Warehouse Ops Assistant Manager: Growth and Leadership

Placements24; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career growth

On-the-job training

Medical aid contribution

Provident fund

Employee discounts

Stable and supportive environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a motivated Warehouse Operations Assistant Manager for our Bloemfontein facility. You will support the Warehouse Manager, supervise daily activities, and help optimize throughput and inventory accuracy to ensure on-time deliveries.

The role offers hands-on leadership development, exposure to a major distribution network, and a pathway to growth in the logistics field within a stable, reputable retailer. Your presence on site is essential to maintain smooth operations.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years in warehouse operations or logistics.
• Supervisory or team-lead experience preferred.
• Knowledge of inventory control and shipping/receiving.
• Familiar with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
• Strong organizational and communication skills; team player.

Responsibilities

• Assist Warehouse Manager in daily supervision of staff.
• Oversee receiving, warehousing, distribution, and maintenance.
• Implement policies to ensure efficiency and safety.
• Manage inventory accuracy and regular stock checks.
• Train and develop warehouse personnel.
• Ensure health, safety, and security standards.
• Monitor performance metrics and identify improvements.
• Maintain a clean, organized, safe warehouse.
• Support inbound and outbound logistics planning.
• Resolve operational challenges as they arise.

Skills

Team leadership

Inventory management

WMS

Logistics operations

Education

Logistics/Operations qualification

Tools

WMS software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a motivated Warehouse Operations Assistant Manager for our Bloemfontein facility. You will support the Warehouse Manager, supervise daily activities, and help optimize throughput and inventory accuracy to ensure on-time deliveries.

The role offers hands-on leadership development, exposure to a major distribution network, and a pathway to growth in the logistics field within a stable, reputable retailer. Your presence on site is essential to maintain smooth operations.