LNG Stevedore Foreman — Mozambique (75/21 Rotation)

Cbtalents; Braga; On-site; EUR 8,200 - 12,000; Full time

Job summary

CBTalents seeks a Stevedore Foreman to lead port cargo-handling teams in Mozambique, coordinating vessel loading, discharge, and quay operations. You will manage crews, equipment, and safety procedures on a 75/21 rotation and ensure compliance with work plans and risk assessments.

The role requires bilingual Portuguese/English communication, prior stevedoring supervision, and experience with construction or project cargo in marine terminals. On-site duties may include day or night shifts.

Qualifications

• Fluent in Portuguese and English, written and spoken.
• Experience supervising stevedoring or port cargo-handling teams.
• Experience in construction projects or project cargo in port, marine terminal or similar.
• Knowledge of rigging, lifting accessories, signalling and safe cargo-handling practices.
• Ability to interpret cargo lists, loading/discharge plans and operational instructions.
• Experience delivering toolbox talks and implementing risk assessments and method statements.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily stevedoring activities and allocate duties and resources.
• Conduct pre-shift briefings and toolbox talks in Portuguese and English.
• Coordinate vessel and quayside activities with vessel representatives and cargo teams.
• Ensure work areas, access routes and cargo landing areas are prepared before operations.
• Verify personnel are competent and authorised for tasks.
• Ensure cargo handling follows approved method statements and lifting plans.
• Coordinate riggers and banksmen with lifting supervisor and maintain clear communication.
• Check lifting accessories are inspected and suitable for tasks; remove defective items.
• Monitor cargo identification, condition, tallying and handover; report discrepancies.
• Coordinate cargo transfer to transport and laydown teams; maintain safe traffic flow.
• Monitor weather and operational conditions; stop work when unsafe.
• Maintain shift records and provide clear handovers and follow-up on corrective actions.

Skills

Portuguese & English

Stevedoring supervision

Construction projects

Rigging and lifting

Cargo lists interpretation

Toolbox talks

Team leadership

Safety awareness

On-site rotation

Job description

CBTalents seeks a Stevedore Foreman to lead port cargo-handling teams in Mozambique, coordinating vessel loading, discharge, and quay operations. You will manage crews, equipment, and safety procedures on a 75/21 rotation and ensure compliance with work plans and risk assessments.

The role requires bilingual Portuguese/English communication, prior stevedoring supervision, and experience with construction or project cargo in marine terminals. On-site duties may include day or night shifts.