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Branch Manager, Contract Logistics at DSV
DSV
September 03, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Minimum Requirements
Grade 12
Warehouse management and or Supply Chain diploma and or 5 years warehousing experience in warehouse management
Advanced knowledge of WMS - Cargo-Write
3-year experience and effective working knowledge of a Warehouse Management System
Advanced Microsoft office skills
Five (5) years minimum Operations experience in industry
Job Related Requirements
Excellent housekeeping
Experience in Retail Logistics sector;
The following is COMPULSORY
Operations: Extensive knowledge and hands on skill related to Inbound, Stock Management, Outbound / Order Fulfilment, Return processes, effective, Packaging, excellent facility housekeeping (5S) and batch and expiry control,
Stock Management includes: Audits (perpetual and wall to wall), SKU Master maintenance, SKU Consolidation, Slotting (based on ABC analysis, volumetric and product categorization), Space Utilization & Density, Measurement, Pick-face Replenishment Strategies, Batch and Serial Number, Management, Expiry management (First Expiry First Out), and daily warehouse system to Client system variance measurement, investigation and alignment,
Problem Solving: Effective Root Cause Analysis, Problem Solving and implementation of Corrective and Preventative Measures,
Management: Must be able to do all managerial functions (Planning, Organizing, Leading, Controlling, Monitoring) independently, effectively and reliably,
Communication: Must communicate effectively (written and verbal) to manage and meet both internal and external customer expectations, Compliance: Must ensure full site compliance, including the following: DSV Policies, Regulations, Work Instructions, Maintenance Schedule and Local Authority requirements, Stress and Conflict
Management: Must have effective techniques and/or skills to manage conflict, cope with stress and work effectively under constant pressure, SHERQ: Internal measurement and auditing of all site processes to ensure stability and improvement in areas of Health and Safety, environment and facility compliance/risk mitigation. Basic knowledge and experience of QMS such as ISO 9001, 14001 and 18001,
Commercial: Must have effective commercial acumen and experience to manage Client and Supplier Contracts, SLA's and Risk, Financial: Must have effective financial acumen to ensure tight cost control to meet or exceed budget, HR and IR: Must be able to effectively lead, train, performance measure and performance manage all subordinates to ensure high morale, productivity and retention.
This includes intermediate knowledge of Industrial Relations and Processes.
Added Advantages for this role
Advanced planning abilities
Sound decision maker
Assertive and sound negotiatons
Presentation skills
High work rate and attend to detail
Well-developed communication skills
Must demonstrate initiative
Required to be self-motivated, committed, and able to work under pressure
Must be conscientious about meeting deadlines
Well organized
Team Player
Ability to work independently
Main purpose of the role
Maintain operational performance in line with client agreed SLA
Maintain Internal KPI's
Identify, drive and implement improvements in support of productivity & cost savings.
To effectively manage the operation in terms of operational performance, people management, quality management, health & safety compliance and financial performance
5 year experience in Warehouse Management Systems
Ability to work extended hours when required
Own vehicle and driver's license
Be prepared to travel and moved around
Advanced planning abilities
High work rate and attention to detail
Well-developed communication skills
Environment and Facility compliance / risk mitigation
Manage Staff (Direct reports) in line with BCEA and LRA
Executing Staff performance review's
Client and business report are communicated on time
Identify & report discrepancies / irregular standards on daily basis and root cause analysis completed per deviation
Daily monitoring of departmental performance by achieving all daily KPi's
Creation and maintenance of repeatable & reliable processes activities according to quality policy
Ensuring collaborative staff engagement at all levels
Organizing, Planning and executing of daily work deliverables according to set agreements with clear communication
Ensuring all OH&SA regulations are complied with within area of responsibility
Improve productivity & efficiency on monthly basis
Current & Future State planning of Staff development and succession planning for direct reports
Management of QMS according to company policies and procedures
Evaluations of process performance on a monthly basis with focus on process activity enhancements
Continuous improvement plan by determining location activity footprints and overall maximization of storage space
Liaising & communication to key stakeholders
Duties and Responsibilites
Maintain discipline and measure staff performance.
Maintain equipment and facility
Ensuring client's needs and expectations are consistently met within scope of service agreement; using initiative in developing customized solutions and continuous improvement processes
Actively managing daily operational performance to consistently achieve performance metric targets
Ensure employee development plans are in place and achieved as per plan.
Ensure the adherence to health, safety, and environmental requirements.
Assisted client with customized solutions & improvement within existing and additional scope.
Plan and implement cycle counts, ABC analysis counting and various other processes in line with the KPI and contractual obligations.
Control, action, investigate and complete CAPA document's if need be, this includes but is not limited to nil picks, error percentages, KPI requirements, etc.
Create and maintain various reports in line with KPI and contractual obligations.
Adherence to HSE compliance and responsibilities
Adherence to tasks not stipulated in job profile i.e. audit compliance, adhoc duties due to operational requirements.
