My client requires a Shift Supervisor – CDC at their Elandsfontein (Gauteng) facility.

The ideal candidate will take full responsibility for managing shift operations within a warehouse environment, ensuring efficient workflow, accurate inventory control, and safe handling of products. This role focuses on delivering operational excellence, maintaining quality standards, and leading a team to meet daily distribution and logistics targets.
Responsibilities:

Verify all incoming stock and ensure accurate capturing on SAP
Conduct daily checks on product condition, cleanliness, and presentation
Perform cycle counts and support monthly stocktakes
Manage damaged or incorrect stock (SAV processes and reclassification)
Identify and escalate slow-moving or obsolete stock
Oversee labelling processes to ensure accuracy
Ensure all picking activities are correctly scanned and recorded
Manage daily dispatch in line with delivery schedules and load reports
Coordinate local, SDA, and export dispatch and collections
Supervise vehicle returns, ensuring accurate and timely offloading
Ensure proper stock rotation and FIFO compliance
Plan and allocate daily workloads to optimise efficiency
Coordinate shift handovers and communicate key operational updates
Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies
Collaborate with internal departments to ensure smooth operations
Address customer-related issues and ensure timely resolution
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency

People Management

Supervise and manage staff in line with operational requirements
Approve weekly and monthly payroll inputs
Manage leave, attendance, and performance tracking
Provide coaching, feedback, and performance development support
Train new employees on warehouse processes and safety procedures
Handle employee relations matters and resolve team conflicts

Compliance & Safety

Ensure compliance with warehouse procedures and regulatory requirements
Maintain FIFO and loss-of-stock controls
Promote and enforce health and safety standards
Conduct safety inspections and address unsafe practices
Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions
Maintain high housekeeping standards within the warehouse
Ensure proper handling and escalation of low-voltage stock

Reporting & Administration

Verify and sign off all dispatch documentation
Compile and submit daily, weekly, and monthly reports
Track and report on KPI performance
Maintain accurate operational and inventory records
Report on shift performance, issues, and improvements
Monitor equipment condition and coordinate maintenance where required

Requirements:

Matric
Certificate in Warehousing, Logistics, Supply Chain, or related field (NQF 5)
Up to 3 years’ experience in a warehouse/logistics environment
Working knowledge of warehouse operations and processes
Experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
Computer literacy (MS Office, SAP, ERP systems)

Behavioural Competencies

Strong leadership and supervisory capability
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
High attention to detail and accuracy
Results-driven and goal-oriented
Strong problem-solving ability
Ability to work under pressure and manage uncertainty
Team-oriented with strong coaching and mentoring ability
Assertive, resilient, and customer-focused