Dispatch Supervisor - Farmpack; Pty Ltd - Lows Creek

Introduction

The VKB Group is an agricultural company, providing support to farmers and producing straight‑from‑the‑farm foods for consumers. Apart from the various consumer brands, the VKB Group is also represented by its regional brands: VKB, GWK and NTK. Our roots are firmly planted in agriculture with farming at our core, continuously growing and evolving throughout the years.

Farmpack (Pty) Ltd, situated in the vicinity of Mbombela, Mpumalanga, specializes in supplying packaging materials to the agricultural and business sectors. Our company produces and distributes a wide variety of boxes to clients across the country and in Mozambique.

Assisting the department manager by planning, supervising and coordinating activities and employees in the department. Ensuring compliance and accuracy within the department. Monitoring stock requirements, preparing orders and ensuring the stock is ready on time.

• Grade 12 or NQF Level 4 Equivalent.
• Strong mathematical literacy.
• Forklift license and experience.
• Code 14 drivers license with PDP and experience as a truck driver.
• Experience in a supervisory role will be advantageous.
• Strong leadership and organisational qualities.
• Attention to detail and a willingness to grow.
• Experience working in a dispatch/logistics department.
• Ability to lift and move 25kg.
• Availability to work overtime and be flexible.
• Good time management.

• Relay instructions to truck drivers and dispatch staff members.
• Supervise truck drivers and dispatch staff members.
• Supervising the accurate loading of trucks and monitoring the related paperwork.
• Monitoring stock and participating in stock counts.
• Assisting all members of the department to perform their duties well.
• Standing in for any member of the department if the need occurs.

• Organisation and coordination.
• Good communication skills.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Good reporting skills.
• Good planning skills.
• Problem solver.
• Team player.
• Able to work under pressure.

• Humble – You’re eager to learn, open to feedback, and respectful in every interaction.
• Hungry – You’re driven, proactive, and always looking for ways to improve processes.
• Smart – You bring sharp thinking and sound judgment to every task.
• Bold – You’re confident in your ideas and not afraid to challenge the status quo.
• Team Player – You collaborate easily and know that together we achieve more.

VKB Group is an equal opportunity employer. VKB Group’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to VKB Group’s Employment Equity & Transformation Strategy. VKB Group actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities.