Job Description
- Matric
Requirements
- Valid Code 10 Driver’s Licence
- Experience in a warehouse, logistics, expediting and supply chain environment.
- Computer Literate, including Microsoft Office and Warehouse Management Systems
- Supervisory or team-leading experience
- Forklift certification and knowledge of safety regulations would be advantageous
Duties
- Oversee daily warehouse operations, including receiving, unloading, storage, picking, packing, dispatch, and general housekeeping.
- Organise and optimise warehouse space to ensure stock and customer orders are stored safely, securely, and are easily accessible.
- Maintain the warehouse, kitchen, and sanitary areas in a clean, tidy, and hygienic condition.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, security, and company procedures, including the safe storage of chemicals and other regulated items.
- Supervise warehouse staff, allocate work, provide training and guidance, and monitor productivity, accuracy, and performance.
- Manage inventory accuracy by recording stock movements on warehouse systems and by
- updating warehouse lists, GRNs, returns, delivery notes, and POD records.
- Monitor stock levels and packing materials, and arrange replenishment to avoid stockouts and workflow interruptions.
- Coordinate inbound and outbound shipments with Procurement, Logistics, Expediting, suppliers, couriers, and customers, including supporting expediting activities to ensure ontime
- delivery of critical orders, and resolve discrepancies or delays.
- Book in orders and provide accurate shipment information, including weights, dimensions, COO, MSDS, inspection documents, licences, and other dispatch paperwork where required.
- Support courier and freight collections, including customer-requested collections, inspections, and related documentation.
- Identify and escalate over-deliveries, under-deliveries, shortages, returns, out-of-gauge
- items, and other operational risks before receipt or dispatch.
- Manage the day-to-day care and planned maintenance of warehouse equipment, machinery, and vehicles.
- Produce daily, weekly, and monthly operational reports and statistics, and escalate corrective actions where targets, service levels, or compliance are at risk.
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About Warehousing/Distribution Jobs in Gauteng
The warehouse and distribution sector is a vital component of the Gauteng economy, providing essential services to various industries across the region. Typically, the demand for skilled warehouse and distribution professionals is high due to the increasing need for efficient supply chain management. Generally, this field offers a stable career path with opportunities for growth and development.
Salaries for warehouse and distribution roles in Gauteng can vary widely depending on factors such as experience, company size, and industry sector. Typically, entry-level positions may offer salary ranges of between R30 000 to R50 000 per annum, while more experienced professionals can earn between R60 000 to R120 000 per annum. However, it is essential to note that these are broad estimates, and actual salaries may differ depending on individual circumstances.
Common skills required for warehouse and distribution roles include analytical thinking, problem-solving, attention to detail, communication skills, and physical stamina. Typically, professionals in this field need to be able to work independently and as part of a team, handle manual handling tasks with care, and adapt to changing operational requirements. In addition, many companies require their warehouse and distribution staff to have basic computer literacy and knowledge of inventory management systems.
The manufacturing sector, technology industry, and financial services sector are some of the common industries that employ warehouse and distribution professionals in Gauteng. Typically, these roles involve receiving, storing, packaging, and shipping products efficiently and safely.
Career development opportunities in this field typically include promotions to supervisory or management positions, specialized roles such as inventory control or logistics coordination, or moving into related fields like supply chain management or operations management. Generally, having a degree or diploma in a relevant field such as logistics, supply chain management, or business administration can be beneficial for career progression.
This information provides general career guidance. Actual salaries and requirements vary by employer.
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