Senior Warehouse Leader | Logistics & Inventory Control

Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Warehouse Manager in Cape Town to oversee the daily operations of a busy warehouse. Responsibilities include managing delivery routes, supervising staff, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate has a degree in Logistics Management, at least 4 years of experience, and strong leadership skills. This is a full-time role offering competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• 4+ years proven experience in warehouse or logistics management.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a team (8-10 staff).
• Strong planning, organisation, and problem-solving ability.
• Skilled communicator with the ability to coordinate across suppliers, drivers, and internal departments.
• Knowledge of compliance requirements including workplace and food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage daily delivery routes for retail partners.
• Coordinate inbound and outbound collections with suppliers.
• Supervise order picking and dispatch to ensure accuracy.
• Maintain records of order status and stock movement in ERP systems.
• Conduct regular stock counts and investigate discrepancies.
• Schedule servicing and repairs for warehouse vehicles and equipment.
• Liaise with external service providers for maintenance.

Skills

Shipping & Receiving

Inventory Control

Forklift

Continuous Improvement

Warehouse Management

Warehouse Experience

Warehouse Distribution Experience

Warehouse Management System

Leadership Experience

Supervising Experience

Logistics

3PL

Education

Degree / Diploma in Logistics Management

Tools

ERP (Cin7 Core or similar)

task management software (ClickUp or equivalent)

Microsoft 365

Job description

A recruitment agency is seeking a Warehouse Manager in Cape Town to oversee the daily operations of a busy warehouse. Responsibilities include managing delivery routes, supervising staff, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate has a degree in Logistics Management, at least 4 years of experience, and strong leadership skills. This is a full-time role offering competitive compensation.