Logistics Jobs in Gauteng

The General Manager is responsible for the management and performance of the Warehouse Operations, Inventory, Transport Operations and Customer Service in his region. Responsibility to driver health and safety and create a conscious food culture. Building and monitoring operational capacity and processes to ensure the sustainability of the Distribution Centres operations at the right cost and to the right quality standards.

Key Functional Responsibilities:

• Warehouse, Inventory & Transport Management.
• Customer Service.
• Continuous Improvement.
• Reporting.
• Costs and Budgeting.
• Master delivery schedule.
• Risk.
• People.

The above list is not exhaustive, and you shall be obliged to perform subsidiary tasks in addition to the primary tasks for which you are employed. The Company undertakes to ensure however, that these subsidiary tasks will be within the training and experience or occupational capabilities of yourself and that you shall not suffer any loss of remuneration or status for work performed on subsidiary tasks.

Experience Required:

8 12 years experience.

Field: Senior Distribution Centre Operational Management.

Industry: Warehousing & Distribution, Transport, FMCG, QRS or Similar.

Work Experience Required:

• Senior Operational Management including but not limited to:
• Warehouse Management.
• Inventory Management.
• Transport Management.
• Supply Chain Management.
• Customer Service Management.
• Shift Management.
• Health & Safety Management.
• Facility & Asset Management.
• Contingency Planning & Management.
• Best Practice / Continuous Improvement Management.
• Management of multi temperature stock items.
• Management of complex, multi-site, multi-disciplinary, multi-culture organizations.
• Integrated strategy formulation and execution within large organizations of 400 plus employees.
• People Management including but not limited to:
• Probation Management.
• Performance Management.
• Time and Attendance Management.
• Disciplinary Enquiries, including investigations, initiating and chairing.
• CCMA / Bargaining Council Exposure.
• Sound knowledge of Payroll Processes.
• Unionized Workforce Management.
• Culture development.
• Organizational planning.
• Change Management.

Qualification Required:

• Grade 12.
• Relevant Tertiary Degree, Honours Degree in Business / Supply Chain Management or similar, MBA would be advantageous.

Computer Literacy Required:

• MS Office (PowerPoint, Projects, Word, Outlook).
• Advanced MS Excel Skills.
• Advanced Warehouse Management System (WMS) Skills.
• Accounting Software: Microsoft Great Plains.

My small / medium-seized freight forwarder is seeking a suitable FEMALE Ops Assistant to join their growing team.

You will be responsible for handling the registration, tracking, calling for charges, submission to customs etc.

Min. 2 years working within a similar role within a freight forwarder; seafreight import experience essential; other modes an added benefit.
ShipShape an advantage.

• TETA Registered: Relevant accreditation is required.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years hands-on experience with DriveRisk or DriveCam systems.
• Code EC License: Must possess a valid Code 14 license with PDP.
• Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with Mix Telematics and advanced computer skills, especially in Excel.
• People Skills: Excellent people management and communication skills to guide and assess drivers effectively.
• Key Responsibilities:
• Training & Development: Conduct classroom and on-the-job training sessions, ensuring drivers are skilled in safety and efficiency.
• Coaching & Mentoring: Provide one-on-one coaching and mentoring to drivers, developing their skills and boosting their performance.
• Performance Assessments: Conduct driver assessments and provide feedback to management on training progress and driver performance.
• Material Input: Collaborate in the development and enhancement of training materials.
• Scheduling & Administration: Prepare and manage training schedules, ensuring all necessary resources are in place.
• Competitions & Recruitment: Assist with driver learnership recruitment and support events like "Driver of the Year" competitions.
• DriveCam Expertise: Specialize in DriveCam systems, ensuring drivers adhere to safety protocols using telematics and monitoring tools.
• Why Join Us?
  
  • Be part of a leading national company in the transport and logistics sector.
  • Contribute to the development of top-tier professional drivers, enhancing road safety and operational excellence.
  • Competitive compensation and opportunity for growth within the company.
  If you meet the qualifications and are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role, apply today to be a part of our dynamic team!
  Apply now and drive the change towards safer roads!

