Dispatch Supervisor

VKB Agriculture; Mpumalanga; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

An agricultural company in Mpumalanga seeks a supervisory role to assist with planning and coordinating dispatch activities. The ideal candidate will ensure compliance and accuracy while overseeing stock management and staff. Requirements include a Grade 12 equivalent, forklift and driver's licenses, and strong leadership skills. This is a dynamic role that emphasizes organization, communication, and flexibility for overtime when necessary.

Qualifications

• Strong mathematical literacy.
• Experience in a supervisory role is advantageous.
• Attention to detail and a willingness to grow.
• Experience working in a dispatch/logistics department.
• Ability to lift and move 25kg.
• Availability to work overtime and be flexible.

Responsibilities

• Relay instructions to truck drivers and dispatch staff.
• Supervise truck drivers and dispatch staff members.
• Supervise loading of trucks and monitor paperwork.
• Monitor stock and participate in stock counts.
• Assist department members to perform duties well.
• Stand in for any member of the department when needed.

Skills

Organisation and Coordination

Good communication Skills

Accuracy and attention to detail

Good reporting skills

Good planning skills

Problem solver

Team player

Able to work under pressure

Education

Grade 12 or NQF Level 4 Equivalent

Tools

Forklift License

Code 14 driver's license with PDP

Job description

Introduction to the VKB Group

The VKB Group is an agricultural company, providing support to farmers and producing straight‑from‑the‑farm foods for consumers. Apart from the various consumer brands, the VKB Group is also represented by its regional brands: VKB, GWK and NTK. Our roots are firmly planted in agriculture with farming at our core, continuously growing and evolving throughout the years.

About Farmpack

Farmpack (Pty) Ltd, situated in the vicinity of Mbombela, Mpumalanga, specializes in supplying packaging materials to the agricultural and business sectors. Our company produces and distributes a wide variety of boxes to clients across the country and in Mozambique.

About the role

Job Description

Assisting the department manager by planning, supervising and coordinating activities and employees in the department. Ensuring compliance and accuracy within the department. Monitoring stock requirements, preparing orders and ensuring the stock is ready on time.

Requirements

• Grade 12 or NQF Level 4 Equivalent.
• Strong mathematical literacy
• Forklift license and experience
• Code 14 drivers license with PDP and experience as a truck driver.
• Experience in a supervisory role will be advantageous
• Strong leadership and organisational qualities
• Attention to detail and a willingness to grow
• Experience working in a dispatch/logistics department.
• The ability to lift and move 25kg.
• To be available to work overtime and be flexible.
• Good time management

Duties and Responsibility

• Relay instructions to truck drivers and dispatch staff members.
• Supervise truck drivers and dispatch staff members.
• Supervising the accurate loading of trucks and monitoring the related paperwork.
• Monitoring stock and participating in stock counts.
• Assisting all members of the department to reach perform their duties well.
• Standing in for any member of the department if the need occurs.

Skills Required

• Organisation and Coordination.
• Good communication Skills.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Good reporting skills.
• Good planning skills.
• Problem solver.
• Team player.
• Able to work under pressure.

Values

• Humble – You’re eager to learn, open to feedback, and respectful in every interaction.
• Hungry – You’re driven, proactive, and always looking for ways to improve processes.
• Smart – You bring sharp thinking and sound judgment to every task.
• Bold – You’re confident in your ideas and not afraid to challenge the status quo.
• Team Player – You collaborate easily and know that together we achieve more.

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