Site Manager

Maersk; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A global logistics company is seeking a Site Manager in Cape Town to oversee a multiclient logistics warehouse. In this role, you will ensure safety compliance, lead a frontline team, manage P&L, and drive customer engagement. The ideal candidate has over five years in warehouse operations and strong knowledge in logistics and supply chain management. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and possess leadership acumen, we invite you to apply.

Benefits

Diverse and inclusive workplace

Opportunities for growth

Support for applicants requiring adjustments

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in a supervisory or management role in warehouse operations.
• Demonstrable P&L experience preferred.
• Strong experience with multiclient environments and WMS implementations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure site safety and compliance with local legislation.
• Lead and develop front-line team to achieve performance goals.
• Oversee operational processes to meet contractual Service Level Agreements.
• Own site financial performance and monitor costs.

Skills

Leadership

P&L management

Operational excellence

Customer focus

Technology literacy

Resilience and adaptability

Education

Matric (Grade 12)

Tertiary qualification in Logistics, Supply Chain or Business Management

Tools

Warehouse Management Systems

Excel

Reporting tools

Job description

Site Manager – Maersk – Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Would you like to be part of a value‑driven, commercially oriented international environment where we enable global trade every day? We are seeking a dynamic leader with solid knowledge and experience in freight forwarding/warehousing. A leader that will drive the day‑to‑day performance of a multiclient contract logistics warehouse, focusing on site safety, operational excellence, frontline team leadership, strong customer engagement and full P&L accountability to deliver profitable, reliable service for multiple clients.

WHAT WE OFFER

When you join Maersk you’ll find that the world is your workplace. You’ll work in a culturally diverse, stimulating environment surrounded by new ideas and different ways of doing things. We believe in individual performance within highly professional teams supported by our distinctive values. Teamwork means acceptance, respect, dedication and the idea that we can achieve more when we all pull together. Living our values means competing in the marketplace ethically, so our name is synonymous with being a credible and valuable business partner. Through constant care and humility we strive to prepare for the future while never forgetting that our customers and competitors are key to our ability to do our daily work uprightness and employee respect mean that transparency and accountability in everything we do go hand‑in‑hand with being an inspiring, challenging place to work. At Maersk we take pride in hiring the best person for the job irrespective of gender, age, nationality or religious belief.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensure site safety and compliance

• Take responsibility for site safety as appointed 16.2 of the site.
• Maintain and improve safety culture, procedures and KPIs; lead risk assessments, toolbox talks, incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with local legislation, client requirements and company policies.

Lead the frontline team

• Recruit, coach, develop and retain supervisors and warehouse operatives; set clear performance expectations and deliver regular feedback.
• Build a high‑performing, accountable team through training, shift planning and workforce optimisation.

Deliver operational excellence

• Oversee inbound, outbound, putaway, picking, replenishment, returns and inventory control to meet contractual Service Level Agreements.
• Implement and sustain continuous improvement initiatives; lean practices and productivity programs.
• Ensure accurate inventory, timely cycle counts and root‑cause resolution for variances.

Own site financial performance

• Take full responsibility for the site P&L, cost control, budget preparation and margin improvement.
• Monitor labour, transport and overhead costs; propose and implement cost‑saving measures without compromising service quality.

Customer engagement and contract delivery

• Serve as the primary onsite contact for assigned clients; manage expectations, performance reviews and contract compliance.
• Proactively resolve issues, lead client onboarding and change requests and identify opportunities to grow business.

Systems and reporting

• Ensure effective use of Warehouse Management Systems and operational technology; drive accurate data capture and timely reporting.
• Produce and present weekly/monthly performance reports highlighting trends, risks and improvement actions.

Key Performance Indicators

• Safety: LTIFR, near‑miss reporting, corrective action closure rate.
• Service: on‑time delivery, out‑of‑in‑full order accuracy, dock‑to‑stock lead times.
• Financial: Site EBITDA, labour cost per order, storage yield.
• Operational: inventory accuracy, productivity per FTE, shrinkage rate.
• Customer: client satisfaction / NPS, SLA compliance, retention metrics.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Someone with

• Minimum 5 years in a supervisory or management role in warehouse operations within 3PL or contract logistics.
• Demonstrable P&L experience preferred.
• Strong experience with multiclient environments and WMS implementations.
• Matric (Grade 12) required; tertiary qualification in Logistics, Supply Chain or Business Management preferred.

Skills and Competencies

• Leadership – proven ability to build and motivate frontline teams and develop supervisors.
• Commercial and financial acumen – ownership of budgeting, cost control and profitability.
• Operational excellence – strong process orientation, problem solving and continuous improvement mindset.
• Customer focus – effective communication, stakeholder management and conflict resolution.
• Technology literacy – WMS, Excel, reporting tools.
• Resilience and adaptability – thrive in fast‑paced, multiclient environments.

Working Conditions

• Full‑time, site‑based role including occasional evenings and weekends.
• Physically active role with regular site walk‑abouts and exposure to warehouse environment.
• Valid driver’s licence preferred.

Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal‑opportunity employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.

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