Driver Onsite Supervisor | Gauteng | Permanent

Edgexec; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Edgexec in Gauteng is seeking an Onsite Supervisor to lead a Driver Salesmen team within a direct-store-delivery bakery operation. You will plan routes, manage stock and cash, and uphold customer service standards in a high-volume FMCG environment.

You will balance practical supervision with quick decision-making, drive attendance and compliance, and coach the team to meet sales, service and KPI targets from a single depot.

Qualifications

• Matric/Grade 12 is essential.
• A National Diploma in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business Management or related field is advantageous.
• 3–5 years operational experience within FMCG distribution, route sales, bakery, DSD or similar.
• At least 1–2 years supervisory or team‑lead experience with people‑management responsibility.
• Experience coordinating a team in a high‑volume operational environment.
• Experience with electronic T&A/WFM platforms such as Workday, SACO, Kronos or equivalents.
• Experience using handheld route or sales devices is advantageous.
• Strong cash‑reconciliation and stock‑control capability.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Plan and allocate daily delivery routes across the Driver Salesmen team.
• Monitor departure times, route execution, hit rates and on‑time delivery.
• Oversee stock loading, returns, damages and stales.
• Ensure end‑of‑day stock and cash reconciliation.
• Investigate stock or cash discrepancies and escalate where needed.
• Lead daily driver check‑in/check‑out processes.
• Ensure fleet readiness and basic safety/compliance.
• Provide coaching during ride‑alongs and team briefings.
• Report on KPIs for sales, service, stock and cash accuracy.

Skills

Team leadership

People management

Route planning

Stock control

Cash reconciliation

Excel

Communication

Education

National Diploma in Logistics

Matric/Grade 12

Tools

Workday

SACO

Kronos

Handheld devices

Job description

Driver Onsite Supervisor | Gauteng | Permanent

Lead from the front in a fast-paced FMCG environment where strong supervision directly impacts service, sales and operational performance. This is a hands‑on opportunity for an experienced team leader to take ownership of daily route execution, people management, stock and cash control.

The On-Site Supervisor will oversee a team of Driver Salesmen operating within a direct-store-delivery model for a leading bakery business. Working from a single depot, the role is responsible for coordinating daily routes, ensuring accurate stock and cash reconciliation, maintaining customer service standards and resolving operational issues as they arise.

This is a first-line supervisory position with genuine people-management accountability. You will be expected to balance operational discipline with practical problem-solving, ensuring the team starts each day prepared, executes routes effectively and meets required sales, service, attendance and compliance standards.

The successful candidate will join a well-established FMCG bakery operation with a strong national market presence and a high-volume distribution environment. The culture requires people who are accountable, resilient and comfortable making quick decisions while maintaining high standards of customer service, safety and operational control.

What You’ll Do

• Plan and allocate daily delivery routes across the Driver Salesmen team.


• Monitor departure times, route execution, hit rates and on‑time delivery.


• Oversee stock loading, returns, damages and stales.


• Ensure accurate end‑of‑day stock and cash reconciliation.


• Investigate stock or cash discrepancies and elevate where necessary.


• Manage daily driver check‑in and check‑out processes.


• Monitor vehicle readiness and basic fleet compliance, including licences, PrDP requirements and safety.


• Maintain appropriate depot housekeeping and operational standards.


• Act as the first‑line escalation point for customer complaints and delivery issues.


• Resolve route, stock, cash and customer problems in real time.


• Manage attendance, leave and overtime through an electronic T&A/WFM system.


• Conduct first‑line discipline and performance conversations.


• Run daily gate meetings and team briefings.


• Conduct ride‑along(s) and provide practical coaching to Driver Salesmen.


• Monitor team performance and support achievement of operational KPIs.


• Prepare and report on sales, service, stock and cash accuracy, attendance and other relevant KPIs.

What You Bring

• Matric / Grade 12 is essential.


• A National Diploma in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business Management or a related field is advantageous.


• 3‑5 years' operational experience within FMCG distribution, route sales, bakery, direct-store-delivery or a comparable logistics environment.


• At least 1‑2 years' formal supervisory, team‑lead or acting‑supervisor experience with genuine people‑management responsibility.


• Experience managing or coordinating a team in a high‑volume operational environment.


• Working knowledge of electronic T&A/WFM platforms such as Workday, SACO, Kronos or equivalent systems.


• Experience using handheld route or sales devices is advantageous.


• Strong basic cash‑reconciliation and stock‑control capability.


• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.


• A valid Code 08/10 or EC driver's licence.


• A PrDP is advantageous.


• Strong communication and escalation skills.


• The ability to make practical decisions quickly in a demanding operational environment.

What Success Looks Like

• Routes are planned effectively and teams depart on time.


• Delivery and service targets are consistently achieved.


• Stock, returns, damages, stales and cash are accurately controlled and reconciled.


• Operational discrepancies are identified quickly and appropriately resolved or escalated.


• Driver Salesmen are effectively supervised, coached and held accountable.


• Attendance, leave, overtime and performance matters are managed accurately and consistently.


• Customer complaints and delivery issues are resolved promptly.


• Daily and weekly operational reporting is accurate and timely.


• Fleet, safety, depot and compliance standards are maintained.


• The team operates with strong discipline, accountability and customer focus.