Nightshift Manager – Road Freight

A well-renowned local integrated solutions transport provider requires a Nightshift Manager to join their dynamic team in the Durban region. Must have port operations experience!

Will be monitoring the cameras through tracking systems, must be able to work under high pressure, knowledge of imports and exports into Africa, meeting deadlines of customers and must have good communications skills. Must have 3+ years of experience in the Logistics Industry.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Control, manage, plan and co-ordinate Import Control, Export Control, and Road Freight
  • Ensure client deadlines and procedures are adhered to
  • Assist to maintain good service levels and good revenue margins as per the contract rates and any write offs / errors are kept to a minimum.
  • Provide a positive learning environment to strengthen the team you are working with.
  • Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with the departmental and company procedure manual.
  • Ensure all shipments are dispatched within the proposed time frame.
  • Keep client fully informed of the progress of the shipment.
  • Ensure all Customs regulations are met including the prompt return of documents.
  • Any other delegated tasks deemed as reasonable as assigned by the reporting manager

Desired Experience & Qualification

  • Matric
  • A Freight and logistics or any such relevant course qualification is an advantage
  • Minimum 3-5 years of cross border and local road freight experience, in and outbound.
  • Excellent understanding of road freight into Africa and know destinations and potential challenges faced in trucking.
  • Strong customs exposure of export, import, customs stops, etc.
  • Must have good contacts in the transport industry that will assist in preferential rates & service to help win more business.
  • Well organized and self-disciplined
  • Navis and C Track

Skills:

  • Operationally strong with a good track record of growth.
  • A team player prepared to share knowledge with the team so everyone grows.
  • Cargowise experience an advantage.

Package & Remuneration

Salary:

Market-related with a Lucrative salary structure in place, good rewards offered for team members that perform.  R15 000.00

Job Category: Logistics Road Freight
Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: Durban

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