225 Yard Manager jobs in South Africa

• Daily operations, planning and managing of the branch
• Negotiating purchases with suppliers
• Leading and managing a team in order to achieve operational requirements
• Ensuring Company policies and procedures and Health & Safety regulations are adhered to
• Ensure that staff members are trained on and strictly adhere to the Second Hand Goods Act
• Maintaining excellent customer relations
• Ensure that materials are accurately classified and graded at all times as per the set commodities list as per company policies and procedures
• Ensure that commodities are weight correctly at all times
  
  

• Minimum Grade 12 or equivalent
• Computer proficiency: packages required: MS Word, Excel
• Good numeracy skills
• Good communication skills
• Fully bilingual in English and Afrikaans
• Ability to work quickly and under pressure
• At least 3-5 years applicable managerial experience
• Basic knowledge of ferrous and non-ferrous metals
• Valid driver’s license
• Own reliable transport
• Good knowledge of the second-hand goods act
  
  

• Provident fund
• Medical aid
• Life cover at 4x annual salary
• Funeral cover
• 15 x paid leave days per annum
• Long service leave after five years of employment
  
  

Applicants must have the following requirements:

Must have a Diploma or Equivalent Qualifications in Logistics.
Must have 5-10 years of experience as a Manager in Logistics and Warehouses.
Must have a basic knowledge of national and international import or export legislation.
Must be able to effectively troubleshoot issues that arise in international freight transportation.
Must be able to demonstrate an understanding of basic accountancy.
Must have extensive report-writing skills.
Must be able to handle technical details relating to international transportation, such as regulations/INCO terms and any necessary documentation.
Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, and Microsoft PowerPoint.
Must have a valid drivers licence and passport.
If you don't hear back from us within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.

SALARY R600,000.00 P/A

• Lead and support a team of sales consultants. 

• Be a player in the development of collective performance. 

• Share information and facilitate communication within the team.

• Develop the team to meet strategic business objectives.

• Manage daily sales and customer relations.

• Build and implement the Business Action Plan of the department.

• Introduce efficiency, improvement measures for an optimal return and stakeholder value.

• Ensure the day-to-day management of the department is to respect the customer promise.

• Coordinate and contribute to the sales activities in store.

• Ensure quality customer relationship (internal and external).

• Develop and update own skills and knowledge.

• Assume leadership role on behalf of the HOD when the HOD is not available.

• Participate in teamwork to ensure quality service and productivity of the store.

• Ensuring optimal staff is available for delivering excellent customer service to all customers.

• Ensuring all stock is priced and displayed correctly.

• Training and developing of staff members.

• Grade 12 or NQF 4 equivalent. 

• Relevant tertiary qualifications will be an added advantage.

• Previous retail experience at a junior management level.  

• Excellent interpersonal skills.

• A team builder and a team player.

• Excellent customer service

• Self-confident, hardworking and leads by example.

• Customer-centric.

• Sense of responsibility.

• Analytical. 

• Assertive and challenge status quo.

Description

To ensure the effective operation and maintenance of the Retail store environment

Requirements

REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION / TRAINING

• Grade 12

REQUIRED MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE / COMPETENCIES

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

Closing date : 23 June 2025

Please note that correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Applicants who have not heard from us within 30 days of the closing date may assume that their applications have been unsuccessful and are hereby thanked for their interest. The filling of these positions will be aligned to AFGRIs Employment Equity Policy

Applicants are informed that in order to consider any application for employment we will have to process your personal information.

A law known as the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) provides that when one processes anothers personal information such collection retention dissemination and use of that persons personal information must be done in a lawful and transparent manner.

In order to give effect to this right we are under a duty to provide you with a number of details pertaining to the processing of your personal information. These details are housed under the HR Processing Notice which can be accessed and viewed on the AFGRI Group website which HR Processing Notice we request you kindly download and read.

Work Level

Junior Management

Job Type

Permanent

Salary

Market Related

EE Position

Location

Nigel

Required Experience :

Junior IC

Key Skills

Shipping & Receiving,Inventory Control,Forklift,Continuous Improvement,Warehouse Management,Warehouse Experience,Warehouse Distribution Experience,Warehouse Management System,Leadership Experience,Supervising Experience,Logistics,3PL

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Warehouse Manager within a leading FMCG Food Manufacturing company located in Vereeniging.

Requirements:

1. Diploma / Degree in Supply Chain Management / Logistics
2. Minimum of 5 years’ of FMCG Warehouse Management Experience
3. Minimum of 7 years’ continuous operations management experience is required
4. Knowledge of Lean Green Belt is essential

Correspondence will only be conducted with short listed candidates. Should you not hear from us within 3 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

The Warehouse operations manager oversees the receipt, storage and dispatch of products in a safe and efficient way. He/she mobilizes his/her team and sets up the right processes and tools to ensure his/her site’s main objectives are met in terms of Safety, Quality, Service and Costs.

