Night Shift Warehouse Manager

Eastern Personnel Consultants

About the role

Role summary:

- Title: Night Shift Warehouse Manager (Permanent, Full-Time after 3-month probation)

- Location: Centurion, Gauteng

- Shift: Permanent night shift 18:00–06:00, Monday to Friday

- Team size: Responsible for ~70 staff (supervisors, clerks, pickers, packers, binners, MHE operators)

- Reports to: Warehouse Executive / Operations Management

- Industry: Distribution & logistics (automotive parts / spares distribution)

- Salary: R20,000–R23,000 CTC per month (negotiable depending on experience)

- Benefits: Company provident fund membership, December annual bonus

Key responsibilities:

- Lead and manage night-shift workforce: attendance, leave cover, productivity KPIs, performance appraisals and disciplinary actions in line with HR policies.

- Run high-volume pick, pack, binning and staging operations to ensure orders are accurate and audit-ready for morning dispatch (no evening deliveries required).

- Coordinate shift handovers and workflow continuity with day management and inventory teams; manage backlogs and space allocation.

- Maintain inventory control and QA: enforce low/no picking/packing error rates, assist with cycle counts, ensure barcode scanning and system records match physical staging.

- Oversee MHE pre-shift checks, battery charging routines and ensure safe material handling practices.

- Enforce OHS/ISO (9001/45001) standards, housekeeping, security and access control during night hours.

Minimum requirements (non-negotiable legal/eligibility criteria):

- South African-born citizen with valid South African ID.

- Clean criminal record (no convictions) and clear ITC/credit history with no judgments/defaults.

- Grade 12 / Matric required; tertiary logistics/supply chain/operations qualification advantageous.

- 3–5+ years supervisory/management experience overseeing large warehouse teams (60+ staff) in fast-paced pick-and-pack operations.

- Proven experience with WMS/ERP systems and basic MS Office (Excel, Outlook).

- Must be available and committed to permanent night shift hours (18:00–06:00, Mon–Fri).

Desirable:

- Experience in automotive parts/aftermarket spares distribution; forklift/MHE license; knowledge of ISO standards and lean warehousing principles.

Application & screening process:

- Required application documents: detailed CV highlighting warehouse management history and largest shift headcount managed; copy of South African ID; driver’s license; latest 3 months payslips; academic certificates (Matric and any tertiary/logistics qualifications).

- Background screening will be conducted on shortlisted candidates (criminal check, ITC/credit check). Candidates with adverse results will be disqualified.

- Apply by registering CV at https://www.easternpersonnel.co.za/ (click Register CV).

- Only shortlisted candidates meeting headcount management and warehousing criteria will be contacted; if no response within two weeks, consider application unsuccessful.

Recruiter notes:

- Client is a leading distribution/logistics specialist operating across Southern Africa; client company name not disclosed in brief.

- Ensure strict filtering for legal requirements (SA-born citizen, clean criminal record, clear ITC) before presenting to client.

- Confirm candidate availability for permanent night shift and ability to provide all required documentation up front.

- Emphasize candidates with prior experience managing 60+ warehouse staff and WMS proficiency.

Published 2026/10/13 · Reference jd-cfaf43fa3012402304737198534b1835