Warehouse Manager

Location: 

Modderfontein, GT, ZA, 1609

Pillar:  AECI Mining
Pay Grade:  DL
Date Closing:  Apr 8, 2026

  Purpose of the Job

To manage and oversee Distribution Finished Goods and Raw Materials warehousing operations at Modderfontein in terms of safe storage, accurate stock movements, internal transport, security and other logistics to ensure on time in full delivery.

 

Required outputs: Functional

 

Budget Control

    Manage the operating expense budget  for allocated cost centres Set the capital budget for the next year with the Maintenance Coordinator

    Evaluate and approve purchase requests

    Conduct a monthly review of costs and operating expenses

    Put actions in place to reduce expenditure as needed

    Justify over expenditure

Comply with Safety, Health and Environment standards

    Ensure systems are in place for safe operations such as operating instructions

    Oversee general housekeeping

    Obtain audit results from SHEQ manager

    Action any items allocated as a result of audit

    Conduct regular walkabouts to highlight SHE issues

    Inspect the Modderfontein magazines two or three times a week and make observations

    Demonstrate SHE leadership by participate in the respective process by modelling appropriate SHE behaviour (e.g. driving safely, not walking without holding handrails etc.)

Quality management

(on time, in full)

    Oversee operations in terms of stock, transport, security and all other logistics to ensure on time in full delivery

    Resolve any escalations or queries received

    Provide feedback to sales and marketing team

    Identify opportunities to improve process efficiencies

    Review processes and procedures regularly

    Conduct root cause analysis on issues and identify resolutions

    Check adherence to legal requirements before implementing any changes

Stock control and stock management

    Manage the areas that are doing stock control

    Check adherence to first in first out (FIFO) principles

    Ensure that weekly cycle counts are done in accordance with program on all products on all magazines

    Authorise all weekly cycle count results within Limits of Authority

    Investigate any exceptions with distribution office

    Put processes and procedures in place for proper stock control for example checkpoints, balancing etc.

People management and development

    Select, assign, lead and manage people

    Set clear objectives for self and others and measure achievements against these objectives

    Train, mentor and coach subordinates

    Manage employee performance

    Maintain employee relations

Delegate work to subordinates

Adherence to legislative requirements

    Act as Executive Officer for Site in terms of Section 16(2) of the OHS Act no 85 of 1993

    Ensure compliance to the Explosives Act and Regulations for the handling & storage of Explosives

 

Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills Requirements

 

  • Minimum: 3-5 years’ experience in warehouse inventory management.  Degree or diploma in supply chain / logistics / similar
  • Advantageous: Formal qualification in Explosives Management. SAP knowledge preferred

 

Personal attributes

   Competencies (skills, knowledge and characteristics)

 

A: Skills

Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Inventory Management

Material Handling Equipment management Operation

Customer Service

 

B: Knowledge

SAP knowledge preferred

Excellent understanding of the Safety & Health process

Intermediate skills in MS Word, Excel and Outlook

Ability to write reports

 

C: Behaviours (Attributes)

Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills

Proactive

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Integrity

Reliability

Good time management

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Requisition ID:  1267