12 with at least 1 or 2 additional short course certifications.
• Valid Motor Vehicle Driver's licence.

EXPERIENCE

• 2 years’ experience in a similar position.
li>5 years’ experience in an operations / warehousing environment.

SKILL REQUIREMENT

• Computer literacy with Proficiency in MS Excel at an intermediate level.
• Proficient in SAGE Evolution, or similar, at an intermediate level.
• Strong leadership skills to effectively manage a team of warehouse staff, assign tasks, set priorities, and ensure productivity.
• The capability to prioritize tasks, work under deadlines, and meet productivity target while maintaining accuracy.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate with staff, suppliers, customers, and other stakeholders.

JOB PROFILE

JOB PURPOSE

• The purpose of the role is to oversee and supervise all aspects of warehouse operations, to optimize the warehouse's efficiency and effectiveness, ensuring the accurate and timely dispatch of orders whilst upholding stock control measures and safety protocols.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Warehouse Control.
• Stock Control.
• Distribution Control.
• Receiving Control.
• Administration.
• SHEQ Integrated Management System control.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• WAREHOUSE CONTROL
  
  • Strategically control the warehouse in conjunction with the company’s policies and strategic objectives.
  li>Control receiving, picking, packing and distribution processes effectively.
  • Control day-to-day operations of the warehouse to achieve Departmental objectives and targets.
  • Cost management of all warehouse activities.
    
    • Identify opportunities to reduce warehouse costs and implement processes to achieve these savings, in conjunction with the Branch Manager.
  • Employee relations management of warehouse employees.
  • Maintain effective working relationship with sales teams in terms of job scheduling and resource management to ensure satisfactory service to clients.
  • Responsible to inspect stacking and storage practices in the warehouse in line with the General Safety Regulations (Annexure A)
  • Assist in another position if there is an operational constraint.
  • Assist with driving responsibilities, including driving a company vehicle, if hold a valid driver’s license.
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  • Comply with all traffic laws and follow safe driving practices while operating a company vehicle.
  • Loading and unloading deliveries.
  • Maintain accurate records of deliveries and ensure all relevant paperwork is signed and returned.
  • Provide excellent customer service.
• Manage temporary labourers’ costs and staffing, within company guidelines.
li>Ensure adequate staffing requirements in the warehouse.

KEY JOB REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS

• Grade 12 with at least 1 or 2 additional short course certifications.
• Valid Motor Vehicle Driver's licence.

EXPERIENCE

• 2 years' experience in a similar position.
• 5 years' experience in an operations/warehousing environment.

SKILL REQUIREMENT

• Computer literacy with Proficiency in Ms Excel at an intermediate level.
• Proficient in SAGE Evolution, or similar, at an intermediate level.
• Strong analytical skills to be able to identify and solve problems quickly and efficiently to ensure smooth warehouse operations.
• The capacity to prioritize tasks, work under deadlines, and meet productivity targets while maintaining accuracy.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate with staff, suppliers, customers,
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate with staff, suppliers, customers, and other stakeholders.