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A leading retailer is urgently looking for a highly driven Warehouse Manager to take charge of full inbound-to-dispatch operations at its Johannesburg site. This is a permanent, management-level role, recruited through Datafin. The full advertised title is Warehouse Manager (FMCG, SAP, AX, Oracle, ISASTORE) (JHB Onsite). The advert was posted on 29 October 2026 and runs for 28 days.
About the company and the work
Datafin Recruitment was established in 1999 and is one of South Africa’s leading recruitment companies. It is owned and managed by two sisters, Lindy and Bev Sollinger, and focuses on connecting clients and candidates in the technology, digital and online, data, finance and human resources industries. The work itself is with a leading retailer, running the warehouse that feeds its branches. The manager must ensure timely, cost-effective distribution of goods while overseeing the transportation of goods from the warehouse to the relevant branches within optimal time and at a low cost.
Role details and duties
The role covers the full warehouse operation. Duties stated in the advert include scheduling deliveries to branches; housekeeping and security; adhering to OHASA and safety regulations within the warehouse; managing the stocktake procedure and stock inventory; staff management, including identifying and meeting training needs, maintaining accurate staff records, coaching and mentoring staff, and ensuring staff perform their duties accurately and efficiently and adhere to control systems and administrative duties; resolving queries promptly and in line with organisation policy and procedure; fleet management, including ensuring vehicles are maintained as per organisational requirements and scheduled for maintenance regularly and kept in good, clean operating condition; planning, organising and delegating work activities; arranging training and development interventions; developing and participating in the development of the supply chain strategy; creating a positive working environment; facilitating a smooth, transparent internal branch communication process; monitoring and assessing staff; managing ESS records for various leave types; ensuring supply chain KPIs are met (OTIF, inventory accuracy, dock-to-stock) and that staff meet individual KPIs for work rate, accuracy, continuous improvement and increased efficiency; overseeing functional departments working in sync; and monthly performance reporting on supply chain KPIs, individual KPIs and projects, including continuous improvement projects.
Requirements
Only the requirements stated in the original advert are listed here: Matric / Grade 12; a Logistics Degree or Diploma; five years of experience as a Warehouse Manager in an FMCG environment; a warehouse management system background in SAP, AX, Oracle and ISASTORE, with SCALE an advantage; Excel; analytical skills; labour relations; project management (minor); distribution knowledge; leadership; and a valid Code 10 driver’s licence and own vehicle. No other qualifications are added here.
Where to find and apply safely
Use the Apply button on this page, which leads directly to the original CareerJunction advert for this role. Apply only through that original advert, and be wary of anyone who asks you to pay a fee or share banking details in order to be considered. A genuine recruiter will not ask for payment to process an application.
Practical tips
Before applying, make sure your CV clearly shows five years of warehouse management experience in FMCG, your work with SAP, AX, Oracle and ISASTORE, and examples of meeting supply chain KPIs such as OTIF and inventory accuracy. Confirm that you hold a valid Code 10 licence and have your own vehicle, and be ready to discuss how you have managed staff, fleets and stocktakes. Reading the original advert in full will help you match your application to the exact wording of the role.
How the process works
Applications go through the original CareerJunction advert, where the recruiter will review submissions. Shortlisted candidates can then expect to discuss their FMCG warehouse experience, their systems background and their approach to staff management, fleet management and supply chain performance.
Important information
This page is for information only and is not the employer or the recruiter. All role details above come from the original advert, and the original advert remains the final word on duties, requirements and closing dates. If any detail here differs from the original, the original advert takes precedence. Salary is not disclosed in the original advert, so none is shown here.
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