Cape Town Night Shift Logistics Supervisor

City Logistics; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

City Logistics in Cape Town seeks a proactive Night Shift Operations Supervisor to oversee daily logistics, manage teams, and optimise workflows in our urban hub.

You will ensure on-time deliveries, monitor vehicle allocations, and maintain safety and quality standards while driving continuous improvement and staff development.

The role requires coordinating with drivers, handling shift handovers, and reporting performance metrics to management with a focus on OTIF and cost efficiency.

Qualifications

• Matric is required.
• Logistics degree or diploma is advantageous.
• 2-3 years in a supervisory role.
• Experience with staff management and operations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Experience with City Logistics LMS & OnRoute (ORV) systems is advantageous.
• Ability to engage with drivers and crew.
• Understanding City Logistics procedures and policies.

Responsibilities

• Communicate daily delivery allocations to the Control Room for vehicle tracking.
• Oversee timely dispatch of vehicles in line with schedules.
• Monitor linehaul arrivals and report delays to management.
• Pull, analyze, and resolve floor reports to prevent aging stock.
• Lead regular floor walks to ensure smooth operations and FIFO stock movement.
• Verify daily staff headcounts and manage day/night shift handovers.
• Handle delivery inquiries and update clients on delivery status.
• Plan vehicle loading schedules with Operations Manager and teams.
• Track delivery volumes, collections and inbound transfer ETAs.
• Maintain safety, housekeeping and adherence to standards on-site.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Staff management

Operations management

Microsoft Office

Driver liaison

City Logistics LMS

OnRoute (ORV)

Education

Matric

Logistics degree or diploma

Tools

City Logistics LMS

OnRoute ORV

Job description

City Logistics in Cape Town seeks a proactive Night Shift Operations Supervisor to oversee daily logistics, manage teams, and optimise workflows in our urban hub.

You will ensure on-time deliveries, monitor vehicle allocations, and maintain safety and quality standards while driving continuous improvement and staff development.

The role requires coordinating with drivers, handling shift handovers, and reporting performance metrics to management with a focus on OTIF and cost efficiency.