Work-Force
A Distribution Manager position is being filled in Musina. Suitable candidates from across Limpopo are invited to submit their applications for review.
Overview
The organisation is investing in its Musina operation, and this Distribution Manager position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the logistics jobs function and contribute to the wider Limpopo business.
Day-to-day, the role balances focused delivery with the kind of collaboration that keeps things moving. The successful candidate is trusted to make sensible decisions inside the agreed scope, with line-management support whenever a sounding board is useful.
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 Musina.
Meet the Team
You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the logistics jobs side of the business inside out. The Musina 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.
Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.
The Environment
In addition, 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.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Musina site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
Notably, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Limpopo.
Equal Opportunity
On top of that, the organisation supports a respectful workplace. Applications are welcome from suitably qualified candidates across Limpopo, 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.
Crucially, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Limpopo.
Daily Duties
- Receive, verify and put away incoming stock against delivery notes
- Process returns, claims and damaged stock through the agreed workflow
- Conduct daily, weekly and monthly stock counts and investigate variances
- Ensure full compliance with road traffic, OHS Act and customs requirements
- Operate forklifts and material handling equipment safely
- Monitor third-party logistics partners against agreed KPIs
- Coordinate cross-docking and consolidation with inbound and outbound teams
Candidate Profile
- Willingness to work in a fast-paced, target-driven environment
- Able to perform the essential manual-handling duties safely, with reasonable accommodation where applicable
- Good communication skills with drivers, suppliers and customers
- Computer literacy in MS Office and basic ERP modules
- Strong numeracy and accuracy on stock counts and pick lists
Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.