Distribution Manager

A vacancy has been confirmed for a Distribution Manager based in Mossel Bay, Western Cape. The successful candidate will join an established team within the logistics jobs function.

About the Opportunity

An experienced Distribution Manager is needed to support operations in Mossel Bay. The role forms part of how the business keeps its logistics jobs portfolio strong in Western Cape.

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 Mossel Bay team.

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 Mossel Bay.

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 Western Cape is consistently high and consistently fair.

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.

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.

Practically speaking, a respectful, professional environment is the standard in Western Cape. 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 Mossel Bay site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

Growing With Us

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

Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Mossel Bay have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Western Cape.

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

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

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.

Notably, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Western Cape 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 Mossel Bay.

Practically speaking, the Mossel Bay 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.

Based in Mossel Bay

Mossel Bay continues to grow as an employment hub in Western Cape, with with views toward Table Mountain. 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 Mossel Bay cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Western 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 Mossel Bay.

If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Mossel Bay, Western Cape.

Meet the Team

You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the logistics jobs side of the business inside out. The Mossel Bay 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.

Notably, the team mix in Mossel Bay reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.

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.

Key Outputs

• Maintain accurate inventory records on the warehouse management system
• Plan delivery routes to maximise vehicle utilisation and on-time delivery
• Process returns, claims and damaged stock through the agreed workflow
• Coordinate cross-docking and consolidation with inbound and outbound teams
• Support cycle-count and full inventory takes with the finance team

Who We’re Looking For

• Awareness of OHS Act, traffic regulations and hazardous goods rules
• Strong numeracy and accuracy on stock counts and pick lists
• Clear criminal record and proof of address
• Experience using a Warehouse Management System (WMS)
• 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.