Dc Controller

Tfg; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in South Africa is seeking a dynamic Controller to join its logistics team. This role focuses on managing team performance and ensuring compliance with best practices in supply chain management. Ideal candidates will have 3-5 years of leadership experience and strong analytical and communication skills. The role offers opportunities for professional growth and development.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of leadership experience in supply chain, warehousing, or distribution.
• Proven experience managing teams and driving performance.
• Strong understanding of logistics best practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage output of Supervisors and Clerks across multiple teams.
• Drive teams to meet daily and weekly performance targets.
• Summarize daily activities into weekly reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Problem-solving ability

Team management

Education

Matric (Grade 12)

Post-matric qualification in Supply Chain Management / Logistics

Tools

MS Office

Warehouse Management Systems (e.g., WMOS)

Job description

Job DescriptionThe Jewellery DC is seeking a dynamic and driven Controller to join our high-performance logistics team.

Responsibilities

• Managing the output of Supervisors and Clerks across multiple teams
• Monitor and guide output and workforce planning, and scheduling
• Driving teams to meet and exceed daily and weekly performance targets
• Planning and managing the flow of information and merchandise across and through teams within available processing space
• Liaising with line managers and business units on allocations and priorities
• Managing performance, training, and development
• Ensuring compliance with Group Logistics Best Operating Practice (BOP) standards
• Identifying and proposing solutions for operational inefficiencies
• Summarizing daily activities into weekly reporting and incorporating key performance areas

Qualifications and Experience

• Matric (Grade 12) essential
• Having a post-matric qualification in Supply Chain Management / Logistics & Warehouse Management / Retail Business Management would be advantageous.
• 3 – 5 years of leadership experience in supply chain, warehousing, or distribution environment
• Proven experience managing teams and driving performance through others
• Strong understanding of DC operations and logistics best practices
• Analytical thinking, problem-solving ability, and communication skills
• Hands‑on leadership style with a focus on continuous improvement and development
• Proficiency in MS Office applications, i.e., MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint
• Working knowledge and experience with Warehouse Management Systems (eg, WMOS)

Behaviours

• Forms, develops, and leads a team of individuals toward achieving a common team objective
• Applies business insights in order to drive organizational objectives
• Conveys information and communicates ideas in a clear, concise, and impactful manner
• Consistently makes timely and informed decisions
• Understands and navigates dynamics created by processes, systems, and people
• Sets goals and takes focused action to achieve desired outcomes and deliver results
• Takes accountability and ensures others are held to account on agreed-upon performance targets
• Assess and improve the efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of work processes
• Develop plans and prioritize initiatives that align with organizational goals and objectives

Preference will be given, but not limited to, candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act.