Manager, Business Control

Brambles; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

CHEP is seeking a Business Control Manager (SSA Region) in Durban, South Africa, to strengthen governance, risk management, and internal controls across logistics and operations. The role protects assets, ensures policy compliance, and drives integrity across the SSA network.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of management experience in supply chain, finance, or manufacturing, with strong SAP/Salesforce/BW skills and a collaborative leadership style across matrix

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, administration, supply chain, or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of management experience in supply chain, finance, or manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of internal control frameworks, risk assessment, and governance principles.
• Proficiency in SAP, Salesforce, BW, and advanced Microsoft Suite.

Responsibilities

• Enterprise Control Leadership: establish and enforce standardized control frameworks and governance structures.
• Risk Management & Assurance: lead risk assessments and deliver integrated risk controls across units.
• Operational Oversight & Compliance: ensure service center activities, spend controls, and SOPs align with CHEP standards.
• Data‑Driven Monitoring: build centralized data repositories, leverage analytics, monitor KRIs.
• Continuous Improvement: maintain and evolve the CHEP Risk Control Framework.
• Audit & Stakeholder Engagement: communicate findings and remediation actions to senior stakeholders.

Skills

Coaching

Collaboration

Data Integrity

Financial Analysis

Financial Reporting

Analytical Thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, Business Administration, Supply Chain, or related discipline

Tools

SAP

Salesforce

BW (Analysis for Excel)

Microsoft Excel (Advanced)

Job description

CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 347 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ approximately 13,000 people and operate in 60 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model, the world’s biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact.

What does that mean for you? You’ll join an international organization big enough to take you anywhere, and small enough to get you there sooner. You’ll help change how goods get to market and contribute to global sustainability. You’ll be empowered to bring your authentic self to work and be surrounded by diverse and driven professionals. And you can maximize your work-life balance and flexibility through our .

Job Description

: The Business Control Manager plays a critical leadership role in strengthening governance, risk management, and internal control effectiveness across Logistics and Operations, including service center activities and end‑to‑end process oversight. This role safeguards assets, ensures policy compliance, and drives operational integrity across the SSA network.

CHEP – Business Control Manager (SSA Region)

Durban, South Africa

: The Business Control Manager plays a critical leadership role in strengthening governance, risk management, and internal control effectiveness across Logistics and Operations, including service center activities and end‑to‑end process oversight. This role safeguards assets, ensures policy compliance, and drives operational integrity across the SSA network.

• Enterprise Control Leadership: Establish and enforce standardized control frameworks and governance structures.
• Risk Management & Assurance: Lead risk assessments and deliver integrated risk control matrices across business units.
• Operational Oversight & Compliance: Ensure service center activities, spend controls, reconciliations, and SOPs align with CHEP standards.
• Data‑Driven Monitoring: Build centralized data repositories, leverage analytics, and monitor KRIs to identify emerging risks.
• Continuous Improvement: Maintain and evolve the CHEP Risk Control Framework in line with operational priorities.
• Audit & Stakeholder Engagement: Communicate control effectiveness, audit findings, and remediation actions to senior stakeholders.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Business Administration, Supply Chain, or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years’ management experience in supply chain, finance, or manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of internal control frameworks, risk assessment, and governance principles.
• Proficiency in SAP, Salesforce, BW (Analysis for Excel), and advanced Microsoft Suite.
• Proven ability to design and embed controls, evaluate SOPs, and drive remediation.
• Strong analytical mindset with ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Collaborative leadership style with influencing skills across matrix environments.

The CHEP Advantage - Join a Purpose-Led Business

At CHEP, we’re committed to building smarter, more sustainable supply chains. You’ll join a global leader that values innovation, diversity, and forward‑thinking. This is your chance to make a measurable impact in a role that combines strategic vision with operational excellence.

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Remote Type

Hybrid Remote

Skills to succeed in the role

Coaching, Collaboration, Data Integrity, Disruptive Thinking, Feedback, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting and Analysis, Inclusive Leadership, Leading Change, Leading Customer Centric Teams, Mentorship, Motivating Teams, Operational Excellence, Prioritization, Process Improvements, Self-Awareness

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to developing a diverse workforce in which everyone is treated fairly, with respect, and has the opportunity to contribute to business success while realizing his or her potential. This means harnessing the unique skills and experience that each individual brings and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.