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Dispatch Supervisor Jobs in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa at ExecutivePlacements.com
Title: Dispatch Supervisor
Company: ExecutivePlacements.com
Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Recruiter:
Abantu Staffing Solutions
Job Ref:
3459076623
Date posted:
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Location:
Durban, South Africa
SUMMARY:
POSITION INFO:
Overview:
Our client in the automotive sector is looking for a Despatch Supervisor to oversee Finished Goods Warehouse functions with associated control measures.
Minimum Requirements:
- Grade 12 / Matric
- Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain/ Warehouse Management
- 3-4 years’ experience in a similar role within manufacturing
- Computer literacy – MS Office and Syspro
Responsibilities:
Stores functions:
- Ensure inventory is accurate through daily cycle counts
- Manage Supply Chain Transfers (SCTs)
- Fulfil despatch activities
- Monitor ageing of SLONO (Slow Moving & No Movement) stock
- Ensure variances are investigated thoroughly & action is taken to align stock (negative receipts, adjustments, receipts etc)
- Ensure all Goods In Transit (GIT) is receipted in
- Ensure all items are checked and sent to offsite warehouse
- Co–ordinate driver collections & deliveries
- Ensure stock is sent to offsite warehouses timeously
- Ensure stock is labelled correctly
- Ensure loads are secure
- Ensure packaging standards are achieved
- Perform general duties: filing, reports etc
PPO:
- Ensure PPO orders are delivered on time
- Liaise with production for support
- Liaise with Logistics Co-ordinators for SCTs & PNCs (Part Number Changes) for PPO support
- Co–ordinate invoicing readiness
- Ensure PODs (Proof of Deliveries) are signed & stamped
- Create digital records & file hard copies
- Manage stillages
Vehicles & Forklifts:
- Ensure Vehicles are controlled (Licences, services, logbooks, registers, inspections, expense reports etc) in line with the company expectations & Logistics Specialist
- Ensure Forklifts & loading equipment are controlled (Load tests, bi-annual checks, services, faults, daily check sheets, conform to safety
- legislation etc)
Staff management:
- Ensure team members comply with departmental policies and procedures
- Ensure team members participate actively in toolbox talks & sign toolbox talk notices
- Assist with wage queries, time sheets, sick leave etc
- Motivate team members using Recognition programmes & other tools
Stores standards:
- Stand in for Stores Assistant should he be absent
- Maintain world class Housekeeping in the department through the application of 5S
- Adhere to all HSE requirements, especially in terms of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Adhere to all PPE and housekeeping requirements
- Adhere to all Quality & IATF requirements
- Adhere to work instructions especially those for stock recording & despatching
Stores support:
- Ensure empty pallets are offloaded & stored in demarcated area
- Assist main Stores Receiving at monthly stock take