Logistics Manager

Professional Resources Partners Pty Ltd; Germiston; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Professional Resources Partners Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced Logistics Manager in Germiston, South Africa. You will manage dispatch operations, coordinate transport, and oversee stock control across multiple sites.

The ideal candidate will have 5-10 years of experience in logistics within a manufacturing environment, proficiency in Syspro, and strong leadership skills. Ensure efficient product movement and operational compliance while leading a team dedicated to excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–10 years’ logistics and dispatch management experience within manufacturing, steel, industrial, or heavy engineering environments.
• Strong fleet, warehouse, and stock control experience.
• Experience with local and export logistics.
• Strong leadership, planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Computer literate.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily dispatch operations for local and export orders.
• Coordinate company fleet, hired transport, and logistics scheduling.
• Oversee stock control, stock movement, stock transfers, and stock takes.
• Ensure accurate dispatch documentation, delivery notes, and load tracking.
• Manage transport for contracts and project deliveries.
• Oversee pipe/product transfers between sites.
• Ensure compliance with SHEQ, road legislation, and operational procedures.

Skills

Dispatch and transport coordination

Fleet and warehouse management

Stock control and reconciliation

Attention to detail and document control

Customer service and delivery management

Team leadership and operational planning

Education

Degree or Diploma in Logistics, Supply Chain, Sales, or related field

Tools

Syspro

Excel

Word

ERP systems

Job description

Overview

A well-established manufacturing company is seeking an experienced Logistics Manager to oversee dispatch operations, fleet management, stock control, transport coordination, and warehouse logistics across multiple sites.

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring efficient product movement, accurate stock management, customer delivery performance, and operational compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily dispatch operations for local and export orders
• Coordinate company fleet, hired transport, and logistics scheduling
• Oversee stock control, stock movement, stock transfers, and stock takes
• Ensure accurate dispatch documentation, delivery notes, and load tracking
• Manage transport for contracts and project deliveries
• Oversee pipe/product transfers between sites including Duncanville
• Manage returns, GRNs, pre-invoicing, and pricelists
• Ensure effective use of Syspro and stock tracking systems
• Monitor fleet maintenance, licenses, COFs, breakdowns, and insurance claims
• Lead and manage dispatch, logistics, and warehouse personnel
• Ensure compliance with SHEQ, road legislation, and operational procedures

Minimum Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in Logistics, Supply Chain, Sales, or related field
• Minimum 5–10 years’ logistics and dispatch management experience within manufacturing, steel, industrial, or heavy engineering environments
• Strong fleet, warehouse, and stock control experience
• Experience with local and export logistics
• Syspro and stock tracking system experience essential
• Strong leadership, planning, and problem‑solving skills
• Computer literate (Excel, Word, ERP systems)

Key Skills

• Dispatch and transport coordination
• Fleet and warehouse management
• Stock control and reconciliation
• Attention to detail and document control
• Customer service and delivery management
• Team leadership and operational planning