TEAM LEADER: WAREHOUSE – Namib Poultry 44 views

A minimum of a Grade 12 certificate is usually required, with preference given to candidates holding a relevant NQF Level 4–5 qualification in Logistics, Supply Chain, or Business Management from a Namibian institution like NAMCOL or UNAM. Certifications such as the Namibian Institute of Logistics (NIL) short courses or OSHA-aligned safety training are increasingly valued by employers in the poultry and agri-logistics sector.

Daily duties include supervising inbound/outbound stock movements, verifying poultry product temperatures and expiry dates per Namibian Food Control Regulations, and coordinating with transporters adhering to Road Traffic and Animal Health Act requirements. You’ll also conduct brief daily safety huddles, complete inventory reports using local systems like SAP or Excel-based trackers, and liaise with farm and processing units across regions like Otjiwarongo or Windhoek.

Respect for hierarchy and clear communication in English (and often Afrikaans or local languages) is expected, especially when guiding diverse, multilingual teams across shifts. Punctuality, reliability, and visible commitment to occupational health and safety — aligned with Namibia’s Occupational Safety and Health Act (No. 8 of 2022) — are non-negotiable cultural expectations in warehouse settings.

With proven performance and further NQF-aligned upskilling, Team Leaders may progress to roles such as Warehouse Supervisor, Logistics Coordinator, or Operations Assistant Manager — particularly within vertically integrated agribusinesses. Some pursue professional membership with NIL or register as Skills Development Facilitators to support internal training, enhancing mobility into broader supply chain management roles.

Employers typically provide at least 21 days’ annual leave, sick leave as per the Labour Act (No. 11 of 2007), and basic medical aid schemes — though coverage depth varies. Pension contributions follow either a registered pension fund or the Namibian National Pension Fund (NNPF), and many poultry companies offer additional benefits like transport allowances or meal vouchers, subject to collective agreements or company policy.