Warehouse Team Leader - Logistics & Dispatch
GFS Express · Nelspruit, Mpumalanga
Overview
GFS Express, a growing last-mile delivery company in Nelspruit, is looking for a Warehouse Team Leader to oversee their courier and warehouse operations. If you have around 2 years of experience in logistics or fleet coordination and enjoy leading a team to keep deliveries moving on time, this permanent role could be a great next step for you.
About the role
As a Warehouse Team Leader at GFS Express, you will play a key role in keeping the Nelspruit warehouse and courier operations running smoothly. You will lead teams across dispatch, sorting, inbound, loading and offloading, making sure every parcel moves through the process accurately and on time.
You will also be responsible for monitoring driver performance, conducting quality inspections and providing ongoing training and support to drivers. On the warehouse side, you will oversee daily operations, inventory checks and space utilization, while making sure safety and hygiene standards are maintained.
This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who enjoys solving problems, working with people and keeping things organized in a fast-paced logistics environment.
Requirements
- Grade 12 (Matric) completed
- National Diploma (NQF6) in a related field will be an advantage
- Minimum of 2 years experience in logistics, dispatch or fleet coordination
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint and Word)
- Strong problem-solving and organizational skills
Responsibilities
- Coordinate dispatch, sorting, inbound, loading/offloading and computer teams for smooth daily operations
- Ensure clear communication between warehouse, transportation and other departments
- Oversee timely and accurate shipment dispatch, including driver task verification and manifest printing
- Conduct daily checks on warehouse and transportation area cleanliness and hygiene
- Resolve incomplete address issues for inbound shipments
- Monitor and follow up on driver performance to ensure compliance with company standards
- Conduct regular quality inspections of drivers and their work to reduce delivery errors
- Provide ongoing training and support to drivers to enhance their skills
- Address performance-related issues proactively and implement corrective actions
- Manage Out for Delivery (OFD) inventory to ensure timely and accurate parcel dispatch
- Oversee daily warehouse operations including receiving, storage, dispatch and inventory management
- Optimize warehouse layout and maximize space utilization
- Supervise and improve sorting, packing and loading/unloading processes
- Inspect warehouse equipment and safety measures for compliance
- Handle inventory discrepancies, losses and inbound issues, analyzing causes and implementing corrective actions
- Conduct daily inventory checks and ensure accurate stock levels in the system
Job details
- Organisation
- GFS Express
- Location
- Nelspruit, Mpumalanga
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Junior (2+ years)
- Education
- Matric
- Salary
- R7.5k to R8k / monthly
- Category
- Warehousing & Stores
- Application Method
- Apply online
Success Guide
This Warehouse Team Leader role at GFS Express in Nelspruit is a solid step up for someone with a couple of years in logistics who is ready to lead a small team. When you apply, highlight any experience you have with dispatch, driver coordination or warehouse processes, and show that you are comfortable using Excel and Word to track performance and inventory. Since the role involves overseeing drivers and checking quality, it helps to mention examples of how you have solved problems or improved efficiency in a previous job. Also make sure your CV clearly shows your matric certificate and any relevant diploma, as these are key requirements. The salary is around R7 500 to R8 000 per month, so consider your transport costs to Nelspruit before applying. Good luck with your application!
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