Despatch Manager

Datacentrix; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in South Africa is seeking a Despatch Manager to oversee the total management of the Despatch department at the Samrand logistics warehouse. Responsibilities include operational management, performance management, compliance, and reporting. Ideal candidates will have a Grade 12 qualification and relevant logistics experience, particularly in warehouse despatch. This full-time position offers significant involvement in logistics operations and staff management.

Qualifications

• Matric / Grade 12 is compulsory.
• A Certificate or Diploma in Logistics or a related field is required.
• Logistics Warehouse Despatch experience essential.

Responsibilities

• Total management of the Despatch department.
• Coordination of all Despatch functions relating to Logistics.
• Implementation and maintenance of departmental policies.

Skills

Logistics Warehouse Despatch experience

Management of department and staff

SAGE ERP system experience

Supply Chain / Logistics Management

Investigation and query resolution skills

Education

Matric / Grade 12

Certificate / Diploma in Logistics / Supply chain

Job description

Reference : JHB

• MS-1Datacentrix is looking for a Despatch Manager to be based full time at our Samrand offices.

The candidate will be responsible for the total management of the Despatch department at the Datacentrix Samrand logistics warehouse, including +-4 staff.

Direct involvement in and management of all Despatch operations.

Performance management including coordination of internal audits & self-assessments.

Collation of high-level reporting including management, analytical and statistical input to output.

Implementing and maintaining policies and procedures.

Management of processes & exception transactions with analysis & resolution of queries.

Coordination of all Despatch functions relating to Logistics.

Management and reporting of all Despatch functions on a continuous basis.

Vendor / Supplier & contractor coordination via conformance and performance management.

Adhering to processes & coordinating exception transactions with analysis & resolving of queries.

SHEQ compliance aligned to ISO standards.

Reporting of operational risks and SHEQ risks

Duties & Responsibilities

Implementation and maintenance of departmental policies, procedures, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Operational management of logistics despatch, including exception handling, risk identification, and SHEQ compliance.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Matric / Grade 12 (Compulsory)
• Certificate / Diploma in Logistics / Supply chain or related field
• Logistics Warehouse Despatch experience; investigations, query resolution; EXCO and Holdings reporting and presentations
• Management of department and staff
• Supply Chain / Logistics Management
• Identifying and providing Internal training
• End to end large project management
• SAGE ERP system experience

Key Performance Areas

• Identifying and managing operational risks and SHEQ risks within the department
• Managing compliance to company policy and procedures
• Management of all reporting related to the department
• Operational Management of all functions of the Logistics Despatch department
• Maintaining and assessing policies and procedures related to department
• Managing corrective, preventative and disciplinary actions for any non-conformances relating to the department
• Managing the employee engagement and skills development for the Logistics Despatch department staff
• Communicating, implementing and managing the achievement of the Logistics Despatch department Objectives