Distribution Manager

Work-Force

A Distribution Manager position is being filled in Sabie. Suitable candidates from across Mpumalanga are invited to submit their applications for review.

What This Role Involves

The Distribution Manager position is part of an ongoing recruitment drive across Mpumalanga. The brief has been shaped carefully, with a focus on delivery in Sabie and across the logistics jobs space.

Day-to-day, the role balances focused delivery with the kind of collaboration that keeps things moving. The successful candidate is trusted to make sensible decisions inside the agreed scope, with line-management support whenever a sounding board is useful.

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 Sabie.

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 Sabie teams, and the new Distribution Manager will feel that from the first week.

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 Sabie much easier.

The Environment

Notably, 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.

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

Practically speaking, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Mpumalanga.

In addition, 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.

Working in Sabie

Working in Sabie means a place within the Highveld coal corridor, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Mpumalanga region, and the Sabie office benefits from those long-standing connections.

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

Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Sabie, Mpumalanga.

What We Offer

In addition, the hiring organisation may provide onboarding or skills development for this logistics jobs role in Sabie; the available support will be confirmed in the final vacancy details for Mpumalanga.

Crucially, 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.

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

Equal Opportunity

Inclusive recruitment is part of the organisation’s employment practices. Applicants are assessed on relevant qualifications, skills and experience for this role in Sabie.

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

Importantly, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Mpumalanga.

About the Team

In addition, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Sabie office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Mpumalanga operations get busy.

On top of that, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Sabie will be explained during the hiring process.

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.

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

Career Growth

This role can grow with you. Strong performers in the logistics jobs team in Sabie have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.

Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Sabie team member.

Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Sabie have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Mpumalanga.

Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Liaise with transporters, drivers and customers on dispatch schedules
  • Pick, pack and dispatch orders accurately within agreed cut-offs
  • Coordinate cross-docking and consolidation with inbound and outbound teams
  • Process returns, claims and damaged stock through the agreed workflow
  • Maintain accurate inventory records on the warehouse management system
  • Receive, verify and put away incoming stock against delivery notes

Essential Criteria

  • Any checks required by law or the specific duties will be explained during the hiring process
  • Computer literacy in MS Office and basic ERP modules
  • Understanding of inbound, outbound and stock-take processes
  • Strong numeracy and accuracy on stock counts and pick lists
  • Matric / National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
  • Able to perform the essential manual-handling duties safely, with reasonable accommodation where applicable

Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.

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