Job Title: Despatch Clerk
Location: Empangeni, South Africa
Company: Tiger Brands
Job Overview:
The Despatch Clerk ensures effective dispatching of goods, accurate stock control, and adherence to quality standards. This role also involves supervising staff, maintaining discipline, and managing inventory levels while ensuring smooth operational processes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Verify the accuracy of loading sheets.
- Manage short loads and prepare credit notes.
- Inspect the quality of bread to meet company standards.
- Ensure accurate transfer of bread from production to dispatch.
- Summarize bread reconciliation reports, comparing transfers to issues/orders.
- Complete wage norms to ensure proper shift resourcing.
- Inspect trucks before locking and dispatching.
- Maintain required stock levels and manage inventory variances.
- Supervise and discipline staff per company policy.
- Utilize clocking systems effectively for all employees.
- Drive continuous improvement through initiatives like Invocom and 20 Keys.
- Perform additional duties as required.
Competencies:
- Strong team player with interpersonal skills.
- Ability to lead and motivate a team.
- Detail-oriented with effective planning skills.
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
- Computer literacy (essential).
- Willingness to work shifts, including overtime and weekends.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Minimum: Matric (Grade 12) or relevant tertiary qualification.
- 1–2 years’ clerical experience.
- Proficiency in PC applications (MS Office, NT Windows, MS Outlook).
- Knowledge of the bakery environment (advantageous).
About Tiger Brands:
Tiger Brands is Africa’s largest FMCG manufacturer, known for its iconic brands that impact lives daily. The company prioritizes sustainability, diversity, and innovation in delivering quality food and beverages for every meal occasion.
Tiger Brands is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from under-represented designated groups.
