Warehouse Manager (JB5598)

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

Overview

Warehouse Manager (JB5598)

Muizenberg Cape Town

R35 R40 000 CTC per month

Permanent

Lead the day-to-day operations of a busy warehouse environment ensuring orders are fulfilled on time stock is well managed and vehicles and equipment remain in working order. Balance delivery scheduling inventory control and team supervision to maintain an organised safe and compliant operation. Work closely with suppliers manufacturers and internal teams to keep supply moving smoothly and to uphold best practices across all warehouse functions.

Minimum Requirements

• Degree / Diploma in Logistics Management
• 34 years proven experience in warehouse or logistics management.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a team (810 staff).
• Strong planning organisation and problem-solving ability.
• Skilled communicator with the ability to coordinate across suppliers drivers and internal departments.
• Software experience required: ERP (Cin7 Core or similar) task management software (ClickUp or equivalent) and Microsoft 365.
• Knowledge of compliance requirements including workplace safety and food safety standards (FSSC22000).
• Attention to detail with high standards of cleanliness and operational discipline.
• Valid drivers licence.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan and manage daily delivery routes for retail partners distribution centres and export clients.
• Coordinate inbound and outbound collections with suppliers and contract manufacturers.
• Supervise order picking and dispatch to ensure accuracy and timely delivery.
• Maintain up-to-date records of order status and stock movement in ERP systems.
• Conduct regular stock counts and investigate discrepancies with relevant teams.
• Uphold warehouse organisation ensuring stock is stored correctly and facilities remain clean.
• Schedule servicing and repairs for warehouse vehicles forklifts and equipment.
• Liaise with external service providers for maintenance and authorise necessary work.
• Enforce company policies and health & safety standards in all warehouse practices.
• Manage and develop warehouse staff conducting performance reviews and addressing interpersonal issues where necessary.
• Provide regular updates to the Supply Chain Manager on warehouse performance risks and resource needs.

Please do not apply using Scanned CVs no supporting documentation is required at this point this will be requested later.

IMPORTANT : We specialize in specific niche fields. Regret that we are unable to provide assistance for any fields outside of this scope. Fields can be viewed on our website.

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Equal opportunity : All backgrounds are welcomed with no bias. All are considered based on requirements.

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Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Shipping & Receiving,Inventory Control,Forklift,Continuous Improvement,Warehouse Management,Warehouse Experience,Warehouse Distribution Experience,Warehouse Management System,Leadership Experience,Supervising Experience,Logistics,3PL

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1