Warehouse Manager – AFGRI Retail | Nigel, Gauteng
Job Title: Warehouse Manager
Company: AFGRI Retail
Location: Nigel, Gauteng
Job Reference Number: AO-1943
Job Type: Permanent
Industry: Horticulture/Agriculture
Positions Available: 1
Closing Date: 23 June 2025
ABOUT AFGRI RETAIL
AFGRI Retail, a division of the AFGRI Group, is a leading provider of agricultural products and services in South Africa. Our retail stores offer a wide range of farming inputs, hardware, animal feeds, and related products tailored to the needs of the agricultural and horticultural sectors. With a strong focus on operational excellence and customer satisfaction, AFGRI is committed to supporting rural communities and enhancing food security through innovative and efficient solutions.
ROLE OVERVIEW
We are looking for a qualified Warehouse Manager to oversee the operations of our warehouse in Nigel, ensuring smooth and efficient day-to-day management of stock, staff, sales, and general store functions. This is a hands-on role requiring solid experience in warehouse operations, inventory control, and people management.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
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Personnel Management: Supervise and develop warehouse staff to ensure a productive and motivated team
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Sales Oversight: Support in-store sales activities, ensuring product availability and customer satisfaction
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Budget Management: Monitor and manage warehouse-related budgets, aiming to reduce costs and maximize efficiency
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Stock Control: Oversee inventory management to ensure accurate stock levels, minimize shrinkage, and prevent stockouts
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Administration: Ensure proper record-keeping, reporting, and compliance with internal controls and policies
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Operational Excellence: Maintain an orderly and safe warehouse environment, aligned with company and legal standards
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
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Matric (Grade 12) – Minimum educational qualification
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2 years of experience in a retail or warehouse environment
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1 year in a supervisory role will be advantageous
TECHNICAL SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE
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Sound knowledge of AFGRI Retail’s product range
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Computer literacy: MS Office Suite and other job-related software
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Proficiency in POS systems and SAP is preferred
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Valid driver’s licence (Code 08) is required
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
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Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
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Excellent time management and problem-solving abilities
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High level of business acumen and customer focus
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Accountability, self-motivation, and continuous self-development
WHAT AFGRI OFFERS
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Opportunity to grow with a trusted leader in the agriculture and retail sectors
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Competitive salary aligned with experience and skills
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Supportive work environment focused on operational success and customer satisfaction
APPLICATION DETAILS
Submit your application before 23 June 2025 via the AFGRI Careers Portal. If you do not hear back within 30 days after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
IMPORTANT NOTE ON POPIA COMPLIANCE
Your personal information will be processed lawfully and transparently in line with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). To understand how AFGRI processes your data, kindly review the HR Processing Notice available on the AFGRI website.
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