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Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR

OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR

OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR

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:

Operations Oversight:

  • Manage warehouse operations: receiving, dispatch, bonded cargo, customs stop, order picking

  • Ensure product integrity, cargo safety, and regulatory compliance across cargo types (e.g. hazardous, mining minerals)

  • Oversee WMS operations, accurate inventory control, and KPI tracking

  • Ensure alignment of daily operations with customer SLAs and company goals

Performance Management & Leadership:

  • Lead and supervise a team of warehouse staff

  • Mentor and develop staff through structured training and coaching

  • Conduct performance evaluations and enforce accountability

  • Promote a high-performance and safety-oriented culture

Peoples Management:

  • Supervision of staff

  • Develop and motivate staff

  • Monitor and coordinate activities and performance of staff

  • On the Job Training for Clerks, Operators and General Assistants

Compliance:

  • Coordinate the activities prescribed in the safety management program

  • Operate tools, equipment, and machinery according to prescribed safety procedures

  • Follow established safety procedures when performing duties such as lifting and climbing

  • Correct unsafe work conditions and practices, report deviations to the Warehouse Manager / SHEQ Officer

Ad hoc Responsibilities:

  • Other duties could include working in areas outside the normal scope and areas to provide support

  • Duties to perform will be in line with achieving Customer requirements, specific company goals or targets and motivating and driving performance standards

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Matric certificate with advanced computer literacy skills

  • Relevant qualifications in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related field

  • Freight Handling Certificate or an equivalent qualification

Experience:

  • 3 to 5 years’ experience in Warehousing & Distribution

  • 3 + years’ experience in a Supervisory role

Required Skills:

  • Working knowledge of customs control areas/ Bond Stores

  • Knowledge of the OHS Act

  • Inventory Management

  • Human Resource Controls

  • Training and Development

Applications close: 6 August 2026

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

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

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sales@grindrodlogistics.com

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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