Despatch Supervisor

RCL FOODS; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 260,000 - 340,000; Full time

Job summary

RCL Foods is seeking a motivated Despatch Supervisor for the Pretoria West bakery, reporting to the Despatch Controller. The role focuses on inventory optimisation, warehouse management, and effective teamwork within a dynamic baking environment.

Minimum requirements include Matric, a relevant degree or diploma in logistics, a valid driver's license, and at least two years' experience in a similar role. Closing date 2026-09-25.

Qualifications

• Matric; Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Logistics/Supply Chain Management preferred.
• Valid Driver's License required.
• Minimum two years of experience in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Inventory Optimisation: maintain housekeeping, perform stock counts, reconcile records with physical stock, monitor chep pallets, liaise with production and MRP teams, balance roots reports with stock.
• Effective Teamwork and self-Management: take ownership, ensure quality and productivity, notify risks and deadlines, manage expectations, go the extra mile for targets.
• Operational Warehouse Management: direct daily warehouse activities, align team with business objectives, resolve inter-team issues, perform daily checks on facilities and safety standards, ensure an extra truck is available when needed.
• Inbound Control: check shelf life using FIFO, prepare and initiate stock take processes within deadlines.
• Stock Control: ensure correct stock location via daily cyclic counts and monthly stock takes.

Skills

Experience: 2+ years in similar role

Valid Driver's License

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Logistics/Supply Chain Management

Matric

Job description

Job Description

At RCL FOODS we see and do things differently, we think bigger, work smarter and as a team collectively work towards achieving our purpose, to Grow What Matters!

Closing Date 2026/09/25

Reference Number RCL260918-1

Company RCL Foods

Job Title Despatch Supervisor

Functions ICSE

Job Type Classification Permanent

Location - Town / City Pretoria West

Location - Province Gauteng

Location - Country South Africa

As we continue to grow, we are recruiting for driven, highly energized and focused Despatch Supervisor within the baking business unit.

The role will be based in Pretoria West Bakery and reporting to the Despatch Controller.

Minimum Requirements

• Matric
• Bachelor's Degree and or Diploma preferred in Logistics/Supply Chain Management.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Minimum two years of experience in a similar role.

Duties & Responsibilities

Inventory Optimisation

• Ensure high levels of housekeeping are maintained
• Conduct stock takes to ensure reconciliation between records and actuals
• Conduct daily cycle counts
• Daily and monthly counts of Chep pallets and ordering
• Maintain good relationship with production team and MRP team
• Ensure the roots report is balances with physical stock in the warehouse

Effective Teamwork and self-Management

• Take ownership and accountability for tasks and activities and demonstrate effective self-management in terms of planning and prioritising, and self-development
• Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of work are consistently and accurately maintained
• Inform relevant parties in the event of tasks or deadlines not met, the potential risks thereof and provide appropriate resolution
• Manage colleague’s expectations and communicate appropriately
• Demonstrate willingness to help others and “go the extra mile” to meet team targets and objectives.

Operational Warehouse Management

• Provide direction to warehouse team on a daily basis including overseeing the assignment of individual responsibilities, tasks and technical functions.
• Maintain team focus on the business objectives in order to drive success.
• Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within and between various operational teams and team members within span of control.
• Conduct daily checks on all facilities, storage areas and equipment within area of responsibility, ensure compliance to all mechanical, electrical, safety and hazard standards and raise any areas of non-conformations for action.
• Ensure that an extra truck is always available should the warehouse be full

Inbound Control

• Check shelf life in order to ensure it has not expired using the FIFO (First in First out) system.
• Prepare for and initiate stock take preparation ensuring that the entire process is embarked on and completed within the specified time frame.

Stock Control

• Ensure stock control is in the right location by completing cyclic counts on a daily basis.
• Conduct monthly stock take