Regional DC Operations Compliance Manager - KZN Region

Job Advert Summary

Lead Compliance. Inspire Confidence. Deliver Excellence.

As Boxer opens a new state-of-the-art Distribution Centre in Tongaat, alongside its other three coastal Distributions (East London, Lynnfield and Cape Town), we are seeking a Regional DC Operations Compliance Manager to oversee OHS, food safety, risk, security, facilities, and asset management across our Coastal region.

This is a critical leadership role where your decisions will directly impact people safety, stock quality, operational readiness, and regulatory integrity.

Minimum Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

• Diploma in Quality Assurance or Food Technology (non-negotiable)
• SAMTRAC and HIRA (advantageous)
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in compliance, food safety, or OHS in a warehouse or logistics setting
• Strong leadership in cross-site environments and ability to implement robust compliance controls
• Proficient in legislation, audit frameworks, contractor management, and team development
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills
• Valid Driver’s license with extensive travel across the coastal region.

Location: Based in KwaZulu-Natal (Head Office) with regional oversight responsibilities.
This is your opportunity to lead Boxer’s compliance roadmap in our coastal regions and safeguard the heartbeat of our logistics operations.

Duties and Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Own the execution and continuous improvement of Supply Chain and Warehouse Food Safety protocols, including conducting product quality inspections, ensuring proper management and disposal of damaged or expired products, driving corrective actions from exception reports, and actively managing product incidents at the distribution center in collaboration with the Food Safety team.
• Drive Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) standards, including internal audits, hazard identification, contractor safety compliance, fire drills, emergency preparedness, and statutory reporting.
• Oversee Security risk management, including access control, CCTV oversight, theft investigation, guard performance, and service provider vetting.
• Ensure optimal facility compliance including maintenance scheduling, service provider SLA management, and emergency infrastructure (sprinklers, signage, pest control).
• Manage asset care for mechanical handling equipment (MHE), ensuring service compliance, safety checks, cleaning audits, and FMX system reporting.
• Provide monthly compliance reports, lead investigations, identify root causes, and work cross-functionally with DC Managers, external agencies, and service providers to implement corrective actions.
• Support and upskill onsite SHEQ officers, aligning safety and compliance initiatives with Boxer’s values and regulatory obligations.