Senior Warehouse Lead — Paarl (Team Lead Path)

Placements24; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 83,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly wage

Overtime opportunities

Career advancement

Supportive team culture

Ongoing training

Stable work environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a motivated Warehouse Operative with leadership potential for our Paarl, Western Cape facility. You will guide a team through daily operations, ensuring efficient order picking, packing, dispatch and inventory management while maintaining high safety standards.

The role offers growth into a leadership position within a dynamic warehouse environment, requiring strong work ethic, attention to detail, and reliable team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Experience in a warehouse environment with leadership exposure.
• Ability to guide and motivate a team to meet targets.
• Solid understanding of inventory management and order fulfillment.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of warehouse operatives across shifts to meet targets.
• Oversee receiving, put-away, picking, packing and dispatch activities.
• Ensure accuracy in orders and inventory counts.
• Enforce health and safety regulations and promote a safe environment.
• Provide training and guidance to new and existing staff.
• Monitor team performance and provide feedback to supervisors.
• Operate warehouse equipment safely and efficiently (e.g., pallet jacks, forklifts if certified).
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the warehouse space.
• Assist with stocktaking and discrepancy resolution.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and teammates to resolve issues promptly.

Skills

Team leadership

Warehouse operations

Inventory management

Safety compliance

Training & coaching

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Warehouse Management System (WMS)

Forklift operation

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a motivated Warehouse Operative with leadership potential for our Paarl, Western Cape facility. You will guide a team through daily operations, ensuring efficient order picking, packing, dispatch and inventory management while maintaining high safety standards.

The role offers growth into a leadership position within a dynamic warehouse environment, requiring strong work ethic, attention to detail, and reliable team collaboration.