Depot Manager - Vhembe Milling - Empangeni

VKB Group; Empangeni; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics and operations company is seeking a Depot Manager for their Empangeni location. The role involves overseeing all depot activities, fostering team performance, and ensuring compliance with safety protocols. Ideal candidates have proven depot or warehouse management experience, strong leadership skills, and operational reporting capabilities. A Matric qualification is essential; a relevant tertiary qualification is a plus.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a depot, warehouse, or operations management role.
• Ability to lead with humility while staying hungry for growth.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee depot activities: dispatch, receiving, warehousing, fleet, and staff.
• Drive a high-performance culture with continuous improvement.
• Use data to make smart, timely decisions that improve operations.

Skills

Depot management experience

Team leadership

Interpersonal skills

Operational reporting

Education

Matric

Relevant tertiary qualification

Tools

MS Office

WMS systems

Job description

Overview

Job title: Depot Manager - Vhembe Milling - Empangeni

Job Location: KwaZulu-Natal, Empangeni

Deadline: October 11, 2025

Role Purpose

To lead and manage our Empangeni depot, ensuring smooth, efficient operations while fostering a values-driven culture that delivers exceptional service, safety, and performance.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee depot activities: dispatch, receiving, warehousing, fleet, and staff.
• Lead a team with empathy, fairness, and accountability
• Drive a high-performance culture with continuous improvement and safety top of mind
• Build strong working relationships across departments and with customers
• Use data to make smart, timely decisions that improve operations and service
• Ensure all processes align with company standards, safety protocols, and KPIs
• Take ownership of challenges and lead bold solutions with your team

What You Bring

• Proven experience in a depot, warehouse, or operations management role
• A track record of building strong teams and achieving results
• Ability to lead with humility while staying hungry for growth
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (you’re people-smart!)
• A hands-on approach – not afraid to get involved on the ground
• Matric essential; a relevant tertiary qualification is a bonus
• Computer literate (MS Office, WMS systems), with sound operational reporting skills
• Valid driver’s license
• Store Keeping / Procurement jobs