About this role
Distribution Team Leader (4 Month Contract)
Closing Date: 2026/10/06 Reference Number: CCB260929-15 Job Title: Distribution Team Leader (4 Month Contract) Job Category: Logistics Company: Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa Job Type: Fixed Term (Temporary) Location – Country: South Africa Location – Province: Limpopo Location – Town / City: Polokwane
Job Description Delivery and Distribution Management
- Execute delivery plans.
- Achieve distribution standards.
- Optimise distribution performance.
- Optimise customer service
Operational and Financial Control
- Control budgets.
- Control shortages.
- Process immediate invoices.
Safety and Compliance
- Maintain a safe, healthy, and risk-free working environment.
- Perform administrative duties to ensure compliance.
Resource and People Management
- Manage human resources (including performance and development).
- Work in teams and foster a collaborative environment.
- Optimize team performance.
- Manage owner drivers.
KBI
- On-Time Delivery Rate
- Distribution Standards Compliance
- Shortage & Inventory Accuracy
- Customer Satisfaction Score
- Safety Incident Rate
- Budget Adherence
Key Duties & Responsibilities Delivery & Distribution Management
- Execute delivery plans.
- Achieve distribution standards.
- Optimise distribution performance.
- Optimise customer service.
Operational & Financial Control
- Control budgets.
- Control shortages.
- Process immediate invoices.
Safety & Compliance
- Maintain a safe, healthy, and risk-free working environment.
- Perform administrative duties to ensure compliance.
Resource & People Management
- Manage human resources (including performance and development).
- Work in teams and foster a collaborative environment.
- Optimize team performance.
- Manage owner drivers.
KBI
- On-Time Delivery Rate
- Distribution Standards Compliance
- Shortage & Inventory Accuracy
- Customer Satisfaction Score
- Safety Incident Rate
- Budget Adherence
Skills, Experience & Education
Education
- B Comm. Degree/Diploma or equivalent recognized qualification in transport or transport Logistics
Experience
- Minimum 3-5 years of experience in a distribution, logistics, or transport environment.
- Proven experience in a supervisory or team leader role is essential.
- Experience managing budgets and financial processes.
- Demonstrable track record of optimizing team performance and achieving targets.
Skills
- Strong leadership and people management skills.
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Proficiency in distribution and logistics software.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Financial acumen for budget management and invoice processing.
- Knowledge of health and safety regulations.