Manufacturing

Warehouse Manager

The Recruitment Pig·Johannesburg, south-africa·Default
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-Closes Nov 12, 2026

Manage a busy FMCG warehouse Job Title: Warehouse Manager Location: City Deep, Johannesburg, Gauteng Salary: From R15K to R20K based on qualifications, skills & experience. The CompanyOur client is an established, leading food ingredients manufacturer supplying butcheries and processors nationwide. They offer a secure, well-run work environment with solid long-term market growth opportunities. Join a friendly, highly dedicated team where your hard work is valued every day.The OpportunityThis role lets you use your warehousing skills to step up your operational career. You will receive great team support while learning advanced daily FMCG distribution processes. Your efforts will ensure smooth dispatch operations and keep valued customers completely happy. Job Description

Coordinate daily warehouse operations, stock picking, and packing for prompt order dispatch.

Book and manage daily collections with local couriers and transport freight partners.

Work closely with the production stock controller to balance daily factory ingredient needs.

Track stock levels, batch numbers, and stock shelf life using the system.

Lead, guide, and support the warehouse floor team to achieve daily dispatch targets.

Check incoming raw materials and outgoing customer orders for total quality and accuracy.

Maintain clean warehouse aisles, safe forklift operations, and good food safety standards.

Minimum of 3 years warehousing experience within the FMCG or distribution sector.

Fluent communication skills in both English and Afrikaans are essential.

Practical working knowledge of Pastel Evolution ERP software is a distinct advantage.

Good computer literacy using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Must own reliable transport and preferably live within 20 km of City Deep.

Matric certificate (Grade 12) with proven warehouse and dispatch management ability.

A positive attitude, strong team spirit, and a genuine willingness to learn.

Desired Skills:

Warehouse Manager

Store Manager

Distribution Manager

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Company

The Recruitment Pig

Location

Johannesburg, south-africa

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manager

Valid until

November 12, 2026

Created

October 14, 2026

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