Regional DC Operations Compliance Manager - KZN Region

Boxer Superstores; Durban; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company is seeking a Regional DC Operations Compliance Manager in KwaZulu-Natal. This critical leadership role involves overseeing compliance with food safety, occupational health and safety, and security protocols across multiple distribution centers. Ideal candidates will have a Diploma in Quality Assurance or Food Technology, at least 5 years of relevant experience, and strong leadership skills. Travel is required across the coastal region.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in compliance, food safety, or OHS in a warehouse or logistics setting.
• Ability to implement robust compliance controls.
• Valid Driver’s license with extensive travel across the coastal region.

Responsibilities

• Own the execution and improvement of Supply Chain and Warehouse Food Safety protocols.
• Drive Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) standards and conduct internal audits.
• Manage asset care for mechanical handling equipment.
• Provide monthly compliance reports and lead investigations.

Skills

Leadership in cross-site environments

Excellent communication skills

Proficient in legislation and audit frameworks

Team development

Report-writing skills

Education

Diploma in Quality Assurance or Food Technology

SAMTRAC and HIRA

Job description

Job Description

Lead Compliance. Inspire Confidence. Deliver Excellence.

As Boxer opens a new state‑of‑the‑art Distribution Centre in Tongaat, alongside its other three coastal Distributions (East London, Lynnfield and Cape Town), we are seeking a Regional DC Operations Compliance Manager to oversee OHS, food safety, risk, security, facilities, and asset management across our Coastal region.

This is a critical leadership role where your decisions will directly impact people safety, stock quality, operational readiness, and regulatory integrity.

Duties And Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Own the execution and continuous improvement of Supply Chain and Warehouse Food Safety protocols, including conducting product quality inspections, ensuring proper management and disposal of damaged or expired products, driving corrective actions from exception reports, and actively managing product incidents at the distribution center in collaboration with the Food Safety team.
• Drive Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) standards, including internal audits, hazard identification, contractor safety compliance, fire drills, emergency preparedness, and statutory reporting.
• Oversee Security risk management, including access control, CCTV oversight, theft investigation, guard performance, and service provider vetting.
• Ensure optimal facility compliance including maintenance scheduling, service provider SLA management, and emergency infrastructure (sprinklers, signage, pest control).
• Manage asset care for mechanical handling equipment (MHE), ensuring service compliance, safety checks, cleaning audits, and FMX system reporting.
• Provide monthly compliance reports, lead investigations, identify root causes, and work cross‑functionally with DC Managers, external agencies, and service providers to implement corrective actions.
• Support and upskill onsite SHEQ officers, aligning safety and compliance initiatives with Boxer’s values and regulatory obligations.

Minimum Requirements

• Diploma in Quality Assurance or Food Technology (non‑negotiable)
• SAMTRAC and HIRA (advantageous)
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in compliance, food safety, or OHS in a warehouse or logistics setting
• Strong leadership in cross‑site environments and ability to implement robust compliance controls
• Proficient in legislation, audit frameworks, contractor management, and team development
• Excellent communication and report‑writing skills
• Valid Driver’s license with extensive travel across the coastal region.

Location: Based in KwaZulu‑Natal (Head Office) with regional oversight responsibilities.

This is your opportunity to lead Boxer’s compliance roadmap in our coastal regions and safeguard the heartbeat of our logistics operations.