Job Description

Introduction
Vhembe Milling (Pty) Ltd is one of four subsidiaries of VKB Agri Processors (Pty) Ltd, the agri-processing division of the VKB Group. The VKB Group is a significant role player in the agricultural industry in South Africa and strives, through best practices, continuous improvement and world-class operations, to add meaningful value to the industry.
VKB Milling (Pty) Ltd operates white maize mills in Mokopane and Louis Trichardt in Limpopo, and Mashishing in Mpumalanga, as well as a wheat mill and bakery in Frankfort in the Free State.
The company offers employees the opportunity to utilise and develop their skills and knowledge in a challenging and rewarding work environment.
We're looking for more than just experience - we're looking for character.
At Vhembe Milling, our people define our success. We're searching for a Depot Manager who isn't just operationally excellent, but also lives our values:
Humble - someone who leads without ego and listens as much as they speak.
Hungry - driven to go the extra mile, improve, and achieve more every day.
Smart - emotionally intelligent and quick to read people and situations.
Bold - confident enough to take initiative and make tough decisions.
Team Player - puts the team first, builds trust, and works collaboratively.
Role Purpose
To lead and manage our Empangeni depot, ensuring smooth, efficient operations while fostering a values-driven culture that delivers exceptional service, safety, and performance.
Why Empangeni?
Establishing or strengthening our presence in Empangeni allows us to:
Serve customers in northern KZN more efficiently
Improve delivery lead times and reduce transportation costs
Support local economic development and job creation
Build a strong operational footprint near major industrial and commercial nodes By positioning a strong Depot Manager in Empangeni, we ensure our operations are rooted in a fast-growing region with significant strategic value.
Key responsibilities:

• Oversee depot activities: dispatch, receiving, warehousing, fleet, and staff.
• Lead a team with empathy, fairness, and accountability

Drive a high-performance culture with continuous improvement and safety top of mind
Build strong working relationships across departments and with customers
Use data to make smart, timely decisions that improve operations and service
Ensure all processes align with company standards, safety protocols, and KPIs
Take ownership of challenges and lead bold solutions with your team

• What You Bring:

Proven experience in a depot, warehouse, or operations management role
A track record of building strong teams and achieving results
Ability to lead with humility while staying hungry for growth
Strong interpersonal and communication skills (you're people-smart!)
A hands-on approach - not afraid to get involved on the ground
Matric essential; a relevant tertiary qualification is a bonus
Computer literate (MS Office, WMS systems), with sound operational reporting skills
Valid driver's license
Why Join Us?

• We're a company that walks the talk on culture and values. If you're looking for a place to grow, lead with purpose, and be part of something meaningful, we'd love to hear from you.

Other Information

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