Depot Manager

University of Fort Hare; Atlantis; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in South Africa is seeking a highly organised Depot Manager to oversee daily operations at their depot. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in warehouse or bakery operations, strong leadership skills, and knowledge of FSSC standards. Responsibilities include managing a team, overseeing product reception and dispatch, and ensuring compliance with food safety procedures. This role offers a competitive salary of R 17 500.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in warehouse, depot, or bakery operations.
• Supervisory/management experience with a small team.
• Knowledge of FSSC standards and food safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of 3 staff, equipment, and vehicles.
• Open and close the factory, verifying staff timesheets.
• Oversee receiving of products and coordinate dispatch operations.

Skills

Leadership

Operational management

Administrative coordination

Communication skills

Proficiency in MS Office and Excel

Education

Matric (Grade 12)

Job description

South Africa - Western Cape, Cape Town - West Coast (Table View - Atlantis)

R 17 500

We are seeking a highly organised and hands‑on Depot Manager to oversee the daily operations of our depot.

This role requires strong leadership, operational management, and administrative coordination to ensure smooth receiving, dispatch, production support, and sales growth within the baking industry.

• 5+ years’ experience in warehouse, depot, or bakery operations
• Supervisory / management experience with a small team
• Knowledge of FSSC standards and food safety procedures
• Experience in stock control, dispatch, receiving, and purchase ordersStrong administrative and organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Proficiency in MS Office and Excel
• Ability to work under pressure and solve operational challenges

Location:

Montague Gardens, Cape Town, Western Cape

Requirements:

• Matric (Grade 12) essential
• 5+ years’ experience in warehouse, depot, or bakery operations
• Supervisory / management experience with a small team
• Knowledge of FSSC standards and food safety procedures
• Experience in stock control, dispatch, receiving, and purchase orders
• Strong administrative and organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Proficiency in MS Office and Excel
• Ability to work under pressure and solve operational challenges

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a team of 3 staff, equipment, and vehicles
• Open and close the factory, verifying staff timesheets
• Oversee receiving of products, checking quantity, quality, and COAs
• Coordinate dispatch operations, verify invoices vs stock, complete dispatch sheets
• Issue spares for repairs, oversee machine building, and allocate serial numbers
• Issue instructions for daily cleaning, blending processes, and verify batch tickets
• Ensure all documentation (trip sheets, PODs, job cards, expense receipts) is accurately handed to admin daily
• Monitor stock levels and place orders with Head Office
• Maintain FSSC compliance and oversee procedures
• Source potential new customers, schedule test baking/site visits, and submit weekly sales plans
• Ensure smooth coordination between departments and effective operational workflow

How to Apply:

• Follow the link to our jobseeker’s page - https://measuredability.com/jobs/
• Search for the job title: Depot Manager
• Click Apply to submit your CV