Academic and Trade Qualifications

• 3 year Supply Chain degree or equivalent
• Up to date with logistics legislation, development and best practice

Work Experience and Skills

• Minimum 8 – 10 years’ experience in FMCG supply chain operations
• SAP Experience preferred
• Proven experience in warehouse operations and productivity initiatives.
• Experience in leading, managing and developing people
• Strong understanding of relevant regulations and legislation
• Excellent computer skills (MS Office), numeracy and analytical skills

Do things your way, the way you work, the way you develop, the way you progress, it’s up to you.

Working here you will need to enjoy a fast pace, complexity and it can get a little challenging. But it’s packed with opportunities. You’ll work with some of the best-known brands in the world, Such as Nutriday, Yogisip, Inkomazi etc. We absolutely guarantee that you can just be yourself.

Be innovative and entrepreneurial and the impact you could make might just amaze you. Join our movement for a healthier world. One planet one health BY You. For more information about Danone, our divisions and culture, please explore careers.danone.com.

We offer:

A job which could easily turn in to a career in Danone. We believe everyone is born with superpowers, something which comes natural to you. We know this uniqueness is something which brings both excellence as well as energy, so we believe in all Danoner’s potential and when we build careers based on these superpowers and when we develop everyone’s potential to the fullest magic happens. This is how we like to see Talent Management in Danone.

Dedicated to bringing health through food to as many people as possible, we are a leading global food & beverage company built on four businesses: Essential Dairy and Plant-Based Products, Waters, Early Life Nutrition and Medical Nutrition.

At IDEMIA, we aim to offer our employees, a dynamic and exciting environment where you have opportunities for career growth and professional development.

Internal mobility is a great way for you to energize your career and to build your personal brand. It’s also a great way to explore other functions, professions or countries as IDEMIA operates in different businesses and in 50+ locations around the world.

Purpose

This role manages processes and teams associated with planning, directing, and monitoring all warehouse activities related to movement, storage, and inventory control of materials, finished goods, tools, and packaging.

Key Missions

• Defines and monitors departmental KPIs in line with Global KPI and reports
• Oversees departmental audit schedule and integrity
• Furnishes departmental reports for outside stakeholders, such as schedules of goods in process, needs for future use, forecast estimates
• Analyzes warehouse stock to review for slow moving or obsolete materials and manage the scrap including secure materials
• Defines training requirements for Warehouse team and monitor training progress utilizing skills matrix to ensure team flexibility
• Oversee Warehouse equipment and ensure safe use
• Maintains relationships with major shipping, consumables, and facility vendors ensuring high levels of service and minimal cost
• Manages the implementation of best practice tools and techniques such as Management Inventory Tools, Kaizen, ISO 91, 5S, department policies, specifications and requirements
• Oversees conformance to all Security Standards and Operational Systems including PCI, SOC I and customer requirements
• Assists in external reviews
• Manages Warehouse Team including annual performance review, departmental staffing, employee discipline and morale
• Supervises professional level employees (typically entry or experienced level) and may also supervise some para
• professional employees
• Participates in goal and objective setting for team members for achievement of operational results
• Faces problems that may be difficult but typically are not complex
• Ensures policies, practices and procedures are understood and followed by direct reports, customers and stakeholders
• Provides daily coaching to team members

Profile & Other Information

Seize all the opportunities of our fast-paced environment. Expect the unexpected.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum Grade 12 with additional certifications preferred.
• Valid Driver's License (essential).
• 2+ years supervisory experience in a warehouse environment.
• 5+ years in warehouse, logistics, or operations roles.

Skills & Competencies

• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel and SAGE Evolution (or similar).
• Strong knowledge of inventory control and warehouse best practices.
• Leadership skills with the ability to motivate teams and delegate effectively.
• Excellent communication, time management, and problem-solving abilities.
• Familiarity with ISO and SHEQ requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise daily operations: receiving, picking, packing, and dispatching.
• Ensure warehouse layout optimizes space and workflow.
• Control operational costs and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Maintain compliance with company policies and safety regulations.
• Provide support with driving and delivery when needed (valid driver's license required).

• Oversee stock control and reconciliations.
• Conduct and manage stock takes, ensuring accuracy and minimal discrepancies.
• Monitor non-stock items and minimize scrap in line with environmental standards.
• Ensure all items are stored neatly and labelled correctly.

• Manage dispatch processes to ensure on-time, in-full delivery.
• Plan efficient delivery routes and manage freight forwarders.
• Ensure the company's fleet is well maintained and compliant with traffic laws.

• Supervise receiving processes to ensure quality and accuracy of deliveries.
• Oversee container offloading, checking, and binning.

• Compile and submit regular reports on stock, fleet, variances, and inventory.
• Monitor slow-moving and dead stock.
• Order PPE and support admin needs.

• Enforce health, safety, and environmental policies (OHS Act, stacking regulations).
• Promote a clean, safe warehouse environment.
• Participate in audits, incident reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives.