South Africa: Cold Store Assistant Manager – Blackheath, Western Cape posted by Elev8

Cold Store Assistant Manager – Blackheath, Western Cape

R18 000 – R23 000 Per Month + Overtime
Start Date: ASAP | Hours: Monday–Friday (occasional Saturdays/Public Holidays)

About the Company

Our client, a well-established and reputable frozen fish manufacturer, is seeking a dedicated Cold Store Assistant Manager to support the daily operations of their cold storage facility in Blackheath.
The ideal candidate will assist the Cold Store Manager in coordinating warehouse activities, ensuring compliance, maintaining stock accuracy, and driving continuous improvement within the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Cold Store Manager in overseeing daily cold store operations, including receiving, storing, and dispatching of frozen products.
• Supervise and support team leaders and warehouse staff to maintain smooth workflow and productivity.
• Ensure cold store temperature standards of –18°C are consistently met.
• Monitor compliance with HACCP, Health & Safety, and PPECB requirements.
• Assist in inventory control, cycle counts, and stock reconciliation to maintain accuracy.
• Help coordinate equipment maintenance and liaise with service providers when required.
• Prepare operational reports and assist with administrative and documentation processes.
• Contribute to training, motivation, and performance monitoring of cold store staff.
• Support process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy across operations.
• Work extensively with MACRO management systems and Microsoft Excel/Word for reporting and data management.

Requirements

• 3–5 years’ experience in cold store, warehouse, or logistics operations (fish or food industry preferred).
• Tertiary qualification in Logistics, Operations, or Supply Chain preferred (Matric + relevant experience considered).
• Understanding of cold-chain logistics, HACCP, PPECB, and MACRO systems.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Valid driver’s licence and own reliable transport.