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Step into a Distribution Manager role in Mossel Bay and make your mark across Western Cape. The team is hiring now and wants to hear from sharp, committed candidates.
Overview
The Distribution Manager vacancy forms part of how the Mossel Bay branch keeps performing. It pairs day-to-day delivery with longer-running priorities that keep the logistics jobs side of the business moving forward.
Communication runs both ways. Managers across the logistics jobs team in Western Cape make time for one-to-ones, and people are expected to speak up early when something needs attention.
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 Mossel Bay much easier.
Beyond that, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Mossel Bay also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.
Diversity and Inclusion
Inclusion is a core part of how the team operates. This is an equal-opportunity employer, and candidates from all communities — including women, youth and persons living with disabilities — are encouraged to apply for this role in Mossel Bay.
Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across Western Cape.
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.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Mossel Bay.
About 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.
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.
Crucially, the team mix in Mossel Bay reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.
Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.
Working 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.
If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Mossel Bay, Western Cape.
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.
Why Join Us
Few roles let you see the impact of your work as quickly as this one. Every shift, project and decision in Mossel Bay contributes to real outcomes for clients and colleagues across the logistics jobs space in Western Cape.
Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Mossel Bay teams.
Notably, 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 Mossel Bay 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 Western Cape.
Career Growth
Career progression here is real, not a slogan. The logistics jobs space in Mossel Bay 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 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.
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.
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.
Key Outputs
- Maintain housekeeping standards in racking, aisles and yard areas
- Maintain accurate inventory records on the warehouse management system
- Conduct daily, weekly and monthly stock counts and investigate variances
- Monitor third-party logistics partners against agreed KPIs
- Investigate stock losses and contribute to shrinkage reduction plans
- Receive, verify and put away incoming stock against delivery notes
- Coordinate cross-docking and consolidation with inbound and outbound teams
- Liaise with transporters, drivers and customers on dispatch schedules
Essential Criteria
- Relevant logistics, supply chain or warehousing qualification (preferred)
- Good communication skills with drivers, suppliers and customers
- Computer literacy in MS Office and basic ERP modules
- 2+ years’ experience in warehousing, distribution or logistics
- Willingness to work in a fast-paced, target-driven environment
Candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.