Warehouse Supervisor
Watches Tell Time
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Logistics and supply-chain roles coordinate the movement of goods across SA, a sector expanding fast with e-commerce.
This listing does not state a salary. As a guide, logistics roles in South Africa typically pay R12 000 to R35 000 a month (indicative).
Job description
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Team Leadership & Staff Management
- Assign and coordinate daily tasks across warehouse staff, pickers, double-checkers, inspectors, and boxers
- Run daily staff planning / morning meetings and manage the daily register for casual staff
- Monitor staff productivity, discipline and time-wasting during breaks; ensure no idle time on the floor
- Enforce company rules, workplace discipline and warehouse SOPs
- Track KPI's daily and review overall team performance
Warehouse & Stock Operations
- Oversee container offloading, local stock receiving, and loading of vehicles (day/night)
- Manage stock rotation, multi-warehouse stock movement, and warehouse space utilisation
- Oversee return crates, damage dump/domestic dump processing, and repair of damaged pallets
- Compress and consolidate stock across multi-warehouse sites
- Support and back up random inspection audits carried out by the Safety and Security Officers
Health, Safety & Security Oversight
- Oversee staff safety on the floor (e.g. correct use of ladders and equipment)
- Conduct entrance checks for employees entering the premises
- Perform fuel checks on forklifts (Hysters) and inspect handling equipment
- Repair or schedule repairs of damaged staff equipment as required
- Ensure warehouse cleanliness, housekeeping and hygiene standards are maintained at all times
Administration & Reporting
- Review and update warehouse Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as operations evolve
- Maintain accurate daily, weekly and monthly operational reports
- Escalate incidents, safety concerns, and stock or equipment issues to senior management promptly
Desired Experience & Qualification
- Grade 12 / Matric.
- Previous experience in despatch, warehousing or logistics.
- Supervisory or team leadership experience.
- Strong organisational and time-management skills.
- Good attention to detail and accuracy.
- Computer literate; Sage Pastel experience advantageous.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
Pay: R10 000,00 - R15 000,00 per month
Application Question(s):
- Are you proficient in Excel? Please indicate if you are a beginner or intermediate?
Work Location: In person
Good to know
What does this logistics job pay?
This listing does not state a salary. As a guide, logistics roles in South Africa typically pay R12 000 to R35 000 a month (indicative).
Do I need experience for logistics jobs in Durban?
This logistics role may ask for some experience or a relevant qualification. Read the listing for the specifics before you apply.
How do I apply for this job?
Tap "Apply on Indeed" to open the original listing, where you can read the full description and apply directly. JobsZA never charges you to apply, and you should never pay money to get a job.
Found on Indeed · Posted 1 weeks ago