Work-Force
Whether you are an experienced Distribution Manager or stepping into the role for the first time, there is space for you in Hartbeespoort. The team hires on merit and across communities in North West.
About the Opportunity
The organisation is investing in its Hartbeespoort operation, and this Distribution Manager position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the logistics jobs function and contribute to the wider North West business.
Crucially, the successful applicant is given the room to plan, deliver and review their work without unnecessary noise. The organisation has built its Hartbeespoort team on trust, and the Distribution Manager role will feel that from week one.
Crucially, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Hartbeespoort also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.
What Your Day Looks Like
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.
No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in Hartbeespoort.
Practically speaking, the Hartbeespoort 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.
Diversity and Inclusion
Importantly, the organisation is committed to fair, merit-based recruitment and equal opportunity. Applications are assessed against the published role requirements in line with applicable employment law.
Equally, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for North West.
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.
Working in Hartbeespoort
In addition, the role is based in Hartbeespoort, near the Sun City corridor. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Hartbeespoort and the broader North West region.
Many candidates already living within reach of Hartbeespoort cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local North West 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 Hartbeespoort.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Pick, pack and dispatch orders accurately within agreed cut-offs
- Operate forklifts and material handling equipment safely
- Receive, verify and put away incoming stock against delivery notes
- Coordinate cross-docking and consolidation with inbound and outbound teams
- Support cycle-count and full inventory takes with the finance team
- Prepare daily dispatch and receiving reports for site management
- Process returns, claims and damaged stock through the agreed workflow
- Liaise with transporters, drivers and customers on dispatch schedules
Essential Criteria
- Relevant logistics, supply chain or warehousing qualification (preferred)
- Matric / National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
- Any checks required by law or the specific duties will be explained during the hiring process
- Computer literacy in MS Office and basic ERP modules
- Good communication skills with drivers, suppliers and customers
- Valid Code 10 or Code 14 driver’s licence with PrDP for driving roles
- 2+ years’ experience in warehousing, distribution or logistics
Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.