Warehouse Manager

Lesley Snyman and associates CC; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics management company in South Africa is seeking an experienced warehouse manager to oversee warehouse, receiving, despatch, and production operations. The ideal candidate must have 5-8 years of experience in warehouse management and logistics, strong knowledge of inventory control, and proven supervisory skills. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, maintaining inventory accuracy, and supporting procurement activities. A valid driver's and forklift license are advantageous. Competitive salary and opportunities to work overtime are available.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience across warehouse, production, and procurement environments.
• Strong knowledge of receiving, despatch, and inventory control.
• Proven experience supervising warehouse and production staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage receiving, storage, production flow, and despatch operations.
• Control inventory accuracy through cycle counts and annual stock counts.
• Supervise warehouse, despatch, and production staff.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and quality standards.
• Oversee despatch processes, documentation, and quality checks.
• Maintain accurate inventory and movement records.

Skills

Warehouse management

Logistics knowledge

Inventory control

Supervision

Forklift operation

Problem-solving

Education

Relevant qualification in Logistics, Operations, Warehousing, or Inventory Management

Matric

Job description

To manage warehouse, receiving, despatch, and production operations, ensuring accurate inventory control, efficient workflows, quality compliance, and timely delivery of goods.

Minimum Requirements and Qualifications:

• Matric
• Relevant qualification in Logistics, Operations, Warehousing, or Inventory Management
• 5-8 years experience across warehouse, production, and procurement environments, with strong knowledge of receiving, despatch, and inventory control
• Proven experience supervising warehouse and production staff
• Forklift License (advantageous)
• Willingness to work overtime or weekends when required
• Valid Driver’s License

Key Performance Areas:

• Manage receiving, storage, production flow, and despatch operations
• Control inventory accuracy through cycle counts and annual stock counts
• Supervise warehouse, despatch, and production staff
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and quality standards
• Oversee despatch processes, documentation, and quality checks
• Maintain accurate inventory and movement records
• Resolve stock discrepancies and operational issues
• Support procurement and production planning activities
• Drive housekeeping, labelling, and warehouse organisation
• Report operational risks, delays, and performance issues to management