Dispatch & Receiving Manager

6 days ago

Richards Bay, South Africa Fouche & Co Pty Full-time R 20,000 Temporary
Reference: DBN000770-SS-1

Richards Bay – Step into a rewarding leadership role where your sharp logistics expertise keeps a bustling butchery operation running seamlessly.

Duties & Responsibilities

A well-established food and wholesale operations business specializing in a fast-paced butchery environment spanning retail, production, and wholesale supply.

Seeking a dedicated Dispatch & Receiving Manager to oversee inbound receiving and outbound dispatch, ensuring strict cold-chain control, accurate stock management, and timely deliveries.

Key responsibilities
  • Plan and supervise inbound deliveries of carcasses, primals, and supplies while verifying quantities, grades, and temperatures.
  • Manage outbound dispatch, ensuring pick lists, packing, and loading are completed accurately and on time.
  • Maintain rigorous cold-chain control, FIFO/FEFO rotation, and temperature monitoring across fridges and freezers.
  • Conduct cycle counts, full stocktakes, and investigate shrink or short-dated stock.
  • Enforce HACCP, hygiene standards, and compliance rules to support internal and external audits.
  • Lead, roster, and train receiving, dispatch, and driving staff in a physical, early-start environment.
Requirements 
  • Proven experience in receiving, dispatch, warehouse, or logistics within food, meat, FMCG, or cold-chain operations.
  • Strong understanding of temperature control, FIFO/FEFO principles, and basic food safety.
  • Proficiency with stock systems, delivery notes, and basic Excel or ERP software.
  • Ability to handle early starts and work physically within cold rooms and loading bays.
  • Valid driver’s licence (Code 10 / C1 is an advantage).
  • Desirable: Meat industry or butchery experience, HACCP training, and forklift certification.
Attributes 
  • Strong leadership capabilities with a calm approach to problem-solving under pressure.
  • High level of numeracy and exceptional attention to detail.
  • Flexible and reliable regarding peak periods and early morning shifts.
Remuneration
R20 000 - R35 000 CTC Monthly

*Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.*

Package & Remuneration

R20 000 - R35 000 - Monthly