Bulk Distribution Supervisor

Linde plc; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Afrox, a Linde company, is seeking a Distribution Supervisor to oversee daily Bulk Distribution activities in Pietermaritzburg. You will lead driver performance, attendance and policy compliance while ensuring timely, accurate product delivery and fleet utilization.

Join a market-leading gas and welding products group. This role emphasizes strong leadership, planning and problem-solving skills, with emphasis on health, safety and transport compliance. A valid driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• Matric with a diploma or degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Transport Management, or equivalent.
• 3–5 years in distribution, transport, or logistics operations.
• At least 2 years of supervisory experience.
• Strong leadership, planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and transport compliance requirements.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily distribution and delivery activities for Bulk Distribution.
• Manage driver performance, attendance and policy compliance.
• Ensure timely and accurate delivery of products to customers.
• Monitor fleet utilization, vehicle inspections, and maintenance requirements.
• Investigate and resolve delivery, customer service, and operational issues.
• Maintain compliance with health, safety, and transport legislation.
• Manage distribution costs, productivity, and operational efficiencies.

Skills

Leadership

Planning

Problem solving

MS Office

Health & Safety compliance

Driver's license

Education

Matric Diploma/Degree

Tools

None

Job description

Posted on: 10/16/2026 - Apply before: 10/24/2026

What you will enjoy doing

• As a Distribution Supervisor, you will supervise daily distribution and delivery activities for Bulk Distribution
• Managing driver performance, attendance, and compliance with company policies will be required of you
• Ensuring timely and accurate delivery of products to customers is required
• You will monitor fleet utilization, vehicle inspections, and maintenance requirements
• Additionally, you will investigate and resolve delivery, customer service, and operational issues
• You will maintain compliance with health, safety, and transport legislation
• Lastly, you will manage distribution costs, productivity, and operational efficiencies

What makes you great

• You possess Matric with Diploma or Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Transport Management, or equivalent
• Minimum three to five years' experience in distribution, transport, or logistics operations is expected
• You have at least two years' supervisory experience
• Strong leadership, planning, and problem-solving skills required
• Proficiency in MS Office
• You possess knowledge of health, safety, and transport compliance requirements
• Valid driver's license is essential

Why you will love working with us

Afrox is a market leader in gases and welding products and part of Linde. Integrity, compliance and ethics are driving forces behind our dealings with customers. Afrox employees take pride in what they do and turn every challenge into an opportunity.

What we offer you!

At Linde, the sky is not the limit. If you’re looking to build a career where your work reaches beyond your job description and betters the people with whom you work, the communities we serve, and the world in which we all live, at Linde, your opportunities are limitless. Be Linde. Be Limitless.

Application closing date: 23rd October 2026

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The employment decision shall be informed by the Employment Equity Plan of the company. It is the company’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this post(s) with a candidate whose transfer / promotion / appointment will promote representatively in line with the numerical targets as contained in our Employment Equity Plan. The company reserves the right to withdraw posts, if by doing so, the interests of the Company will be best served.
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