Warehouse Supervisor

Looking for your next move as a Warehouse Supervisor in Uitenhage? A role has just opened that gives you real responsibility and a clear path forward in Eastern Cape.

About the Opportunity

The Warehouse Supervisor position is part of an ongoing recruitment drive across Eastern Cape. The brief has been shaped carefully, with a focus on delivery in Uitenhage and across the logistics jobs space.

Communication runs both ways. Managers across the logistics jobs team in Eastern Cape make time for one-to-ones, and people are expected to speak up early when something needs attention.

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 Uitenhage much easier.

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 Uitenhage teams, and the new Warehouse Supervisor will feel that from the first week.

Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Warehouse Supervisor to step into the logistics jobs workflow quickly. Institutional knowledge is well-organised, so people are not reinventing the wheel from one week to the next.

Based in Uitenhage

Practically speaking, the role is based in Uitenhage, near the Mthatha regional service centre. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Uitenhage and the broader Eastern Cape region.

If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Uitenhage, Eastern Cape.

Many candidates already living within reach of Uitenhage cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Eastern Cape 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 Uitenhage.

About the Team

Practically speaking, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Uitenhage office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Eastern Cape operations get busy.

Beyond that, the team mix in Uitenhage reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.

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.

Day in the Life

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 Uitenhage.

Notably, the Uitenhage 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.

Importantly, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Eastern Cape operations throw up the unexpected.

Diversity and Inclusion

Diverse teams build stronger workplaces. Applications are welcome from candidates of every background, language and community across Eastern Cape, and recruitment is fair, transparent and aligned with the EE Act.

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.

Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across Eastern Cape.

Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Uitenhage.

Where You’ll Work

Importantly, 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.

Importantly, 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 Uitenhage site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

A respectful, professional environment is the standard in Eastern Cape. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.

Your Future Here

Career progression here is real, not a slogan. The logistics jobs space in Uitenhage offers a clear runway from delivery into team leadership and beyond, and managers sit down with each team member regularly to map out the next step in Eastern Cape.

Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Uitenhage team member.

Importantly, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Uitenhage have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Eastern Cape.

Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.

Core Functions

• Investigate stock losses and contribute to shrinkage reduction plans
• Process returns, claims and damaged stock through the agreed workflow
• Liaise with transporters, drivers and customers on dispatch schedules
• Prepare daily dispatch and receiving reports for site management
• Coordinate cross-docking and consolidation with inbound and outbound teams

Who We’re Looking For

• Valid forklift licence for warehouse-based roles
• Understanding of inbound, outbound and stock-take processes
• Relevant logistics, supply chain or warehousing qualification (preferred)
• Experience using a Warehouse Management System (WMS)
• Strong numeracy and accuracy on stock counts and pick lists

Candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.