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Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

GATE & YARD TEAM LEADER

GATE & YARD TEAM LEADER

GATE & YARD TEAM LEADER

Reporting Line: Depot Supervisor

Reporting Line: Depot Supervisor

Internal & External Vacancy

Internal & External Vacancy

Full Time

Johannesburg

Posted: 14 Jul 2026

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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

General Responsibilities:

  • Coordinating inbound and outbound units for the stockyard methodically

  • Maintaining an organized and logical yard operation

  • Acting on instructions from the Site Manager

  • Monitoring and actioning operational email instructions in a timely manner

  • Carrying out client instructions and providing required operational reports

  • Assisting with joint operational planning and coordination with Rail Operations

  • Supervising daily yard operations to ensure efficient workflow and compliance with operational requirements

  • Assisting in driving vehicles between designated locations as per set instructions whenever necessary

  • Operating vehicles according to depot specifications and safety standards

  • Conducting visual external inspections for notable or obvious damage and reporting findings to the Site Manager

  • Reporting any missing items whenever observed

  • Reporting any non-functional equipment in the yard

  • Communicating the status of operational activities to the Site Manager and the rest of the team

  • Conducting monthly and intermittent stock counts to ensure inventory accuracy

  • Capturing and maintaining accurate records on stock sheets

REQUIREMENTS

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

Qualifications:

  • Matric with advanced computer literacy (Advanced Microsoft office package)

  • Driver’s licence

Experience:

  • Minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience

Required Skills:

  • Ability to work in a structured and methodical manner, ensuring accuracy

  • Good communication skills (oral & written)

  • Ability to work under pressure

  • Attention to detail

  • Shows initiative and problem solving

  • A Team Player

Applications close: 22 July 2026

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

glo-recruitment@grindrodlogistics.com

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