Distribution Manager

A Distribution Manager is needed in Kuruman. The role focuses on consistent delivery, accurate work and clear communication across the Northern Cape operation.

The Role

The organisation is investing in its Kuruman operation, and this Distribution Manager position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the logistics jobs function and contribute to the wider Northern Cape business.

Notably, the successful applicant is given the room to plan, deliver and review their work without unnecessary noise. The organisation has built its Kuruman team on trust, and the Distribution Manager role will feel that from week one.

Quality is everyone’s job. Whether the Distribution Manager is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in Northern Cape is consistently high and consistently fair.

In addition, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Kuruman also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.

The Environment

Practically speaking, 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.

Importantly, 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.

Beyond that, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Northern Cape.

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

What Your Day Looks Like

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.

Notably, the Kuruman 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 Kuruman.

Beyond that, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Northern Cape operations throw up the unexpected.

Based in Kuruman

Importantly, the role is based in Kuruman, near the Orange River agricultural zone. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Kuruman and the broader Northern Cape region.

Many candidates already living within reach of Kuruman cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Northern Cape economy.

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 Kuruman.

Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Kuruman, Northern Cape.

Why Join Us

Few roles let you see the impact of your work as quickly as this one. Every shift, project and decision in Kuruman contributes to real outcomes for clients and colleagues across the logistics jobs space in Northern Cape.

Equally, the role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.

Career development may be available depending on the role, business needs and the hiring organisation’s policies.

Equally, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.

Equal Opportunity

Importantly, the organisation supports a respectful workplace. Applications are welcome from suitably qualified candidates across Northern Cape, and recruitment is intended to be fair and transparent.

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

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.

Beyond that, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Northern Cape.

Your Role

• Process returns, claims and damaged stock through the agreed workflow
• Maintain housekeeping standards in racking, aisles and yard areas
• Investigate stock losses and contribute to shrinkage reduction plans
• Pick, pack and dispatch orders accurately within agreed cut-offs
• Conduct daily, weekly and monthly stock counts and investigate variances
• Maintain accurate inventory records on the warehouse management system

Minimum Requirements

• Valid Code 10 or Code 14 driver’s licence with PrDP for driving roles
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced, target-driven environment
• 2+ years’ experience in warehousing, distribution or logistics
• Understanding of inbound, outbound and stock-take processes
• Relevant logistics, supply chain or warehousing qualification (preferred)
• Experience using a Warehouse Management System (WMS)

Crucially, candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.