Work-Force
A vacancy has been confirmed for a Distribution Manager based in Harrismith, Free State. The successful candidate will join an established team within the logistics jobs function.
The Role
An experienced Distribution Manager is needed to support operations in Harrismith. The role forms part of how the business keeps its logistics jobs portfolio strong in Free State.
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 Harrismith 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 Harrismith teams, and the new Distribution Manager will feel that from the first week.
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 Harrismith much easier.
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 Harrismith.
Your Team
You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the logistics jobs side of the business inside out. The Harrismith 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.
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.
The team mix in Harrismith reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.
Why This Role
Equally, the company invests in the people who join it. From structured onboarding to ongoing skills development, you will find clear paths to grow your career in logistics jobs from your base in Harrismith. Many colleagues across Free State have moved into senior roles after starting in positions just like this one.
Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Harrismith teams.
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 Free State.
Crucially, 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 Harrismith keep progressing.
The Environment
Practically speaking, 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, a respectful, professional environment is the standard in Free State. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.
Equally, 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 Harrismith site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
Common Questions
Is this position open to recent graduates?
Yes. Provided the minimum requirements listed above are met, graduates are warmly encouraged to put their names forward.
Is this position open to candidates from other provinces?
Equally, yes, although preference is generally given to candidates already based in or near the listed city.
Is reasonable accommodation supported for applicants with disabilities?
Importantly, yes. The hiring team is committed to inclusive recruitment and engages on reasonable accommodation as part of the process.
Is there opportunity for promotion?
Definitely. Strong performers regularly move into senior, supervisory or specialist roles within the business.
Our Commitment to Transformation
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 Harrismith.
Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across Free State.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Harrismith.
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.
Based in Harrismith
Working in Harrismith means a place close to the Bloemfontein judicial hub, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Free State region, and the Harrismith office benefits from those long-standing connections.
Many candidates already living within reach of Harrismith cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Free State 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 Harrismith.
If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Harrismith, Free State.
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.
Equally, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Free State operations throw up the unexpected.
On top of that, the Harrismith 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.
No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in Harrismith.
Key Outputs
- Conduct daily, weekly and monthly stock counts and investigate variances
- Support cycle-count and full inventory takes with the finance team
- Maintain housekeeping standards in racking, aisles and yard areas
- Liaise with transporters, drivers and customers on dispatch schedules
- Process returns, claims and damaged stock through the agreed workflow
- Receive, verify and put away incoming stock against delivery notes
- Ensure full compliance with road traffic, OHS Act and customs requirements
Who We’re Looking For
- Matric / National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
- Understanding of inbound, outbound and stock-take processes
- Awareness of OHS Act, traffic regulations and hazardous goods rules
- Valid forklift licence for warehouse-based roles
- Ability to work shifts, including night shifts and weekends
- Willingness to work in a fast-paced, target-driven environment
- Valid Code 10 or Code 14 driver’s licence with PrDP for driving roles
Importantly, if your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.