Warehouse and Distribution Manager: Western Cape

Abantu Staffing Solutions (Pty) Ltd; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Abantu Staffing Solutions (Pty) Ltd is seeking a Warehouse Manager to run daily warehouse operations in a manufacturing setting in South Africa, including receiving, storage, packing and dispatch.

The ideal candidate has a Diploma or Bachelor’s in Warehouse Management/Logistics, 5 years’ experience with up to 3 in supervision, and strong planning, problem-solving and customer‑focused skills, plus supervisory leadership of staff and adherence to SHE and quality procedures.

Qualifications

• Diploma or higher in warehouse management, distribution or logistics.
• Bachelor’s degree adds advantage for the role.
• 5 years’ warehousing/logistics experience in manufacturing, with supervisory exposure.
• Strong planning, organization and problem-solving skills.
• Customer-focused with attention to operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily warehouse operations including receiving, storage, packing and dispatch.
• Oversee stock control, stocktakes, reconciliations and variances.
• Coordinate distribution planning, export packing and third‑party logistics.
• Ensure compliance with SHE, quality, security and procedures.
• Lead, develop and supervise warehouse staff.
• Monitor budgets and drive cost control and efficiency.

Skills

Action-oriented

Planning and organizing

Problem-solving

Customer-focused

Education

Diploma in Warehouse Management/ Distribution/ Logistics (NQF 6)

Bachelor’s Degree in Warehouse Management/ Distribution/ Logistics (NQF 7)

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Minimum Requirements

• Diploma in Warehouse Management/ Distribution/ Logistics (NQF 6)


• Bachelor’s Degree in Warehouse Management/ Distribution/ Logistics (NQF 7) will be advantageous


• 5 years’ experience in warehouse or distribution/ logistics in a manufacturing environment, of which up to 3 years should be at a supervisory level


• Computer literacy (MS Office Suite and other relevant discipline-specific software programs


• Action-oriented


• Problem-solving and analytical skills


• Planning and organizing


• Supervisory skills


• Customer-focused

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily warehouse operations, receiving, storage, packing and dispatch


• Oversee stock control, stocktakes, reconciliations and variance investigations


• Coordinate distribution planning, export packing and third-party logistics


• Ensure compliance with SHE, quality, security and operational procedures


• Lead, develop and supervise warehouse staff


• Monitor budgets, control costs and drive operational efficiencies