DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful applicant will be responsible for but not limited to:

Departmental Management

• Manage staff, in the co-ordination of movement of Cargo / products into or out of the country in accordance with company policy, procedure and legislative requirements

• Ensure the quality management system is kept up to date and improved in a controlled environment

• Ensure the smooth clearance and handling of cargo and documentation to the satisfaction of the client’s requests

• Maintain and develop existing relationships with clients, service providers, and staff

• Participate in operational strategies improving service delivery and compliance

• Provide sufficient management information and / or visibility to enhance decision-making

Departmental Compliance

• Ensure recording of daily truck upliftment’s is being achieved and daily pre-alert bookings are communicated to suppliers (including weekends)

• Oversee invoicing to ensure all loads are invoiced and reconciled against Service Providers POD’s

• Plan and schedule daily and weekly routes

• Ensure that the transport department dispatch drivers to complete deliveries

• Review driver logs and tracking in accordance with specific routing, if required

• Register and respond to client feedback or complaints

Transport Department Compliance

Coordination and management of activities that ensure relevant compliance in the following areas:

• Occupational compliance

• Road Traffic Act

• Transportation of Hazardous Goods

• TFR Requirements

• ISO 9001, 1400

• RTMS

Quality Control

Evaluate and monitor the quality of processes and implement corrective action in accordance with the following:

• ISO 9001 ISO 9001, 14001, 18001 and 22000

Administration

• Approve and implement corrective action where necessary

• Provide input into the budget process

• Conduct and plan self-audits

• Sub-contractor management

• Reviewing monthly reports in order to determine operational effectiveness

• Building and maintaining customer relationships

• Monitoring company performance against Service Level Agreements (SLAs)

• Ensuring processes and procedures comply with legislation, customer requirements, as well as operational demands

Finance Management

• Effectively controlling and reporting on expenditure

• Developing and providing annual budget recommendations for fleet and sub-contractor operations

• Developing the annual fleet and subcontractor budget

REQUIREMENTS

We invite applications from candidates who meet the following minimum criteria:

Qualification:

• Degree or diploma in Logistics / Supply chain and Bachelor of Commerce or similar

• Industry qualifications are an advantage

Experience:

• 3-5 years or more experience in transport industry

• Minimum 2 years' supervisory or people management experience within a transport, logistics, fleet, or supply chain environment

• Exposure to engagement with outsourced sub-contractors and drivers

• Technically sound in Transport Operations

• Knowledge of Fuel Management

• Cost Reduction Strategies

Required skills:

• Stakeholder Management capabilities

• Budget Planning and Management

• People Management

• Customer Relationship Management

• Supply Chain Management

• Strategic Team Leadership

• Analytical Problem-solving

• Ability to work in a structured and methodical manner, ensuring accuracy

• Good communication skills (oral & written).

• Ability to work under pressure

• Computer literate with advanced knowledge of MS Programmes

Applications close: 07 August 2026

Applicants are requested to send their CVs to the HR Department via email to

glo-recruitment@grindrodlogistics.com

Please submit your CV only at the initial application stage. Additional supporting documentation will be requested where required during the recruitment and selection process.

NB! Please state the name of the position as a reference.

Due consideration will be given to the company’s equity targets.