Cape Town Regional Manager – Freight & Logistics Leader

Röhlig & Co; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Röhlig & Co, based in Cape Town, seeks a Regional Manager to lead regional strategy, resource planning and client servicing across freight forwarding, airfreight and seafreight. The role demands strong leadership, budgeting, and compliance oversight in a dynamic market.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in freight forwarding with a proven track record in regional management, sales leadership and high service delivery standards.

Qualifications

• Must have Grade 12 or equivalent.
• FIATA diploma or NQF7 or equivalent freight forwarding qualification.

Responsibilities

• Develop regional strategy and business planning.
• Organise and optimise regional resources and provide leadership.
• Control and manage regional budget and finance.
• Drive business development and sales management.
• Oversee customer relationship management and client servicing.
• Supervise contract logistics and warehouse operations.
• Monitor, report and ensure compliance.
• Adhere to quality management system requirements.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Budgeting

Negotiation

People management

Communication

Team leadership

Problem solving

Change management

Attention to detail

CRM & client servicing

International trade

Education

Grade 12 Certificate

FIATA diploma or NQF 7 freight forwarding qualification

Job description

Röhlig & Co, based in Cape Town, seeks a Regional Manager to lead regional strategy, resource planning and client servicing across freight forwarding, airfreight and seafreight. The role demands strong leadership, budgeting, and compliance oversight in a dynamic market.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in freight forwarding with a proven track record in regional management, sales leadership and high service delivery standards.