Cold Store Manager

Recruiter

Phakisa Holdings

Job Ref

JHB000787/KL

Date posted

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

Location

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary

R25,000 Monthly

SUMMARY

Cold Store Manager

Gauteng - JHB Eastern Suburbs

Mid Career (4 - 6 yrs exp) | Permanent

POSITION INFO

Job Description About the Role We are seeking a dedicated Cold Store Manager to oversee all operations in our cold store facility in JHB Eastern Suburbs. Reporting to HR, you will be responsible for managing stock control, temperature compliance, and team leadership. Key Responsibilities Operations & Stock Management: Manage all aspects of receiving, put away, picking, and dispatch of frozen and chilled products. Implement stock rotation practices and conduct regular stock takes. Temperature, Safety & Compliance: Ensure all cold rooms run within required temperatures, enforce food safety compliance, and maintain audit records. Team Leadership: Lead and schedule the cold store team, providing training on safety procedures and equipment use. Admin & Reporting: Coordinate with various departments, report on stock variances, and assist with load planning. Minimum Requirements Matric qualification and Meat-Matrix certification are essential. 3-5 years' experience in cold store management within the FMCG industry. Strong knowledge of stock control, HACCP, and cold chain practices. Skills Excellent stock control and admin capabilities. Effective leadership and people management skills. Proficiency in Excel, OMS, and cold environment working. Own transport, driver's license, and forklift license are required.