Depot Manager / Shipping & Port experience non negotiable

multiSEARCH Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Depot Manager or Assistant Manager for a new Depot in Cape Town. The ideal candidate will assist in managing depot operations, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and the effective handling of dry and reefer cargo. Candidates must have relevant experience in shipping and logistics, along with previous management responsibilities. This role offers the opportunity to lead a dynamic team under new operational conditions.

Qualifications

• 5 - 10 years of experience in Shipping & Logistics.
• Previous management or supervisory experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Depot Manager in managing depot operations.
• Control variable expenditure within the depot operations.
• Maintain and control security requirements for depot equipment.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and standards.

Skills

Management skills

Knowledge of dry and reefer cargo

Safety compliance

Education

Relevant qualifications

Job description

Overview

Our client is looking for a Depot Manager or Assistant manager (Depending on experience) for a new Depot in Cape Town.

Purpose of the Role: To provide support and assistance to the Depot Manager by ensuring the effective management of Depot Operations including dry and reefer cargo.Knowledge of dry and reefer cargo essential

Responsibilities

• Assists the Depot Manager to ensure that the Depot, dry and reefer cargo (empty and full), is fully functional and operational
• Controls variable expenditure within the depot operations
• Ensures serviceability of all handling equipment, empty and full
• Maintains and controls security requirements at the depot
• Supervise all steri & Controlled Atmosphere (CA) procedures and protocol
• Maintains and controls security requirements for depot equipment and valuable asset
• Maintains a safe and healthy environment and ensure compliance to the safety regulations or standards
• Ensure that all depot employees are adequately trained
• Ensures that KPI’s are set and managed accordingly for all employees
• Ensures that the depot is adequately resourced
• Ensures that all policies and procedures are communicated
• Any disciplinary matters are dealt with effectively

Minimum Requirements

• Relevant qualifications will be advantageous
• 5 - 10 years of Shipping & Logistics (Depots, warehousing) Experience
• Previous management or supervisory experience essential.