Warehouse Manager [CWR.NRS.WM.21082026]
Globevest Placements (Pty) Ltd. · Johannesburg, Gauteng
Posted 24 August 2026
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Our client is a leading South African meat wholesaler supplying meat and other food products to sectors of the hotel, restaurant and hospitality industries. They are looking for a Warehouse Manager to join their Johannesburg team.
Duties & Responsibilities
JOB DESCRIPTION / PURPOSE
To manage all cold store operations, ensuring safe storage, stock control, product integrity and efficient dispatch of products while maintaining food safety and temperature compliance.
MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Operations & Stock Management
- Manage receiving, put away, picking and dispatch of all frozen and chilled products
- Ensure FIFO/FEFO stock rotation and minimize waste/damage
- Conduct daily, weekly and monthly stock takes and reconcile with Meat-Matrix system
- Monitor storage capacity, slotting and organization of cold rooms
Temperature, Safety & Compliance
- Ensure all cold rooms/freezers run within required temperatures
- Enforce HACCP, food safety and PPE compliance
- Maintain temperature logs, cleaning schedules and audit records
- Ensure compliance with company SOP's
Team Leadership
- Lead and schedule cold store team, forklift drivers and loaders
- Train staff on safe handling, hygiene and equipment use
- Manage attendance, performance and leave
Admin & Reporting
- Liaise with dispatch, production, telesales and QA daily
- Report on stock variances, damages and productivity
- Control packaging, racking and equipment maintenance needs
- Assist with load planning to maximize truck space
Desired Experience & Qualification
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Grade 12 / Matric
- Diploma / Certificate in Cold Chain Management, Logistics or Food Safety advantageous
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED
- 3 - 5 Years' experience as cold store Supervisor / Manager in a FMCG or Meat Facility
- Proven experience with Hysters / Forklifts, pallet jacks, and meat-matrix and or OMS systems
- Knowledge of HACCP, cold chain and meat handling
- Meat-Matrix is a requirement
- Strong stock control and admin skills
- Good leadership and people management
- Computer literate - Excel, OMS
- Able to work in cold environments and do overtime when needed
- Good health
- Drivers' License + Own transport is a requirement
- Forklift license advantageous