Distribution Manager - Distribution Centre, Mokopane

VKB Agriculture; Mokopane; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

VKB Group is seeking an experienced Distribution Centre Manager for its Limpopo operation in Mokopane. You will lead all DC functions, including stock control, fleet routing, HR, and customer service, to ensure on-time delivery and regulatory compliance.

The role requires strong leadership, inventory management expertise, and the ability to drive operational excellence in a fast-paced agribusiness environment.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 / NQF Level 4 qualification.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience within a warehouse/ distribution management role.
• Proven ability to manage stock component of approximately R45 million per month.
• Sound understanding of agri-business stock requirements and inventory management.
• Experience leading a diverse workforce of 30-40 employees.
• Proven logistics management experience within a distribution or operational environment.
• Willingness to work after hours when required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Oversee overall performance and efficiency of the Distribution Centre in Mokopane, supplying Limpopo outlets with stock while maintaining 85% on-time metrics.
• Manage the DC fleet and plan routes for daily distribution of 70–100 tons using 4–6 vehicles.
• Ensure stock control through daily, weekly, and monthly counts; minimise losses and slow-moving stock.
• Lead HR functions: leave planning, performance management, discipline, and employee relations.
• Drive operational excellence and align with organisational objectives; deliver exceptional customer service and resolve queries.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and exceed targets; submit weekly Head Office reports on performance and risks.
• Ensure compliance with legislation, policies, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation

Long-term relationships

Business acumen

Independent work

Conflict management

Personal resilience

Communication skills

Education

Grade 12 / NQF Level 4

Tools

Microsoft Office

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 its 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. Starting with providing everything needed on the farm to produce food, we now operate across the entire food supply chain, including processing, logistics, storage, handling and national and international market channels.

This "house of brands", established with the support of our farmer shareholders, forms the foundation for building the agribusiness of the future.

Distribution Centre Manager – Limpopo

Join a Leading Agricultural Business

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Distribution Centre Manager to lead and manage our Limpopo Distribution Centre. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing all operational, logistical, stock, and people management functions while ensuring exceptional service delivery and compliance with company standards.

This position is ideal for a strong leader with extensive experience in the agricultural sector, stock management, logistics, and team leadership.

Our Values

At VKB, we live by five core values:

• HUMBLE: We acknowledge that we are blessed.
• HUNGRY: We don't settle for mediocrity.
• BOLD: We do what is right, even when it's difficult.
• SMART: We think carefully before we act.
• TEAM PLAYERS: We achieve more together than alone.

Key Responsibilities

• Overall performance and efficiency management of the Distribution Centre in Mokopane supplying all retail outlets in Limpopo with stock while maintaining 85% on-time in-time metrics
• Manage the DC fleet and oversee route planning for the daily distribution of 70-100 tons of product using a fleet of 4-6 delivery vehicles
• Ensure effective stock control through daily, weekly, and monthly stock counts
• Minimise stock losses, expired stock, and slow-moving inventory, including chemicals and pesticides
• Manage all human resource functions within the business unit, including leave planning, performance management, discipline, and employee relations
• Drive operational excellence and contribute towards achieving the organisation's strategic objectives
• Deliver exceptional customer service and effectively resolve customer queries and complaints
• Continuously identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and exceed business targets
• Prepare and submit weekly reports to Head Office, highlighting operational performance and potential risks
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, company policies, and regulatory requirements

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 / NQF Level 4 qualification
• Minimum of 5 years' experience within awarehouse management role
• Proven ability to manage a stock component of approximately R45 million per month
• Sound understanding of agri-business stock requirements and inventory management including understanding of product ranges, seasonal fluctuations and needs analysis
• Experience managing and leading a diverse workforce of 30-40 employees
• Proven logistics management experience within a distribution or operational environment
• Willingness to work after hours when required to meet operational demands
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work under pressure and deliver results in a fast-paced environment

Skills

• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Negotiation skills
• Ability to establish and maintain long term business relationships
• Business Acumen
• Ability to work independently
• Conflict Management
• Personal Resilience
• Communication skills

Important Information for Applicants

VKB Group reserves the right to close or withdraw any vacancy at its discretion. All personal information submitted through the Career Portal will be used solely for recruitment purposes and, where applicable, for matters related to employment.

As an equal opportunity employer, VKB Group is committed to Employment Equity, transformation, and the inclusion of People with Disabilities. Our recruitment decisions are aligned with the VKB Group Employment Equity Plan and Transformation Strategy.

When applying, please ensure that:

• You use Google Chrome to access the Career Portal.
• You upload a clear and professional CV in PDF or Word format only.
• Your CV does not contain handwritten notes or markings.
• Supporting documents such as your ID, driver's licence, certificates, or other documentation are uploaded in the designated sections and not combined with your CV.
• Your profile photo meets the minimum size requirement of 300 x 300 pixels.

A Note on Honesty and Integrity

As part of the application process, you will be required to complete a screening questionnaire. We strongly encourage all candidates to answer every question honestly and accurately.

At VKB Group, our culture is rooted in the values of being Humble, Hungry, Smart, Bold, and Playing as One Team. We believe in building authentic relationships and making sound decisions based on trust and integrity. Misrepresenting qualifications, experience, competencies, criminal history, or any other information may result in your application being withdrawn or your employment being terminated should discrepancies be identified during verification processes.

We respect your time and ask that you respect ours by providing truthful information throughout the recruitment process. This helps ensure that we focus on candidates who are genuinely aligned with the requirements of the role and the values of our organisation.