Operations Supervisor
Staff Elite
Other, Western Cape
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
Job Title: Operations Supervisor — Logistics & Warehousing (Staffing Industry)
Company: Staff Elite Coastal
Location: Epping
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
About Us
Staff Elite is a fast-paced Temporary Employment Services (TES) provider specialising in rapid deployment of vetted staff — drivers, forklift operators, pickers, packers, general workers and admin staff — to warehousing, distribution, and logistics clients across South Africa. We pride ourselves on speed, reliability, and getting it right when our clients need us most. We're looking for an experienced Operations Supervisor to join our dynamic team and help us keep delivering on that promise.
About the Role
We need a hands-on, reliable Operations Supervisor with solid experience in logistics/warehousing environments, who knows how to manage people on the ground and keep operations running smoothly across multiple client sites. This is a demanding, high-accountability role suited to someone who thrives under pressure and takes true ownership of their sites and team.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee day-to-day staffing operations across assigned client sites (warehousing, distribution, logistics)
- Manage, supervise, and provide direction to placed staff reporting to you
- Handle disciplinary matters professionally and in line with correct labour procedures — issuing warnings, conducting hearings, and maintaining proper documentation
- Ensure adequate staffing coverage at all times, including proactive contingency planning for absences/no-shows
- Be available and responsive to client and staff calls 24/7, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays as operational needs require
- Communicate consistently with clients and Head Office — daily site updates, escalations, and issue resolution
- Recruit, screen, and onboard new staff as needed to maintain adequate coverage
- Ensure full compliance with Company SOPs, including recruitment file completeness before staff are placed on site
Requirements
- Proven experience in a supervisory/management role within logistics, warehousing, or a similar operational environment
- Experience managing and taking accountability for a team of direct reports
- Solid working knowledge of disciplinary procedures and basic labour law principles (CCMA processes, warnings, hearings)
- Valid driver's licence (essential)
- Must be available at all times, including for after-hours and weekend calls — this is a 24/7 operational role
- Strong communication skills and the ability to remain calm and decisive under pressure
- High level of integrity, reliability, and ownership — you will be trusted with real operational and disciplinary authority
- Own reliable transport
If you are a driven, reliable operator who takes pride in running a tight ship and can handle the pace of a 24/7 logistics staffing business, we want to hear from you.
Pay: From R14 000,00 per month
Work Location: In person
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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).
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