The Supply Chain Supervisor is responsible for the efficient co-ordination of the smooth flow of material from Suppliers, internal or external suppliers including Inter-Production Unit transfers into the Distribution Centre/ Main Stores.
- The efficient control of material i.e. to avoid losses and/or damages
- Accurately check the correct data capturing of stock integrity
- Assist in resolving queries relating to receiving and evaluation of returns to suppliers
- Effective utilisation of resources in order to meet customer demands and requirements.
Supply and service co-ordination and standard management:
- Ensure the operational department provides good customer service
- Support customers for special orders
- Build business relationships with customers and suppliers
- Identify more effective suppliers for customer needs
- Ensure that materials are handled in a safe and legal manner
- Assess quality of suppliers
- Establish procedures for abnormal work requirements which fall outside of standard procedures
Management of Team Relations:
- Ensure that employees have clear work expectations and plans
- Communicate effective with Management
- Identify potential conflict situation and minimize the implications
- Control discipline and ensure fair decisions regarding Employee Relations
- Fairly manage cultural diversity
- Support the induction of new employees
- Identify potential conflict situations and minimize the implications
- Identify ideas to increase motivation
- Ensure competency of employees for the work required
- Advise employees on career opportunities and the requirements to achieve personal growth
Legal compliance and management:
• Ensure that require job instructions area available to employees
• Implement and maintain applicable Safety, Regulations, The Act, Codes of Practice and standards
• Complete safety, injury, hazard, risk and incident reports for area
• Ensure that accurate labour records including overtime worked are maintained
• Compile accurate reports
• Conduct required meetings including safety
• Prepare ad-hoc reports for management or other information customers
• Complete audit administration
• Identify opportunities to improve operations
• Participate in improvement
• Support efforts to overcome operational problems projects
• Identify risks and threats to management proactively
- Grade 12 or equivalent qualifications
- Materials Management/Logistics Diploma – 1 year min
- Advantageous: Technical/Financial/Commercial degree
Experience:
- Minimum 5 years’ experience at supervisory level with a supply/logistics management environment.
- SAP MM experience or equivalent – daily use.
Technical Skills
- Computer literacy for necessary systems including SAP MM
- Valid drivers license code 08
What We Offer
At Valterra Platinum, you will join a team committed to excellence and impact.
We offer:
- Meaningful work in a high-performance, values-led environment.
- Market-aligned reward and recognition.
- Opportunities for learning, development and progression.
- A culture that respects diversity and encourages innovation.
- A clear commitment to safe Operations.
Inclusion and Diversity
Valterra Platinum is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfill their potential.
Valterra Platinum has a zero tolerance to dignity harm, these include all acts of gender-based violence, bullying, harassment and victimisation. Ensuring the safety of our employees extends beyond physical safety and includes the eradication of harmful behaviours from our workplace. This responsibility extends to everyone at Valterra Platinum both during work hours and outside of work. We are unconditional in creating a respectful, inclusive, and safe working environment to ensure that no colleague will be violated or harassed under our watch.
How to Apply
To apply for this role, please complete our online application form via this job advert.
Closing Date
09 November 2026