Distribution Manager

A Distribution Manager position is being filled in Kimberley. Suitable candidates from across Northern Cape are invited to submit their applications for review.

What This Role Involves

The Distribution Manager vacancy forms part of how the Kimberley branch keeps performing. It pairs day-to-day delivery with longer-running priorities that keep the logistics jobs side of the business moving forward.

Day-to-day, the role balances focused delivery with the kind of collaboration that keeps things moving. The successful candidate is trusted to make sensible decisions inside the agreed scope, with line-management support whenever a sounding board is useful.

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 Kimberley teams, and the new Distribution Manager will feel that from the first week.

On top of that, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Kimberley also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.

Reasonable working hours and respectful planning are part of how the role runs. The team values strong delivery, and load is balanced fairly across the logistics jobs group in Kimberley.

The Environment

In addition, 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.

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

Crucially, 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 Kimberley site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

A Typical Day

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.

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

In addition, the Kimberley 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.

No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in Kimberley.

Based in Kimberley

In addition, the role is based in Kimberley, along the N14 trade route. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Kimberley and the broader Northern Cape region.

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

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

Why Join Us

Few roles let you see the impact of your work as quickly as this one. Every shift, project and decision in Kimberley contributes to real outcomes for clients and colleagues across the logistics jobs space in Northern Cape.

Benefits are clear and consistent. Beyond the package on offer, the role includes the supports you would expect from an established South African employer in Northern Cape.

Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Kimberley teams.

Notably, the company reinvests in its people: paid training, internal moves and the chance to take on bigger projects are all part of how careers in Kimberley keep progressing.

Meet the Team

On top of that, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Kimberley office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Northern Cape operations get busy.

Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.

Notably, the team mix in Kimberley 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.

Your Future Here

This role can grow with you. Strong performers in the logistics jobs team in Kimberley have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.

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

Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Kimberley have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Northern Cape.

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

Diversity and Inclusion

Beyond that, the organisation is committed to transformation and equal opportunity. Hiring is on merit, and applications are actively encouraged from women, youth, people with disabilities and other historically disadvantaged groups in line with the Employment Equity plan and B-BBEE objectives.

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 Northern Cape.

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

Daily Duties

• Maintain housekeeping standards in racking, aisles and yard areas
• Prepare daily dispatch and receiving reports for site management
• Maintain accurate inventory records on the warehouse management system
• Operate forklifts and material handling equipment safely
• Investigate stock losses and contribute to shrinkage reduction plans
• Monitor third-party logistics partners against agreed KPIs
• Pick, pack and dispatch orders accurately within agreed cut-offs

What You'll Need

• Clear criminal record and proof of address
• Valid Code 10 or Code 14 driver's licence with PrDP for driving roles
• Matric / National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
• Computer literacy in MS Office and basic ERP modules
• Understanding of inbound, outbound and stock-take processes
• Relevant logistics, supply chain or warehousing qualification (preferred)
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced, target-driven environment

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