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The Johannesburg supply chain & logistics market
Gauteng is the national distribution hub, so the roles are larger and the systems are more mature. We regularly search for planners and distribution managers who have run multi site networks and can defend their forecast accuracy with numbers.
About the cold chain specialist role
Cold chain specialists protect temperature sensitive product from production through to delivery. A single break in the chain can write off a load.
Key responsibilities
- Maintain temperature integrity across storage and transport
- Manage monitoring, calibration and record keeping
- Investigate excursions and put controls in place
- Coordinate with food safety and quality teams
- Manage refrigerated equipment and service partners
Experience and background we look for
- Three or more years in cold chain, perishables or pharmaceutical logistics
- Knowledge of HACCP and relevant food or pharmaceutical standards
- Experience with temperature monitoring technology
- A food science, logistics or technical qualification
Core skills and competencies
- Temperature control
- Food safety knowledge
- Monitoring and records
- Investigation
- Supplier coordination
- Attention to detail
Regulatory and compliance context
Logistics roles touch the National Road Traffic Act, SARS Customs requirements and, for food and pharmaceutical work, HACCP and cold chain standards. We verify licences, customs experience and system exposure rather than accepting them at face value.
How Morton Moore Industrial runs this search in Johannesburg
We keep an exclusive client list, so on every accepted cold chain specialist mandate a far wider part of the Johannesburg supply chain & logistics market stays open to direct approach. We map the employers in the area, contact people who are not applying for jobs, test the detail behind each claim on a CV and present a short, honest list. Our fee is 12.5 percent and every placement carries a three month guarantee period.
Frequently asked questions
- Who are the top cold chain specialists recruiters in Johannesburg?
- Morton Moore recruits cold chain specialists in Johannesburg on a selective basis. We take on a limited number of clients in each industry so that we can approach the widest possible pool of supply chain & logistics professionals for every brief we accept.
- How long does it take to fill a cold chain specialist role in Johannesburg?
- Most searches at this level produce a shortlist within two to three weeks of a full brief. The final timeline depends on notice periods, which in Johannesburg are usually one calendar month and sometimes longer for senior appointments.
- What does Morton Moore charge?
- Our agency fee is 12.5 percent of the annual package and every placement carries a three month guarantee period. There are no separate advertising or shortlisting charges.
- Do you recruit cold chain specialists outside Johannesburg?
- Yes. We work from offices serving the Garden Route, Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban, and we place cold chain specialists across South Africa. We also recruit into Manufacturing and FMCG for clients who need cover beyond supply chain & logistics.
- Can candidates register with you directly?
- Yes. Candidates can view current opportunities and apply through our own site. Applications stay with Morton Moore and are never shared with a client without permission.
Hiring a cold chain specialist in Johannesburg?
We take on a limited number of clients so that the widest possible part of the market stays open for every mandate. Apply for a client partnership and we will tell you honestly whether we can act on the brief.