Communicate with clients with regards to supply at all times
Supplier relationship building
Daily, weekly & monthly inbound and outbound meetings with client
Control the risks associated with VAS activities
Monitor and correct the inadequate or inappropriate inventory, to meet the demands of sales e.g. stock shortageEnsure Material Master and bin master is maintained, updated and actioned as required
Control, quarantined and damaged stock, this includes inspections, scrapping processes, etc
Ensure inventory processes are followed in operations and admin
Manage facility maintenance and cleaning
Grade 12
Warehouse management and or Supply Chain diploma and or 5 years warehousing experience in warehouse management
Advanced knowledge of WMS - Cargo-Write
3-year experience and effective working knowledge of a Warehouse Management System
Advanced Microsoft office skills
Five (5) years minimum Operations experience in industry
Job Related Requirements
Excellent housekeeping
Experience in Retail Logistics sector;
The following is COMPULSORY
Operations: Extensive knowledge and hands on skill related to Inbound, Stock Management, Outbound / Order Fulfilment, Return processes, effective, Packaging, excellent facility housekeeping (5S) and batch and expiry control,
Stock Management includes: Audits (perpetual and wall to wall), SKU Master maintenance, SKU Consolidation, Slotting (based on ABC analysis, volumetric and product categorization), Space Utilization & Density, Measurement, Pick-face Replenishment Strategies, Batch and Serial Number, Management, Expiry management (First Expiry First Out), and daily warehouse system to Client system variance measurement, investigation and alignment,
Problem Solving: Effective Root Cause Analysis, Problem Solving and implementation of Corrective and Preventative Measures,
Management: Must be able to do all managerial functions (Planning, Organizing, Leading, Controlling, Monitoring) independently, effectively and reliably,
Communication: Must communicate effectively (written and verbal) to manage and meet both internal and external customer expectations, Compliance: Must ensure full site compliance, including the following: DSV Policies, Regulations, Work Instructions, Maintenance Schedule and Local Authority requirements, Stress and Conflict
Management: Must have effective techniques and/or skills to manage conflict, cope with stress and work effectively under constant pressure, SHERQ: Internal measurement and auditing of all site processes to ensure stability and improvement in areas of Health and Safety, environment and facility compliance/risk mitigation. Basic knowledge and experience of QMS such as ISO 9001, 14001 and 18001,
Commercial: Must have effective commercial acumen and experience to manage Client and Supplier Contracts, SLA's and Risk, Financial: Must have effective financial acumen to ensure tight cost control to meet or exceed budget, HR and IR: Must be able to effectively lead, train, performance measure and performance manage all subordinates to ensure high morale, productivity and retention.
This includes intermediate knowledge of Industrial Relations and Processes.
Added Advantages for this role
Advanced planning abilities
Sound decision maker
Assertive and sound negotiatons
Presentation skills
High work rate and attend to detail
Well-developed communication skills
Must demonstrate initiative
Required to be self-motivated, committed, and able to work under pressure
Must be conscientious about meeting deadlines
Well organized
Team Player
Ability to work independently
Main purpose of the role
Maintain operational performance in line with client agreed SLA
Maintain Internal KPI's
Identify, drive and implement improvements in support of productivity & cost savings.
To effectively manage the operation in terms of operational performance, people management, quality management, health & safety compliance and financial performance
5 year experience in Warehouse Management Systems
Ability to work extended hours when required
Own vehicle and driver's license
Be prepared to travel and moved around
Advanced planning abilities
High work rate and attention to detail
Well-developed communication skills
Environment and Facility compliance / risk mitigation
Manage Staff (Direct reports) in line with BCEA and LRA
Executing Staff performance review's
Client and business report are communicated on time
Identify & report discrepancies / irregular standards on daily basis and root cause analysis completed per deviation
Daily monitoring of departmental performance by achieving all daily KPi's
Creation and maintenance of repeatable & reliable processes activities according to quality policy
Ensuring collaborative staff engagement at all levels
Organizing, Planning and executing of daily work deliverables according to set agreements with clear communication
Ensuring all OH&SA regulations are complied with within area of responsibility
Improve productivity & efficiency on monthly basis
Current & Future State planning of Staff development and succession planning for direct reports
Management of QMS according to company policies and procedures
Evaluations of process performance on a monthly basis with focus on process activity enhancements
Continuous improvement plan by determining location activity footprints and overall maximization of storage space
Liaising & communication to key stakeholders
Duties and Responsibilites
Maintain discipline and measure staff performance.
Maintain equipment and facility
Ensuring client's needs and expectations are consistently met within scope of service agreement; using initiative in developing customized solutions and continuous improvement processes
Actively managing daily operational performance to consistently achieve performance metric targets
Ensure employee development plans are in place and achieved as per plan.
Ensure the adherence to health, safety, and environmental requirements.
Assisted client with customized solutions & improvement within existing and additional scope.
Plan and implement cycle counts, ABC analysis counting and various other processes in line with the KPI and contractual obligations.
Control, action, investigate and complete CAPA document's if need be, this includes but is not limited to nil picks, error percentages, KPI requirements, etc.
Create and maintain various reports in line with KPI and contractual obligations.
Adherence to HSE compliance and responsibilities
Adherence to tasks not stipulated in job profile i.e. audit compliance, adhoc duties due to operational requirements.
Communicate with clients with regards to supply at all times
Supplier relationship building
Daily, weekly & monthly inbound and outbound meetings with client
Control the risks associated with VAS activities
Monitor and correct the inadequate or inappropriate inventory, to meet the demands of sales e.g. stock shortageEnsure Material Master and bin master is maintained, updated and actioned as required
Control, quarantined and damaged stock, this includes inspections, scrapping processes, etc
Ensure inventory processes are followed in operations and admin
Manage facility maintenance and cleaning