Distribution Manager

Whether you are a seasoned Distribution Manager or stepping into the role for the first time, there is space for you in Rustenburg. The team hires on merit and across communities in North West.

About the Opportunity

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

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 Rustenburg team.

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

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 North West is consistently high and consistently fair.

About Rustenburg

Rustenburg continues to grow as an employment hub in North West, with within the Klerksdorp gold and farming belt. This role gives you a foothold in one of its busier business communities, with access to the local services, suppliers and partners that keep the work moving.

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

If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Rustenburg, North West.

Your Future Here

Career progression here is real, not a slogan. The logistics jobs space in Rustenburg 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 North West.

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

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

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.

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 North West. 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 Rustenburg site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

Our Commitment to Transformation

Diverse teams build stronger workplaces. Applications are welcome from candidates of every background, language and community across North West, 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 Rustenburg.

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 North West.

Why Join Us

You will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The Rustenburg colleagues take pride in supporting one another and in doing the logistics jobs side of the business properly, day in and day out.

On top of that, 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 Rustenburg 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 North West.

Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Rustenburg teams.

Key Outputs

• Monitor third-party logistics partners against agreed KPIs
• Operate forklifts and material handling equipment safely
• Investigate stock losses and contribute to shrinkage reduction plans
• Conduct daily, weekly and monthly stock counts and investigate variances
• Pick, pack and dispatch orders accurately within agreed cut-offs
• Plan delivery routes to maximise vehicle utilisation and on-time delivery
• Prepare daily dispatch and receiving reports for site management

Who We’re Looking For

• Ability to work shifts, including night shifts and weekends
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced, target-driven environment
• Physically able to perform manual handling duties safely
• Computer literacy in MS Office and basic ERP modules
• Good communication skills with drivers, suppliers and customers
• Understanding of inbound, outbound and stock-take processes

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