Distribution Manager

Medipost Group; Pongola; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Medipost is hiring a Distribution Manager based in Pongola to assist and oversee daily hub operations under the Logistics Manager. The role includes planning, coordinating, and executing daily activities, ensuring safety, training, and housekeeping across the hub.

Candidates should have a relevant logistics qualification and 1–2 years of managerial experience. The position requires a Grade 12 and a National Diploma or higher in Logistics/SCM, along with basic IT skills and a valid driver’s

Qualifications

• Grade 12 and a relevant higher qualification in logistics or supply chain management.
• Basic HR processes knowledge and IT systems familiarity.
• Strong administrative and managerial potential required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily operations of the distribution hub / area.
• Direct and oversee daily activities of the distribution hub. Plan, coordinate and execute daily tasks.
• Implement programs to meet needs of all functions within the area, including training, safety and housekeeping.

Education

Grade 12

Diploma in Logistics / Supply Chain

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

A vacancy exists at Medilogistics for a Distribution Manager based in Pongola, reporting to the Logistics Manager. The responsibility of the vacancy of the Distribution Manager is to assist with the daily operations of the specific distribution hub, area or function.

The responsibility of the vacancy of Distribution Manager is to direct and oversee the daily activities relating to a specific distribution hub, area or function. Responsible for planning, coordinating and executing, in a timely manner, the daily activities of a given hub/area and implementing programs that ensure the needs of all functions within that area are met (training, safety, security and housekeeping).

QUALIFICATION

• Grade 12
• National Diploma (3yrs) or Higher in Logistics / Distribution / Freight / Courier or Supply Chain Management/ Business Management.

EXPERIENCE

• Valid Driver’s License code 8 or higher.
• Computer Literacy in Microsoft Packages
• 6 months to 1 year distribution-related experience
• 1 or more years of junior managerial experience, coupled with a strategic outlook and focus.
• 2 or more years of administrative experience

COMPETENCIES

• Knowledge of basic HR Processes.
• Knowledge of Logistics systems
• Knowledge of basic HR Processes.
• Knowledge of I.T systems & support
• Exceptional managerial and administrative skills – operations, people and marketing.
• Superior interpersonal skills: both persuasive and influential.
• Excellent communication skills: both written and verbal.
• Strong business acumen with an ability to operate at a strategic level.
• Ability to understand and interpret data.
• Deadline Orientated
• Confidentiality
• No criminal record

“Medipost Holdings is committed to the promotion of employment equity within the workplace which is a driving factor in all recruitment decisions” Medipost further encourages and welcomes applications from persons with disabilities in creating a diverse and equitable workplace”

Closing Statement:

“We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, prospectives and skills, the more inclusive we are the better our work will be. Should you however not hear from us within a period of 2 weeks, you can consider your application unsuccessful”