Our client, an e-commerce company located in Cape Town, South Africa, is actively seeking to hire Materials Handling Equipment (MHE) Administrators to commence employment immediately.Interested applicants may kindly forward their updated resumes with their required qualification documentation with possible references, on to our service desk at - cptrecruitment@workforcestaffing.co.zaJob Profile: Administrator - Materials Handling Equipment (MHE).Responsible for: MHE (Materials Handling Equipment)Position OverviewThe MHE (Material Handling Equipment) Administrator is responsible for the strategic coordination, monitoring, and management of all material handling equipment within the assigned Distribution Centre, ensuring optimal equipment utilization, maintenance, and distribution across the network.Key ResponsibilitiesEquipment Coordination & ManagementCoordinate and manage hyper cages, rolltainers, and pallet collars within the DCMonitor MHE distribution and allocation across multiple locationsMaintain accurate inventory records of all MHE assetsEnsure optimal equipment rotation and utilizationTechnology & Monitoring SystemsUtilize Traxsense system for real-time MHE distribution monitoringConduct regular checks on offline readers and troubleshoot connectivity issuesGenerate reports on equipment usage, location, and performance metricsMaintain GPS tracking systems for rolltainers and other tagged equipmentThird-Party Logistics CoordinationLiaise with 3PL transporters to coordinate MHE collection and distributionPlan and schedule equipment transfers based on DC requirementsEnsure compliance with transportation and handling protocolsMonitor service level agreements with logistics partnersAsset Management & MaintenanceManage damaged MHE identification, assessment, and repair coordinationCoordinate with maintenance vendors and internal teams for equipment repairsImplement preventive maintenance schedules to minimize downtimeOversee disposal of irreparable equipment following company proceduresRental Equipment ManagementManage rental MHE contracts and agreementsMonitor rental periods and coordinate returns to avoid penaltiesEvaluate rental vs. purchase decisions based on utilization dataMaintain accurate records of rental equipment locations and usageRequired QualificationsEducationGrade 12 with relevant logistics/warehousing experienceExperience (Optional, but preferred)3+ years experience in warehouse/distribution centre operations2+ years experience with material handling equipment managementExperience with inventory management systems and tracking technologyPrevious exposure to 3PL coordination preferredEssential Skills & CompetenciesTechnical SkillsProficiency in Traxsense or similar tracking systemsStrong MS Excel skills for data analysis and reportingUnderstanding of GPS tracking and RFID technologyBasic knowledge of material handling equipment types and maintenanceSoft SkillsStrong organizational and coordination abilitiesExcellent communication skills for cross-functional collaborationProblem-solving and analytical thinkingAttention to detail and accuracyAbility to work under pressure and meet tight deadlinesPhysical RequirementsAbility to work in warehouse environmentOccasional lifting and physical inspection of equipmentFlexibility to work extended hours during peak periodsKey Performance IndicatorsMHE utilization rate (target: >85%)Equipment downtime reduction (target: <5%)Rental cost optimization (track monthly spend vs. budget)Damage rate reduction (target: <2% monthly)GPS tracking compliance (target: 98% of fleet tagged)3PL coordination efficiency (on-time collection/delivery >95%)System uptime for offline readers (target: >98%)Working ConditionsOffice and warehouse environmentStandard business hours with occasional extended hours during peak periodsTravel may be required to other DC locations for equipment coordinationOn-call availability for critical equipment issues