Workforce Planning Manager BPO / Call Centre | Durban North

If youre a master of metrics, a scheduling strategist, and a forecasting whiz, this is your chance to make a global impact.

Reporting to the Head of Planning, your role will be to support and develop your team. Oversee and manage the service delivery of business and support interactions with operational teams and client resource planning teams.

In this role you will also be accountable for the management of the Planning Analysts.

Duties Include:

• Responsibility for capacity plans, FTE plans, attrition analysis and recruitment numbers
• Design, implement and distribute shift patterns and schedules for campaigns
• Attend calls to present and discuss the current resourcing position with both clients and internal stakeholders
• Provide the required management information to allow business areas to manage holidays effectively
• Forecast processes and methodology to match the client's business model
• Liaise with operational and support teams to ensure effective account sizing
• Accurately document issues and results, producing commentary on the performance of accounts
• Audit current practices and bench-mark against industry standards
• Support and develop the skills of the Resource Planning Team
• Provide resource sizing models to bid teams
• Support operations through quarterly and annualised budget process

Education:

• Completed Matric (Grade 12)
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Resource Planning preferred

Job Experience & Skills Required:

• 3 to 4 years experience in a resource or workforce planning role essential
• 2 to 3 years' team management experience essential
• BPO or Consulting industry experience essential
• Experience with forecasting and scheduling for complex operations
• Proven experience with designing and implementing resource models and strategies
• Advanced MS Excel skills
• Strong data manipulation experience
• Ability to challenge and address issues and identify opportunities for financial growth
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong relationship building skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment
• High level of attention to detail

Apply now!

Key Responsibilities:

• Website development and co-ordination (managing material and content), as well as proven previous experience in website development
• Develop and execute marketing campaigns, including social media, email marketing, web sites and digital advertising
• Coordinate content creation, including writing, editing, and publishing posts on social media platforms, newsletters, and blog posts
• Manage company branding materials and ensure brand consistency across all communication channels
• Support market research efforts and analyse data to inform marketing strategies
• Organise and attend promotional events and provide on-site support when needed
• Conducting research to analyse competitive landscape, market trends and customer behavior
• Supporting the GM in establishing and evaluating a marketing strategy and plan
• Communicating campaign deliverables, objectives and timelines to their team while providing instructions for promotion or use
• Planning and managing marketing efforts for trade shows, conferences, events and meetings
• Maintaining an inventory and directory of marketing materials while coordinating new material creation as needed
• Monitoring and analysing metrics to track the success of marketing campaigns
• Managing and coordinating tasks outsourced to external vendors, such as printing companies

Useful skills and qualifications include:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills and presentation skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills for representing organisations during media events, product launches, product demonstrations and trade shows
• Project management experience and time-management skills for juggling numerous time-sensitive projects
• Familiarity with various marketing platforms and channels, including social media, print campaigns, digital marketing and email promotions
• Strong analytical skills to evaluate marketing metrics effectively
• High degree of creativity and innovation to develop unique, effective marketing strategies
• Experience with computer software programs used for keyword research, database management and content creation
• Market research experience and an understanding of how to identify target audiences
• Advantageous: Photography experience with equipment including a drone license and operation

