Work-Force
Bring your skills as a Distribution Manager to Kroonstad and join a team that moves fast. This Free State role is one to watch.
About This Position
The Distribution Manager position is part of an ongoing recruitment drive across Free State. The brief has been shaped carefully, with a focus on delivery in Kroonstad and across the logistics jobs space.
Communication runs both ways. Managers across the logistics jobs team in Free State make time for one-to-ones, and people are expected to speak up early when something needs attention.
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 Kroonstad.
Where You’ll Work
Crucially, 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.
Notably, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Free State.
Your Team
Equally, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Kroonstad office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Free State operations get busy.
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.
Practically speaking, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Kroonstad will be explained during the hiring process.
Diversity and Inclusion
Importantly, the organisation supports a respectful workplace. Applications are welcome from suitably qualified candidates across Free State, and recruitment is intended to be fair and transparent.
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 Kroonstad.
Your Role
- Investigate stock losses and contribute to shrinkage reduction plans
- Conduct daily, weekly and monthly stock counts and investigate variances
- Ensure full compliance with road traffic, OHS Act and customs requirements
- Prepare daily dispatch and receiving reports for site management
- Coordinate cross-docking and consolidation with inbound and outbound teams
- Process returns, claims and damaged stock through the agreed workflow
- Support cycle-count and full inventory takes with the finance team
- Receive, verify and put away incoming stock against delivery notes
Essential Criteria
- Experience using a Warehouse Management System (WMS)
- Awareness of OHS Act, traffic regulations and hazardous goods rules
- Computer literacy in MS Office and basic ERP modules
- Understanding of inbound, outbound and stock-take processes
- Willingness to work in a fast-paced, target-driven environment
- Valid Code 10 or Code 14 driver’s licence with PrDP for driving roles
Candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.