Warehouse Manager – Mining Industry

Marvel Placement Consultants; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Marvel Placement Consultants seeks an experienced Warehouse Manager for a mining project based in Mokopane, Limpopo. You will lead daily warehouse operations, oversee receiving, storage, and dispatch, and ensure safety, accuracy, and timely material availability to support mining activities.

The role demands 8+ years in warehouse/materials management in heavy industry, plus 3+ years in a supervisory capacity.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 (Matric) or equivalent.
• National Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Warehouse Management, Materials Management, Business Management, or related field.
• 8+ years' experience in warehouse/materials management in mining/large industrial environments.
• 3+ years in a Warehouse Manager or Supervisory role.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP/Pronto/Oracle/Syspro).
• Advanced MS Excel skills.
• Experience managing warehouse personnel and contractors.
• Knowledge of procurement processes, goods receiving, stock issuing and inventory reconciliation.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day warehouse operations supporting mining/project activities.
• Oversee receiving, storage, issuing and dispatch of materials and equipment.
• Ensure compliance with procedures and safety standards.
• Optimize layouts and material flow for efficiency.
• Lead and develop warehouse staff and contractors.
• Prepare daily/weekly/monthly performance reports and KPIs.

Skills

Leadership

Inventory management

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Team management

Vendor coordination

Education

Grade 12 Matric

Supply chain degree

Tools

SAP

Pronto

Oracle

Syspro

Job description

Warehouse Manager – Mining Industry

One of our clients, a leading mining organisation, is seeking an experienced Warehouse Manager to join its operations based in Mokopane, Limpopo. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing all warehouse operations, ensuring the efficient receipt, storage, inventory control and distribution of materials, equipment and consumables required to support mining and project activities. The role requires strong leadership, inventory management expertise and close collaboration with procurement, supply chain, maintenance, engineering and site operations to ensure materials are available safely, accurately and on time.

• Grade 12 (Matric).
• National Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Warehouse Management, Materials Management, Business Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years' experience in warehouse or materials management within the mining, construction, manufacturing or heavy industrial environment.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a Warehouse Manager or Supervisory role.
• Proven experience managing warehouse operations supporting mining or large-scale industrial projects.
• Strong knowledge of inventory control, warehouse operations, stock management and materials handling.
• Experience working with ERP systems such as SAP, Pronto, Oracle, Syspro or similar warehouse management systems.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Microsoft Excel.
• Experience managing warehouse personnel, contractors and service providers.
• Knowledge of procurement processes, goods receiving, stock issuing and inventory reconciliation.
• Strong leadership, organisational and people management skills.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication and reporting abilities.
• Understanding of health, safety, environmental and quality requirements within a mining environment.
• Willingness to work on-site in Mokopane, Limpopo.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 (Matric).
• National Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Warehouse Management, Materials Management, Business Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years' experience in warehouse or materials management within the mining, construction, manufacturing or heavy industrial environment.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a Warehouse Manager or Supervisory role.
• Proven experience managing warehouse operations supporting mining or large-scale industrial projects.
• Strong knowledge of inventory control, warehouse operations, stock management and materials handling.
• Experience working with ERP systems such as SAP, Pronto, Oracle, Syspro or similar warehouse management systems.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Microsoft Excel.
• Experience managing warehouse personnel, contractors and service providers.
• Knowledge of procurement processes, goods receiving, stock issuing and inventory reconciliation.
• Strong leadership, organisational and people management skills.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication and reporting abilities.
• Understanding of health, safety, environmental and quality requirements within a mining environment.
• Willingness to work on-site in Mokopane, Limpopo.

Roles and Responsibilities

Warehouse Operations

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the warehouse to ensure efficient and uninterrupted support to mining and project activities.
• Oversee the receiving, storage, issuing and dispatch of materials, equipment and consumables.
• Ensure warehouse operations comply with company procedures and industry best practices.
• Optimise warehouse layouts, storage locations and material flow to maximise efficiency.
• Monitor warehouse performance and implement continuous improvement initiatives.

Inventory Management

• Ensure accurate inventory control and stock management across all warehouse operations.
• Monitor stock levels and ensure critical materials remain available to support operational requirements.
• Oversee routine cycle counts, stock takes and inventory reconciliations.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure accurate recording of stock movements within the ERP system.

Materials & Logistics Coordination

• Coordinate with Procurement to ensure timely receipt of materials and equipment.
• Monitor supplier deliveries and resolve receiving discrepancies.
• Ensure efficient issuing of materials to maintenance, engineering, production and project teams.
• Coordinate the movement of materials between warehouse locations and project sites where required.
• Monitor slow-moving, obsolete and excess inventory and recommend appropriate actions.

People Management

• Lead, supervise and develop warehouse personnel to ensure high levels of productivity and performance.
• Allocate daily tasks and monitor employee performance against operational targets.
• Conduct training and coaching to improve warehouse procedures, safety and inventory management.
• Promote teamwork and maintain a positive working environment.
• Ensure adequate staffing levels to support operational requirements.

Reporting & Administration

• Prepare daily, weekly and monthly warehouse performance reports.
• Monitor key performance indicators relating to inventory accuracy, stock availability and warehouse efficiency.
• Maintain accurate warehouse records and supporting documentation.
• Ensure all warehouse transactions are processed accurately and timeously.
• Support internal and external audits by providing required documentation and inventory records.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Work closely with Procurement, Supply Chain, Engineering, Maintenance, Operations, Finance and Project Teams.
• Attend operational meetings to provide updates on warehouse performance and inventory availability.
• Liaise with suppliers and transport providers regarding deliveries and logistics.
• Ensure effective communication between warehouse operations and site departments.
• Support operational planning by ensuring material availability aligns with maintenance and production schedules.

Compliance & Governance

• Ensure compliance with company warehouse procedures, inventory control policies and statutory requirements.
• Maintain compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality standards within the warehouse.
• Ensure materials are stored safely and in accordance with manufacturer and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor housekeeping standards and ensure a clean, organised and safe warehouse environment.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance warehouse efficiency, inventory accuracy and operational performance.

Closing Date:

Submissions for this vacancy will close on 20 October 2026. Late applications may still be considered until 11 November 2026.

PoPI Act Compliance:

Marvel Placement Consultants adheres to the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (Act No. 4 of 2013). Section 9 of PoPI states that “Personal Information may only be processed if, given the purpose for which it is processed, it is adequate, relevant and not excessive.”