Logistics Manager

The Focus Group; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare solutions provider in Gauteng seeks a Logistics Manager to oversee the flow of products and ensure timely delivery to customers. The ideal candidate will have a relevant BA degree, strong leadership skills, and over 5 years' experience in a warehouse logistics environment. Key responsibilities include managing costs, improving supply chain efficiency, and team mentorship. Excellent communication skills in English are essential, and South African citizenship is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years in the current role.
• Over 5 years in a warehouse/logistics environment.
• Leadership capabilities with experience in team supervision.
• Knowledge of transport/fleet/warehouse management.
• South African citizen required.

Responsibilities

• Control the flow of incoming and outgoing products for timely delivery.
• Manage costs related to warehouse and logistics.
• Oversee all branches' warehousing and logistics.
• Maintain effective communication within the team.
• Source and negotiate costs with shipping suppliers.

Skills

ERP system experience

Implementing effective logistics processes

Communication in English

Self-motivated

Ability to work well under pressure

Education

Relevant BA Degree (NQF7 or higher)

Job description

Company Summary

A dynamic healthcare solutions provider specializing in medical equipment, consumables, and turnkey healthcare projects – with particular focus on Clinical Laboratory and Surgical Equipment. The company is committed to innovation, quality service, and operational excellence, ensuring reliable healthcare infrastructure and improved patient care across South Africa.

Location

Woodmead

Minimum requirements, skills required and territory

Qualification and requirements

• Relevant BA Degree (NQF7 or higher)
• In current role for more than 3 years (ideal)
• Worked in warehouse / logistics environment for more than 5 years
• Demonstrate Leadership capabilities and have supervised a team
• Knowledge of transport/fleet/warehouse management
• South African Citizen

Skills required

• ERP system experience beneficial
• Ability to implement effective logistics processes
• Take responsibility for the safekeeping of stock under their care
• Ability to work well under pressure / frequent interruptions
• Willingness to take responsibility.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Self-motivated individual
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing in English

Job Function

• Control the flow of incoming and outgoing products to ensure customers receive products on time.
• Contain costs of all warehouse and logistics related issues
• Management of:
  • the warehouse (medical equipment, devices, consumables, spares)
  • inventory control
  • material handling
  • customer service (Deliveries & Logistics)
  • corporate fleet and fuels cards - management and investigation
  • Overseeing warehousing and logistics for all branches
• Experience in Occupational Health and Safety
• Reporting on related budgets, expenses, progress of tasks etc.
• Above average organisational skills
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) in English
• Source and negotiate costs for local shipping suppliers
• Improve the efficiency of the supply chain.
• Technical skills:
  • Problem solving
  • Identifying critical issues with ease
  • Creative thinking
  • Fleet vehicle maintenance knowledge
  • Warehouse management systems
  • Developing, refining of processes and procedures
  • ESG Reporting for Environmental
• Leadership skills:
  • Facilitate effective team interaction
  • Dispute resolution
  • Effective team management
  • Team performance appraisals
  • Team mentorship for local and regional affiliated staff