Logistics Controller (Supply Chain / Machinery / Operations / Manufacturing / Mining Industry /[...]

CA Global Headhunters; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm seeks a Logistics Controller based in Johannesburg. The candidate will manage logistics processes, ensuring compliance and efficiency in exports and imports. Ideal candidates have a degree in Logistics or Supply Chain and at least 5 years of relevant experience. This is a permanent position offering a market-related salary and benefits package.

Benefits

Market related salary

Benefits package

Permanent Position

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years Export / Import experience.
• Ability to liaise at Buyer / Senior level with overseas companies.
• Must be available after hours to ensure logistics function execution.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate container movements with logistics providers.
• Manage timely collections and daily shipment tracking.
• Lead monthly SLA reviews and ensure issue resolution.

Skills

Export / Import experience

Good communication skills

Negotiation skills

Computer literacy (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Education

Degree or Diploma in Logistics or Supply Chain

Job description

Logistics Controller (Supply Chain / Machinery / Operations / Manufacturing / Mining Industry / Mining Equipment / Mineral Processing) – Johannesburg

Reference Number : AR001

Overview

Job Description : Our client is in search for a Logistics Controller within the supply chain department. This role plays a critical part in driving and impacting company profitability. You will be managing the end-to-end process of exporting and importing orders, coordinating local deliveries, and ensuring compliance with international trade regulations. The role requires risk-based thinking, process structuring, and expertise in shipping high-value items across Africa, supporting our client’s mission to deliver innovative solutions efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Export Management: Coordinate container movements with logistics providers, ensuring safe handling and SOP compliance.
• Ensure correct Incoterms and compliance with destination country requirements.
• Prepare and file shipping documents to meet delivery deadlines and ensure SARS compliance.
• Import: Manage timely collections and daily shipment tracking to prevent delays.
• Verify order accuracy and confirm valid demand.
• Local Logistics: Lead monthly SLA reviews and ensure issue resolution and timely payments.
• Coordinate with Operations and Sales on collections, deliveries, and documentation.
• Train team on logistics, Incoterms, and compliance to build capability.

Qualifications and Skills

• Degree or Diploma in Logistics or Supply Chain is required.
• Minimum 5 years Export / Import experience.
• Good communication and negotiation skills.
• Computer literate (Intermediate Excel / Word / PowerPoint); AX and ability to compile monthly reports.
• Ability to liaise at Buyer / Senior level with overseas companies.
• Ability to source / evaluate best rates / freight charges and terms. Ensure freight forwarders are consolidating the cargo as far as possible to reduce freight costs per part.
• The individual must be available after hours to ensure that the logistics function is executed properly.

Benefits and Contractual information

• Permanent Position.
• Market related salary with benefits package.
• Reporting to Head of Supply Chain.
• Based in Johannesburg with frequent travel.

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Angelique Russell

Senior Executive Talent Consultant

CA Mining

CA Mining will respond to short-listed candidates only. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful however your CV will be kept on our database for any other suitable positions.