Cross Dock Depot Controller

Vector Logistics Limited; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 350 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics firm in South Africa is seeking a Cross Docked Depot Controller to manage the cross-dock team at the depot. The successful candidate will ensure that productivity and performance are maximized. To qualify, candidates should have a 3-year National Diploma in Logistics and a minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience. This position necessitates strong skills in financial management, planning, and people management, among others.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years supervisory experience in a similar environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the cross-dock team at the depot to maximize productivity and performance.

Skills

Financial management

People management

Planning

Organisation

Coordination

Computer literacy

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Logical thinking

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Decision-making

Conflict resolution

Education

3-year National Diploma in Logistics, Fleet and warehouse management

Job description

Cross Docked Depot Controller

Location: Newcastle (permanent).

Overview

We are a Supply Chain and Sales & Merchandising partner adding value to your business through a fully integrated, temperature‑controlled network in Southern Africa.

But we are more than that. We are people serving people. While we boast the best in technology and infrastructure, our people are our greatest asset. Through dedicated skilled, curious, can‑do staff, we turn assets to guest solutions.

Vector’s fleet includes a food‑industry first, multi‑temperature vehicles enabling service across frozen, chilled, and ambient zones on a single delivery.

Job purpose

To manage and maintain the cross‑dock team at the depot, thereby ensuring that productivity and performance are maximised.

Key responsibilities

• To manage and maintain the cross‑dock team at the depot, ensuring productivity and performance are maximised.

Qualifications

• 3‑year National Diploma in Logistics, Fleet and warehouse management.
• Minimum of 3 years supervisory experience in a similar environment.

Skills

• Financial management.
• People management.
• Planning, organisation and coordination.
• Computer literacy.
• Verbal and written communication.
• Interpersonal.
• Logical thinking.
• Problem solving.
• Critical thinking.
• Decision‑making.
• Conflict resolution.

we look forward to hearing from you!