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A vacancy has been confirmed for a Distribution Manager based in Lichtenburg, North West. The successful candidate will join an established team within the logistics jobs function.
About This Position
This Distribution Manager role sits within the logistics jobs function in Lichtenburg. It offers a defined scope, clear measures of success, and the support of an experienced team across North West.
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.
Quality is everyone’s job. Whether the Distribution Manager is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in North West is consistently high and consistently fair.
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 Lichtenburg much easier.
Working in Lichtenburg
The role is based in Lichtenburg, near the Hartbeespoort tourism node. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Lichtenburg and the broader North West region.
Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Lichtenburg, North West.
Many candidates already living within reach of Lichtenburg 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 Lichtenburg.
Meet the Team
You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the logistics jobs side of the business inside out. The Lichtenburg 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.
Notably, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Lichtenburg will be explained during the hiring process.
Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.
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.
In addition, the Lichtenburg 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.
Beyond that, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when North West operations throw up the unexpected.
No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in Lichtenburg.
Your Workplace
On top of that, 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 Lichtenburg site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
In addition, 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 North West.
Key Outputs
- Monitor third-party logistics partners against agreed KPIs
- Plan delivery routes to maximise vehicle utilisation and on-time delivery
- Investigate stock losses and contribute to shrinkage reduction plans
- Pick, pack and dispatch orders accurately within agreed cut-offs
- Receive, verify and put away incoming stock against delivery notes
Who We’re Looking For
- Relevant logistics, supply chain or warehousing qualification (preferred)
- Matric / National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
- Strong numeracy and accuracy on stock counts and pick lists
- Awareness of OHS Act, traffic regulations and hazardous goods rules
- Computer literacy in MS Office and basic ERP modules
- Good communication skills with drivers, suppliers and customers
- Valid forklift licence for warehouse-based roles
If your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.