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
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