13 Oct
Night Shift Warehouse Manager
About the opportunity
Role summary: - Title: Night Shift Warehouse Manager (Permanent, Full-Time after 3-month probation) - Location: Centurion, Gauteng - Shift: Permanent night shift 18:00–06:00, Monday to Friday - Team size: Responsible for ~70 staff (supervisors, clerks, pickers, packers, binners, MHE operators) - Reports to: Warehouse Executive / Operations Management - Industry: Distribution & logistics (automotive parts / spares distribution) - Salary: R20,000–R23,000 CTC per month (negotiable depending on experience) - Benefits: Company provident fund membership, December annual bonus Key responsibilities: - Lead and manage night-shift workforce: attendance, leave cover, productivity KPIs, performance appraisals and disciplinary actions in line with HR policies. - Run high-volume pick, pack, binning and staging operations to ensure orders are accurate and audit-ready for morning dispatch (no evening deliveries required). - Coordinate shift handovers and workflow continuity with day management and inventory teams; manage backlogs and space allocation. - Maintain inventory control and QA: enforce low/no picking/packing error rates, assist with cycle counts, ensure barcode scanning and system records match physical staging. - Oversee MHE pre-shift checks, battery charging routines and ensure safe material handling practices. - Enforce OHS/ISO (9001/45001) standards, housekeeping, security and access control during night hours. Minimum requirements (non-negotiable legal/eligibility criteria): - South African-born citizen with valid South African ID. - Clean criminal record (no convictions) and clear ITC/credit history with no judgments/defaults. - Grade 12 / Matric required; tertiary logistics/supply chain/operations qualification advantageous. - 3–5+ years supervisory/management experience overseeing large warehouse teams (60+ staff) in fast-paced pick-and-pack operations. - Proven experience with WMS/ERP systems and basic MS Office (Excel, Outlook). - Must be available and committed to permanent night shift hours (18:00–06:00, Mon–Fri). Desirable: - Experience in automotive parts/aftermarket spares distribution; forklift/MHE license; knowledge of ISO standards and lean warehousing principles. Application & screening process: - Required application documents: detailed CV highlighting warehouse management history and largest shift headcount managed; copy of South African ID; driver’s license; latest 3 months payslips; academic certificates (Matric and any tertiary/logistics qualifications). - Background screening will be conducted on shortlisted candidates (criminal check, ITC/credit check). Candidates with adverse results will be disqualified. - Apply by registering CV at https://www.easternpersonnel.co.za/ (click Register CV). - Only shortlisted candidates meeting headcount management and warehousing criteria will be contacted; if no response within two weeks, consider application unsuccessful. Recruiter notes: - Client is a leading distribution/logistics specialist operating across Southern Africa; client company name not disclosed in brief. - Ensure strict filtering for legal requirements (SA-born citizen, clean criminal record, clear ITC) before presenting to client. - Confirm candidate availability for permanent night shift and ability to provide all required documentation up front. - Emphasize candidates with prior experience managing 60+ warehouse staff and WMS proficiency.
What you’ll bring
The employer will discuss requirements with shortlisted candidates.