Main Purpose: To ensure that the Company has the correct equipment, at the correct site, at the right time and quantity as requested.

Key Performance Areas:

Equipment

• Allocate equipment to site as per requirements/requests and track progress daily. Provide feedback to Site Management on progress.
• In case of equipment shortages, consult with the Maintenance Manager regarding availability of replacement equipment. Consult with Site Management on possible re-allocation of overstocked equipment within the group.
• Escalate all constraints in supplying equipment to Management.
• Ensure equipment is stored in warehouses according to bin allocations for easy access.
• Ensure all equipment is identifiable per unique asset number.
• Ensure all new assets are given an asset number and recorded in the system.

Administration and control

• Ensure accuracy of the Decode system controlling all equipment.
• Conduct regular stock checks at Bethal Depot.
• Collaborate with Group Inventory Manager on stock checks and inventory accuracy at sites.
• Ensure that the DCODE system is updated correctly and on time with all issues and returns.
• Follow up on equipment that should return from site after an outage.
• Initiate and assist with asset disposals where applicable.
• Report damaged equipment due to negligence and misuse, include pictures.
• Administer employee’s time and attendance, leave requests.
• Any other job-related duties as required from time to time.

Measurements and reports

• Conduct site visits for equipment counts and customer evaluation.
• List of outstanding equipment as per request from sites – daily action.
• Stock audit report of assets in Bethal – weekly.

People management

• Assess the performance of Employees twice a year and keep record of assessments.
• Provide guidance and support where necessary.
• Do succession planning for responsible area.
• Identify training and development needs and recommend appropriate courses.
• Initiate and facilitate grievance and disciplinary procedures.
• Administer employee’s time and attendance and leave requests.

Safety management

• Conduct weekly and monthly Supervisor’s inspections.
• Do daily toolbox and safety talks.
• Oversee loading and offloading of consumables.
• Ensure proper packing and stacking of consumables in relevant laydown areas and bin locations.
• Conduct job observations.
• Do task risk assessments.
• Draw up written safe work procedures.
• Report and investigate incidents, unsafe conditions and acts.
• Ensure compliance with the OHS Act including relevant regulations, SANS standards and other relevant procedures and instructions.

Competencies/skills:

• Ability to lead and motivate people.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to take proactive action with regards to housekeeping and safety in the workplace/.
• Ability to promote effective teamwork.
• Ability to handle conflict situations effectively.
• Strong internal locus of control to drive results.

Preferred Requirements:

• Grade 12/N3
• Certificate or Diploma in Logistics Manager would be advantageous.
• 5 Years’ supervisory experience in a warehouse with relevant supervisory training.
• Knowledge of the OHS Act, relevant regulations and safety standards (risk assessments, safe work procedures and housekeeping practices).
• Computer literate (MS Office).