Night Assistant Manager

at Xl Events
Published July 2, 2026
Expires September 1, 2026
Location Cape Town, South Africa
Category Management  
Job Type Full-Time  

Description

Description

Night Assistant Manager

Purpose of the Role

To support the Night Manager in ensuring efficient night shift operations with a primary
focus on receiving activities while assisting with dispatch, stock handling,
and operational requirements. This role supports the smooth running of
overnight operations within a fast-paced events environment by assisting with
operational processes, team coordination, and stock control activities.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Support

• Support the Night Manager in ensuring efficient and effective night operations

• Assist in coordinating receiving, dispatch, and warehouse activities during
night shifts

• Provide operational support to teams to maintain workflow, productivity, and
operational efficiency

• Act as operational support and provide basic supervision when required in the
absence of the Night Manager

Receiving Operations (Primary Focus)

• Support and oversee receiving activities including checking, counting, and verifying
incoming and returned stock and equipment

• Inspect returned event equipment and stock for damages, shortages, quality
concerns, and discrepancies

• Ensure receiving documentation is accurate, completed correctly, and
processed timeously

• Assist with coordinating efficient offloading, sorting, and organisation of
stock within designated areas

• Report stock discrepancies, shortages, damages, and operational concerns to
management

Dispatch Operations

• Support dispatch operations by ensuring stock and equipment are accurately prepared and
ready for loading

• Assist in ensuring dispatch requirements and timelines are achieved

• Support loading activities and ensure stock movement processes are followed
correctly

Stock Control & Warehouse Support

• Assist in maintaining stock flow between receiving, storage, and dispatch areas

• Ensure stock is labelled, sorted, stored, and handled according to company
standards

• Support stock control processes and maintain accurate stock movement
practices

• Assist with maintaining organised warehouse and operational areas

Leadership & Team Support

• Support team coordination during night operations

• Provide guidance and support to team members where required

• Promote teamwork, communication, accountability, and operational efficiency

• Assist the Night Manager with operational communication and shift handovers
where required

Requirements

• Experience within warehouse, logistics, receiving, dispatch, or events environments
preferredl

• Ability to work effectively under pressure within a fast-paced environment

• Good communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills

• Ability to work night shifts, weekends, public holidays, and peak operational
periods

• Own reliable transport essential

Please send your resume/CV

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