Work-Force
Applications are warmly invited for a Distribution Manager role based in Senekal. We welcome candidates from every background across Free State who are ready to grow with us.
About the Opportunity
This Distribution Manager role has been briefed against a clear set of outcomes for Senekal. The successful candidate will work alongside an established team and will be expected to contribute meaningfully to the logistics jobs pipeline across Free State.
Expect a structured first ninety days, with onboarding milestones, regular check-ins, and an early focus on getting comfortable with the systems and processes that underpin the Senekal team.
Reasonable working hours and respectful planning are part of how the role runs. The team values strong delivery, and load is balanced fairly across the logistics jobs group in Senekal.
Stakeholders for this position include line managers, peers across the logistics jobs team and trusted external partners. Building those relationships early makes the next twelve months in Senekal much easier.
About Senekal
The role is based in Senekal, in the Welkom gold fields. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Senekal and the broader Free State region.
Accessibility is taken seriously: where the role allows, the team works toward a balance of in-office presence and flexibility for candidates based in and around Senekal.
Many candidates already living within reach of Senekal cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Free State economy.
If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Senekal, Free State.
Our Commitment to Transformation
Inclusion is a core part of how the team operates. This is an equal-opportunity employer, and candidates from all communities — including women, youth and persons living with disabilities — are encouraged to apply for this role in Senekal.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Senekal.
B-BBEE compliance is more than a scorecard here. It informs how the business invests in skills development, supplier diversity and community engagement across the country.
Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across Free State.
Your Future Here
Career progression here is real, not a slogan. The logistics jobs space in Senekal offers a clear runway from delivery into team leadership and beyond, and managers sit down with each team member regularly to map out the next step in Free State.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Senekal team member.
Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Senekal have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Free State.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
What We Offer
Few roles let you see the impact of your work as quickly as this one. Every shift, project and decision in Senekal contributes to real outcomes for clients and colleagues across the logistics jobs space in Free State.
Notably, the company reinvests in its people: paid training, internal moves and the chance to take on bigger projects are all part of how careers in Senekal keep progressing.
Benefits are clear and consistent. Beyond the package on offer, the role includes the supports you would expect from an established South African employer in Free State.
Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Senekal teams.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Coordinate cross-docking and consolidation with inbound and outbound teams
- Investigate stock losses and contribute to shrinkage reduction plans
- Ensure full compliance with road traffic, OHS Act and customs requirements
- Liaise with transporters, drivers and customers on dispatch schedules
- Receive, verify and put away incoming stock against delivery notes
- Prepare daily dispatch and receiving reports for site management
Minimum Requirements
- Physically able to perform manual handling duties safely
- Good communication skills with drivers, suppliers and customers
- Computer literacy in MS Office and basic ERP modules
- Relevant logistics, supply chain or warehousing qualification (preferred)
- Ability to work shifts, including night shifts and weekends
Beyond that, if your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.