Assistant Despatch Manager

SA Metal Group (Pty) Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading metal recycling company in Cape Town seeks an Assistant Despatch Manager to oversee daily dispatch operations, ensuring safety and compliance. The ideal candidate has 2-5 years of experience in production and logistics, alongside strong communication and problem-solving skills. This permanent role offers a competitive benefits package including a provident fund and life cover.

Benefits

Provident Fund

Life cover at 4 X annual salary

Funeral cover

15 X paid leave days per annum

Long service leave after five years of employment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-5 years’ experience in a production industry.
• Previous experience in a managerial or supervisory position required.
• Logistic experience necessary.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate despatch operations effectively.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Supervise team and manage stock and loading.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Multi-tasking skills

Good communication skills

Time management and organizational skills

Ability to work independently

Education

Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Overview

The Assistant Despatch Manager’s primary function is to provide professional, efficient and accurate service by supporting the daily dispatch operations. This role ensures accurate, timely, and safe movement of all materials, while maintaining documentation and assisting with team supervision and compliance efforts, ensure quality is according to the correct standards as well as ensuring that all health and safety measures are adhered to.

Responsibilities

• Despatch Coordination
• Documentation and Compliance
• Team Supervision
• Stock and Load management
• Fleet Coordination
• Safety and Yard Cleanliness
• Reporting
• Testing and ensuring that all metal that is purchased and dispatched is radiation free.
• Adhere to health and Safety regulations for department and staff.
• Inspect operators/ drivers’ machines daily.
• Ensure that loading instruction are followed correctly and liaise with dispatch manager, operations manager and divisional director to confirm all instructions.
• Ensure all instructions on loading checklist are done accurately.
• Confirm loading instructions received and indicate what commodity to load.
• Work according to planned schedule and follow instructions.
• Attend meetings (Safety & Production).
• Facilitate Health & Safety Toolbox Talks.
• Adhere to Health & Safety Regulations.

QUALIFYING EXPERIENCE

• Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent.
• A minimum of between 2-5 years’ experience in a production industry.
• Previous experience in a managerial or supervisory position.
• Logistic experience.
• Computer literate (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Problem-solving skills.
• Multi-tasking skills.
• Ability to effectively and efficiently utilize available resources.
• Excellent knowledge of Ferrous and Non-Ferrous metals.
• Knowledge of Company Rules & Regulations.
• Knowledge of production planning and goal setting.
• Good knowledge of H&S regulations.
• Flexible and willing to work overtime.
• Ability to write reports and procedure manuals.

QUALIFYING ATTRIBUTES

• Hardworking and Self-motivated.
• Inherent willingness to adhere to company policies and procedures.
• Trustworthiness and honesty.
• Being able to work under pressure.
• Good communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Time management and organizational skills.
• Professional work approach.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Not easily influenced negatively.
• Not easily intimidated.
• Ability to motivate people.
• Good Customer relations.
• Logical and detail orientated methodologies.
• Excellent standards in execution.
• Communication to strong business ethic and integrity.
• Willing to learn and carry out instructions.

OTHER INFORMATION

Job Title: Assistant Despatch Manager

Reporting to: Despatch Manager

Job Type: Permanent Position

Benefits include:

• Provident Fund
• Life cover at 4 X annual salary
• Funeral cover
• 15 X paid leave days per annum
• Long service leave after five years of employment

Standard hours

• 07h30 – 17h00: Monday to Thursday
• 07h30 – 16h00: Friday
• Will be required to work overtime as per operational requirements

External candidates are encouraged to apply for this vacancy on www.sametal.co.za/careers/ by no later than 06 October 2025.

We regret that it is not possible to contact all unsuccessful applicants. Applicants who have not been contacted within fourteen (14) days from the date of their submission should consider their application unsuccessful.

Please note that the successful candidate will receive a formal, written offer of employment after all applicable pre-employment checks have been completed. This offer will only be valid if it is signed by a company representative authorised to make such an offer. Representations made on behalf of the company in any other form do not constitute valid offers of employment and should not be construed as such.