Assistant Warehouse Manager

About the role

The Assistant Warehouse Manager will support the Warehouse Manager at Namaqua Wines' Kempton Park facility. This full‑time position ensures efficient warehousing, distribution and stock control while maintaining a safe working environment.

Key responsibilities

• Allocate drivers to daily routes and coordinate goods for delivery.
• Oversee unloading, verify order documentation and ensure accurate picking and safe packing.
• Plan warehouse layout, manage stacking, storage and stock rotation to minimise shrinkage.
• Conduct regular stock takes, maintain batch tracking and enforce FIFO principles.
• Handle inter‑branch transfers, returns processing and write‑off procedures.
• Supervise warehouse personnel, manage time‑keeping, leave and overtime administration.
• Ensure equipment maintenance, PPE usage and compliance with health‑and‑safety legislation.
• Investigate incidents, compile inspection reports and issue infringement notices.
• Liaise daily with administration and stock departments to align processes.

Required profile

• Proven experience in warehouse or logistics operations, preferably in a supervisory capacity.
• Strong understanding of stock management, FIFO, lot‑number picking and inventory control.
• Ability to enforce safety standards and conduct regular equipment inspections.
• Good organisational skills with the capacity to plan routes and manage documentation.
• Effective communication for daily coordination with drivers, administrators and other departments.

Required skills