Distribution Manager

Listing live now. We believe great workplaces are built on great people. We are looking for a Distribution Manager in Margate, and we encourage applicants from across KwaZulu-Natal to consider this opportunity.

What This Role Involves

An experienced Distribution Manager is needed to support operations in Margate. The role forms part of how the business keeps its logistics jobs portfolio strong in KwaZulu-Natal.

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 Margate team.

Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Distribution Manager to step into the logistics jobs workflow quickly. Institutional knowledge is well-organised, so people are not reinventing the wheel from one week to the next.

Tools, systems and information are there to support the role rather than slow it down. The company continues to invest in the technology that backs its Margate teams, and the new Distribution Manager will feel that from the first week.

Where You’ll Work

The environment is operationally driven and physical at times, with shift-based work, strict safety standards and a strong focus on accuracy and on-time delivery.

On top of that, the working environment is set up to give the team the focus needed for deeper work, while keeping collaboration and quick problem-solving close at hand.

A respectful, professional environment is the standard in KwaZulu-Natal. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.

Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Margate site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

Your Team

You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the logistics jobs side of the business inside out. The Margate group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.

Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.

Collaboration is the default working mode. Whether picking up a quick query or working through a complex project, you will find colleagues willing to lean in and help.

In addition, the team mix in Margate reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.

A Typical Day

Your day kicks off in the yard or at the dock, checking schedules, briefing your team and lining up the day’s priorities. You move between receiving, picking, dispatch and the WMS, keeping a close eye on accuracy and time slots. There are constant conversations — with drivers, controllers, customers and the warehouse floor — and the better you communicate, the smoother things run. By the end of the shift, the racks are tidy, the trucks are out, and the next inbound load is already on its way.

Practically speaking, the Margate office buzzes through peak hours and settles into focused, productive lulls in between, giving you time to plan and reset before the next stretch of work.

No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in Margate.

Crucially, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when KwaZulu-Natal operations throw up the unexpected.

Equal Opportunity

Diverse teams build stronger workplaces. Applications are welcome from candidates of every background, language and community across KwaZulu-Natal, and recruitment is fair, transparent and aligned with the EE Act.

Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Margate.

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 KwaZulu-Natal.

Key Outputs

• Process returns, claims and damaged stock through the agreed workflow
• Pick, pack and dispatch orders accurately within agreed cut-offs
• Conduct daily, weekly and monthly stock counts and investigate variances
• Investigate stock losses and contribute to shrinkage reduction plans
• Plan delivery routes to maximise vehicle utilisation and on-time delivery
• Ensure full compliance with road traffic, OHS Act and customs requirements
• Liaise with transporters, drivers and customers on dispatch schedules
• Maintain accurate inventory records on the warehouse management system

Minimum Requirements

• Valid forklift licence for warehouse-based roles
• Awareness of OHS Act, traffic regulations and hazardous goods rules
• Good communication skills with drivers, suppliers and customers
• Relevant logistics, supply chain or warehousing qualification (preferred)
• Strong numeracy and accuracy on stock counts and pick lists
• Matric / National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
• Understanding of inbound, outbound and stock-take processes

Each application is reviewed carefully, and strong matches against the criteria above will move forward in the process.