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• Grade 12
• Some operations experience within a warehouse / transport environment is required
• Computer literacy: Email procedures, Excel
• Candidates must be available to work on any shift and have reliable transport arrangements to meet these requirements
• Accountable for:
• Ensures all vehicles that are dispatched as per the daily distribution plan are captured as such on the system
• Continuously monitors and updates all vehicles along route until the return to the depot
• Communicates all route deviations, stores not offloading and reported breakdowns / any other incidents to Management
• Ensures all data capturing is updated and correct at all times
• Communicates with stores on a continuous basis regarding delivery details / requirements
• Ensures all scheduled backhaul loads are actioned
• Ensures all trucks are returning as per the planned times
• Assists with any store requests or other queries
• Assists with dispatching, or any other operational tasks as may be requested from time to time.
• Please note:
  By applying for this position and providing Fokus Personnel with your CV and other personal information, you are consenting to the information being used for the specific purpose for which it was provided, which is recruitment purposes and possible appointment purposes (should you be successful). Please note that your information will be processed for recruitment purposes only or for such purposes relating to assessing the establishment of an employment relationship with yourself, and this will be done in accordance with the applicable data protection and privacy legislation. We confirm that such information will not be used for any other purpose without obtaining your prior consent.
  If your application is not successful, we retain your CV and other information provided for a period of 6 months after which it will be destroyed in a secure manner. If you object to your information being used in accordance with the aforementioned clauses, please indicate your objection and we will immediately destroy your personal information in a secure manner.
  If you are not contacted within 2 weeks of the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful

Minimum requirements:

• Must have at least 5 years experience as Refrigeration Technician on Trailers or Trucks
• Technical Trade Test in Refrigeration required
• Strong Electrical and Mechanical experience required
• Fault finding experience is a must
• South African Citizen
• Must have contactable references

Salary Structure

• Basic Salary negotiable based on experience
• Medical Aid and Provident Fund

(Only suitable candidates will be contacted and shortlisted)

Requirements:

• Matric (Grade 12) Technical training would be essential
• Minimum of 2-4 years experience in a similar storeman or warehouse role in a manufacturing/industrial environment
• Fluent in English and Afrikaans
• Preferably candidates between the ages 25-45 years old
• Knowledge of stock control and warehouse management systems
• Forklift operator certification (or willingness to obtain certification)
• Good physical fitness and ability to lift heavy materials
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• A proactive attitude with strong problem-solving abilities
• Reliable and punctual with a strong sense of responsibility

Key Responsibilities:

• Receive, inspect, and verify incoming goods against purchase orders
• Store goods in appropriate locations, ensuring correct labelling and organization
• Maintain accurate records of stock levels, movement, and inventory
• Pick and pack materials for production and dispatch as required
• Conduct regular stock audits and assist with inventory control
• Monitor stock expiry dates and perform stock rotation
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, keeping the storage area clean, organized, and hazard-free
• Report any discrepancies or damaged goods to the supervisor
• Operate forklifts or other warehouse equipment (if qualified)

Required qualification and working knowledge:

• Matric certificate
• Forklift license
• Drivers license
• Computer literacy on Google web-based applications, Excel & Word
• Previous experience in Warehouse Management an advantage

Stock Auditor Requirements and Qualifications :

• Equivalent qualification in Supply chain and logistics management or general business management.
• Experience in stock control and process management.
• Proficiency with basic computer programs Excel, word, outlook etc.
• Keen attention to detail, the ability and willingness to learn.
• Understanding Warehouse management processes, capturing stock counts, ability to investigate stock discrepancies as well as providing reasons for the discrepancies. The candidate must also understand Inventory control to ensure stock accuracy of head office and branches.
• Ability to travel to branches monthly to do Branch Audits

Stock Auditor Duties and Responsibilities

• Management of National Finished Goods Stock Counts.
• Management of Raw Materials Stock Counts.
• Miscellaneous.
• Management of Administration.
• Management of W.I.P Stock Holdings.
• Branch Stock Audits.
• Monthly Reporting WIP Report/Journal Summary Report/Bluefuel Report.
• Weekly reporting transfer discrepancy report/Cost adjustment report
• Trackmatic Ensuring details are up to date on reports.
• Stannic Petrol Cards.
• Tool checks.
• Setting up and creating count schedules for stock categories to be counted. This includes finished goods as well as raw materials. Ensuring counts are done and captured.
• Vehicle checks and reporting done on a weekly basis.
• Responsible for all stock journals.
• Managing Takealot stock counts. SOH on ERP to SOH on Takealot Portal. Counts done on a daily basis, investigating discrepancies as well as correcting discrepancies to ensure stock accuracy.
• Housekeeping checks of warehouses on a weekly basis.