<p>Minimum Grade 12 (Matric)</p><p>Previous Glass cutting / polishing experience advantageous</p><p>Knowledge of glass and handling thereof</p><p>General mathematical skills essential</p>
? Now Hiring: Dispatch Manager Ottery, Cape Town | Full-Time | Manufacturing / Distribution We are looking for a hands-on and organised Dispatch Manager to take ownership of the dispatch function and component stores within a busy manufacturing environment This role is perfect for someone who enjoys structure, accuracy, team leadership, customer interaction and making sure that factory requirements and customer orders are handled smoothly from start to finish What you’ll be involved in: ? Managing Component Stores You’ll be in charge of making sure the component stores are running smoothly, with enough of the correct parts available daily to keep the factory operating efficiently ? Daily Issuing to Factory You’ll manage the daily issuing of components to the factory and ensure that stock movement is accurate, controlled and properly recorded ? Invoicing and Shipping Coordination You’ll handle the paperwork for customer orders, prepare daily invoicing and ensure orders are sent out on time via courier services or road trucking companies ? Dispatch Planning You’ll coordinate the preparation, checking and dispatching of customer orders to ensure deliveries are accurate and completed within required timelines ? Team Management You’ll lead and manage a team of approximately 8 to 10 staff members, ensuring that everyone understands their responsibilities and that the department runs smoothly ? Customer and Supplier Interaction You’ll be the main point of [contact details removed] and suppliers, assisting with queries, resolving issues and maintaining professional working relationships ? Stock and Documentation Control You’ll monitor stock movement, manage discrepancies, ensure records are updated correctly and maintain accurate dispatch, stores and invoicing documentation ? Operational Problem-Solving You’ll assist with resolving dispatch delays, stock issues, delivery concerns, customer queries and day-to-day operational challenges Qualifications and Experience: ? Matric ? Previous experience in a Dispatch Manager, Dispatch Supervisor, Stores Manager, Warehouse Manager or Logistics Management role ? Experience within a manufacturing, production, FMCG, warehousing or distribution environment would be preferred ? Experience managing component stores or stock issuing to a factory environment ? Experience with daily invoicing, customer orders, courier dispatch and road freight coordination ? Strong staff management experience, ideally managing a team of 8 to 10 staff ? Good customer and supplier communication skills ? Computer literacy, including MS Office ? ERP, stock control, warehouse or dispatch system experience would be advantageous ? Strong planning, organisation and problem-solving skills ? High attention to detail and accuracy ? Must be able to work in Ottery, Cape Town
