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Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

ADMIN TEAM LEADER

ADMIN TEAM LEADER

ADMIN TEAM LEADER

Reporting Line: Site Manager

Reporting Line: Site Manager

Internal & External Vacancy

Internal & External Vacancy

Full Time

Durban

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful applicant will be responsible for but not limited to:

Team Leadership:

  • Supervise, coach, and support warehouse administration staff

  • Allocate daily workloads and monitor team performance

  • Conduct performance reviews and provide ongoing training and development

  • Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures

Warehouse Administration:

  • Manage all inbound and outbound warehouse documentation

  • Ensure accurate processing of goods received notes (GRNs), delivery notes, invoices, and dispatch documentation

  • Maintain warehouse management systems (WMS) and related databases

  • Ensure timely and accurate data capturing

Inventory Control:

  • Monitor inventory records and stock movements

  • Investigate and resolve stock discrepancies

  • Coordinate cycle counts and stock takes

  • Generate inventory reports for management

Operational Support:

  • Liaise with warehouse supervisors, transport teams, suppliers, and customers

  • Coordinate receiving, storage, and dispatch administration activities

  • Support operational planning and scheduling

  • Ensure deadlines and service level agreements (SLAs) are met

Reporting and Compliance:

  • Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly operational reports

  • Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and company standards

  • Maintain accurate filing systems and document control

  • Assist with internal and external audits

Customer Service:

  • Respond to customer queries regarding stock, deliveries, and documentation

  • Resolve administration-related issues promptly and professionally

  • Build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders

REQUIREMENTS

We invite applications from candidates who meet the following minimum criteria:

Qualifications:

  • Grade 12 / Matric

  • Diploma or Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field (advantageous)

Experience:

  • 3-5 years' warehouse administration experience

  • 1-2 years' supervisory or team leadership experience

  • Experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and ERP systems

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel

Required Skills:

  • Strong leadership and people management skills

  • Excellent organizational and administrative abilities

  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail

  • Inventory control and stock management knowledge

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

  • Strong customer service orientation

Applications close: 07 August 2026

Applicants are requested to send their CVs to the HR Department via email to

glo-recruitment@grindrodlogistics.com.

Please submit your CV only at the initial application stage. Additional supporting documentation will be requested where required during the recruitment and selection process.

NB! Please state the name of the position as a reference.

Due consideration will be given to the company’s equity targets.

APPLY NOW

Submitting an application does not guarantee employment. We will review all applications and contact you only if your qualifications match our requirements for the position.

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Head Office

5th Floor, Grindrod House
106 Margaret Mncadi Avenue,
Durban Central, Durban, 4001,
Kwa-Zulu Natal,
South Africa

Contact Us

sales@grindrodlogistics.com

© Grindrod Logistics (PTY) LTD 2024. All rights not expressly allowed are reserved

grindrod logistics icon

Head Office

5th Floor, Grindrod House
106 Margaret Mncadi Avenue,
Durban Central, Durban, 4001,
Kwa-Zulu Natal,
South Africa

Contact Us

sales@grindrodlogistics.com

© Grindrod Logistics (PTY) LTD 2024. All rights not expressly allowed are reserved

grindrod logistics icon

Head Office

5th Floor, Grindrod House
106 Margaret Mncadi Avenue,
Durban Central, Durban, 4001,
Kwa-Zulu Natal,
South Africa

Contact Us

sales@grindrodlogistics.com

© Grindrod Logistics (PTY) LTD 2024. All rights not expressly allowed are reserved