DISTRIBUTION CENTER MANAGER (NELSPRUIT)

MPRTC Recruitment; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Sur place; ZAR 480 000 - 600 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

MPRTC Recruitment seeks a logistics leader to pivot and troubleshoot in a fast-paced logistics setting. You will drive KPI reporting, manage costs, mentor staff, and build strong client relations requiring travel. Experience in labour management and Health & Safety is preferred, with a willingness to travel using your own car.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years in middle management within warehousing,Grade 12 and a relevant Diploma, plus strong MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• Matric with Grade 12
• Diploma in Road & Transport Management, Warehousing, or related field
• Computer literacy with proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Minimum 3 years leadership in middle management within warehousing
• Ability to lead a team of leaders
• Health & Safety knowledge with regulatory compliance
• Willing to travel with own car and valid driver’s license

Responsabilités

• Drive agile decision making in a dynamic logistics environment
• Deliver KPI reporting and drive operational excellence
• Ensure cost management and adherence to SOPs
• Mentor and develop staff into high-performing teams
• Build strong client relations requiring travel
• Manage relationships with third-party labour
• Maintain risk awareness impacting operations

Connaissances

Decision making

KPI reporting

Cost management

Mentorship

Client relations

Labour management

Risk awareness

Formation

Grade 12 Certificate (Matric)

Diploma in Road & Transport Management, Warehousing, or related field

Description du poste

Key Responsibilities

• Decision making: Confidently pivot and troubleshoot in a rapidly evolving logistics environment.
• KPI reporting: Deliver accurate performance metrics and drive operational excellence.
• Cost management: Ensure financial efficiency while adhering to SOPs.
• Mentorship: Guide and develop existing staff into high‑performing teams.
• Client relations: Build strong partnerships with clients, requiring travel (own car and valid driver’s license essential).
• Labour management: Experience working with 3rd‑party labour companies (dual employee‑ship).
• Risk awareness: Maintain a sharp sense of risk factors impacting operations.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 Certificate (Matric)
• Diploma in Road & Transport Management, Warehousing, or related field
• Computer literacy: Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Leadership experience: Minimum 3 years in a middle management role within warehousing
• Team management: Proven ability to lead a team of leaders
• Health & Safety knowledge: Experience in managing programmes according to legal specifications (An added advantage)
• Willing to travel: Own car and valid driver’s license

Please Note: Preference will be given to Employment Equity candidates in line with our client’s commitment to transformation.