Warehouse Supervisor

Applications are warmly invited for a Warehouse Supervisor role based in Potchefstroom. We welcome candidates from every background across North West who are ready to grow with us.

About the Opportunity

The organisation is investing in its Potchefstroom operation, and this Warehouse Supervisor position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the logistics jobs function and contribute to the wider North West business.

Importantly, the organisation keeps reporting lines clean and expectations realistic. Performance is measured against a small, agreed set of metrics, and there are no surprise yardsticks for the Warehouse Supervisor taking on this position.

Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Warehouse Supervisor 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.

Quality is everyone’s job. Whether the Warehouse Supervisor is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in North West is consistently high and consistently fair.

The Environment

Equally, 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.

Equally, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in North West.

Practically speaking, 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.

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

Career Growth

Career progression for this logistics jobs role in Potchefstroom depends on the hiring organisation’s policies, role requirements and business needs in North West.

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

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

Beyond that, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Potchefstroom have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across North West.

What We Offer

Notably, the hiring organisation may provide onboarding or skills development for this logistics jobs role in Potchefstroom; the available support will be confirmed in the final vacancy details for North West.

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

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

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

Day in the Life

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.

Importantly, the Potchefstroom 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.

On top of that, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when North West operations throw up the unexpected.

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

Core Functions

• Plan delivery routes to maximise vehicle utilisation and on-time delivery
• Receive, verify and put away incoming stock against delivery notes
• Support cycle-count and full inventory takes with the finance team
• Monitor third-party logistics partners against agreed KPIs
• Process returns, claims and damaged stock through the agreed workflow
• Ensure full compliance with road traffic, OHS Act and customs requirements

Candidate Profile

• Relevant logistics, supply chain or warehousing qualification (preferred)
• Experience using a Warehouse Management System (WMS)
• Any checks required by law or the specific duties will be explained during the hiring process
• Awareness of OHS Act, traffic regulations and hazardous goods rules
• 2+ years’ experience in warehousing, distribution or logistics
• Good communication skills with drivers, suppliers and customers
• Strong numeracy and accuracy on stock counts and pick lists

Candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.