Yard Forman

Phakisa Holdings (Pty) Ltd; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Phakisa Holdings (Pty) Ltd in Worcester is seeking a hands-on Yard Foreman/Forewoman to oversee day-to-day yard operations, supervision of staff, and maintaining service levels. The role involves shift work and strong coordination with Fleet Management.

The ideal candidate will have supervisory experience, a valid EB/B driver’s license, Afrikaans and English fluency, and be able to work under pressure while maintaining professionalism.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 qualification.
• Prior supervisory/management experience.
• Valid Code EB/B driver's license.
• Fluency in Afrikaans and English.
• Third language proficiency is a plus.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.
• Organizational and administrative abilities.
• Customer-service oriented with professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and allocate tasks to General Workers.
• Manage yard operations and cleanliness.
• Ensure timely execution of Fleet Managers' instructions.
• Lead cargo loading and offloading activities.
• Complete necessary paperwork accurately.
• Monitor employee performance and enforce discipline.
• Resolve operational issues efficiently.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders.
• Maintain top-notch customer service standards.

Skills

Team Leadership

Staff Supervision

Communication

Problem Solving

Time Management

Customer Service

Discipline & Accountability

Operational Coordination

Independent Decision-Making

Education

Grade 12 qualification

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Yard Foreman Position in Worcester

We're looking for a hands-on Yard Foreman/Forewoman to join our team in Worcester.

Yard Foreman/Forewoman - Worcester

Position Overview:
Pool Transport is seeking an experienced Yard Foreman/Forewoman to oversee day-to-day operations, yard supervision, housekeeping, and employee management in Worcester. This role involves shift work and a focus on customer service.
Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and allocate tasks to General Workers.
• Manage yard operations and cleanliness.
• Ensure timely execution of Fleet Managers' instructions.
• Lead cargo loading and offloading activities.
• Complete necessary paperwork accurately.
• Monitor employee performance and enforce discipline.
• Resolve operational issues efficiently.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders.
• Maintain top-notch customer service standards.

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 qualification.
• Prior supervisory/management experience.
• Valid Code EB/B driver's license.
• Computer literacy.
• Fluency in Afrikaans and English.
• Third language proficiency is a plus.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.
• Organizational and administrative abilities.
• Customer-service oriented with professionalism.

Preferred Candidate Profile:
The ideal candidate will reside in Worcester, have supervisory experience, strong communication skills, and a safety-focused approach.
Working Conditions:

• Location: Worcester.
• Work Type: Shifts.
• Industry: Transport/Logistics.
• Reporting to: Management/Fleet Management.

Key Competencies:

• Team Leadership.
• Staff Supervision.
• Communication Skills.
• Problem Solving.
• Time Management.
• Customer Service.
• Discipline & Accountability.
• Operational Coordination.
• Independent Decision-Making.