Supply Chain Supervisor

Valterra Platinum; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading producer of platinum group metals is hiring a warehouse operations supervisor in Rustenburg. The successful candidate will lead a team, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and effective inventory management. Qualifications include a Grade 12 certificate and experience in physical supply chain warehousing. Proficiency in SAP and strong communication skills in English are required. The role offers meaningful work in a values-led environment with opportunities for learning and progress.

Benefits

Market-aligned reward and recognition

Opportunities for learning and development

Commitment to safe operations

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-3 years experience in Physical Supply Chain warehouse.
• Strong command of written and spoken English is essential.
• No criminal record required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and train supply chain warehouse team.
• Assign tasks and monitor performance of staff.
• Ensure adherence to safety regulations.
• Manage warehouse inventory efficiently.
• Prepare ad-hoc reports for management.

Skills

Team leadership

Safety protocol adherence

Customer service skills

Inventory management

Effective communication

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Material Management, Logistics, Supply Chain Certificate

Technical/Commercial degree (Desirable)

Tools

SAP

Computer applications

Job description

Company Description

Valterra Platinum, formerly Anglo American Platinum, is a leading primary producer of platinum group metals (PGMs), with integrated mining, smelting, and refining operations in South Africa and Zimbabwe, marketing the metal we produce globally. Following our demerger from Anglo American plc, Valterra Platinum is now an independent, publicly listed company with a primary and secondary listing on the Johannesburg and London stock exchanges respectively.

As we embark on this exciting new chapter, Valterra Platinum is positioned to define and pursue its own strategy, anchored in operational excellence, sustainability, and value creation for the long-term. With full accountability for our performance and growth, we are focused on strengthening our capabilities across the entire PGM value chain, from mine to market.

Our independence empowers us to deepen our commitment to stakeholders and lead with purpose – to Unearth Value to Better Our World. We remain steadfast in our ambition to be the world’s foremost producer of platinum group metals, while embedding safety and sustainability in everything we do.

If you're driven by purpose and the opportunity to make a lasting impact, we invite you to join us. Apply today and be part of something bigger.

Positions & Location

Number of positions: 01
Location: Rustenburg, Western Limb Distribution Centre

Job Responsibilities

• Leading and training a team of supply chain warehouse controllers, ensuring they are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to execute the tasks.
• Assigning tasks, monitoring performance, and providing feedback to ensure operational goals are met.
• Ensuring staff adhere to safety protocols and maintaining a positive, collaborative work environment.
• Assisting warehouse manager with labour resources management, including shift scheduling and other human resources requirements such as discipline management, employee relations, cultural diversity, etc.
• Develops and maintains effective internal and external stakeholder engagements with a strong understanding of the importance of good customer service to the operations and behave accordingly.
• Identify areas of improvement and establish innovative practices to improve warehouse performance.
• Implement and maintain applicable Safety Regulations, Acts, Codes of Practice and standards, conduct VFL’s, Risk Assessments, JRAs and other relevant safety.
• Prepare and complete ad-hoc reports for management and audit administration.
• Adheres to PSC warehouse operating procedures including emergency/after-hours procedures, to achieve operational efficiency under the guidance of the supervisor/manager.
• Receiving goods by verifying the goods delivered, quality, condition and correctness of all material received directly from suppliers, from another store or reverse logistics materials from customers.
• Ensures effective and accurate issuing of material from stock – including picking, packing, staging and dispatching.
• Issuing of bulk materials and capturing consumption information accurately.
• Perform all inventory management activities such as stock counting, storage and preservation, binning and slotting.
• Undertakes good housekeeping practices within the warehouse environment.
• Perform administrative tasks such as supplier and customer query resolutions in a timely manner, and keeping records accurately, to ensure integrity of administration systems at the stores.
• Management of consignment stock, rotables process, receiving and staging of non-stock items.
• Management of backorders, collaboration with expediting team and reverse logistics process.
• Communicating effectively with supervisors to address any bottlenecks or issues impacting the overall flow of goods.
• Understands the interaction between the DCs, Stores, HOPs, Bulk Storage facilities, suppliers and customers.
• Liaises with customers on urgent and emergency orders and arranges direct deliveries from suppliers.
• Operates all equipment and vehicles safely and responsibly. Report any defects to warehouse assets to relevant personnel.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent with Maths or Mathematical Literacy.
• Material Management, Logistics, Supply Chain Certificate or equivalent (at least 1 year).
• Technical/Commercial degree – Desirable.

Experience

• At least 1‑3 years experience within a Physical Supply Chain (PSC) warehouse and materials management environment in a large operation.

Technical Knowledge (Required)

• Experience in utilizing SAP or similar system.
• Fully trained and experienced across all aspects of PSC Management.
• Skill in SAP or Similar applications.
• Proficient in English.
• Proficient in computer skills and applications.

You Will Also Need To Have

• No criminal record.
• Good command of English language both written and speaking.

If successful, you will be required to undergo a Medical Fitness test.

Additional Information

At Valterra Platinum, you will join a team committed to excellence and impact.

We Offer

• Meaningful work in a high-performance, values-led environment.
• Market-aligned reward and recognition.
• Opportunities for learning, development and progression.
• A culture that respects diversity and encourages innovation.
• A clear commitment to safe Operations.

Inclusion and Diversity

Valterra Platinum is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfill their potential.

Valterra Platinum has a zero tolerance to dignity harms, these include all acts of gender based violence, bullying, harassment and victimisation. Ensuring the safety of our employees extends beyond physical safety and includes the eradication of harmful behaviours from our workplace. This responsibility extends to everyone at Valterra Platinum both during work hours and outside of work. We are unconditional in creating a respectful, inclusive, and safe working environment to ensure that no colleague will be violated or harassed under our watch.

How To Apply

To apply for this role, please complete our online application form via this job advert.