Manager, Implementation & Customer Applications (SSA)

DSV - Global Transport and Logistics; Kempton Park; Presencial; ZAR 1.000.000 - 1.800.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

DSV - Global Transport and Logistics seeks a Manager, Implementation & Customer Applications (SSA) to lead the SSA implementation program across Air & Sea operations. You will drive governance, coordinate cross-functional teams, and align regional requirements with global standards.

You will own Tradecloud initiatives, deliver training, and support sales with scoping and project delivery. Applicants should have 6–8 years in Freight Forwarding, strong PM skills, customer-facing experience, and

Formación

• Freight Forwarding experience required or strongly preferred.
• Strong PM skills with ability to self-manage and lead cross-functional teams.
• Proven customer-facing experience engaging directly with customers.
• Good analytical capabilities and systems literacy.
• Experience with Tradecloud or visibility platforms is advantageous.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and oversee all customer implementations across SSA for Air & Sea.
• Drive cross-functional coordination for implementations impacting other business units.
• Represent SSA in global forums and communicate regional needs.
• Partner with Sales and Projects to scope and deliver new implementations.
• Lead re-implementation efforts for existing customers to drive service improvements.
• Define and track KPIs and project metrics using standard tools.
• Maintain SOPs and ensure documentation is current and compliant.

Conocimientos

Project management

Customer facing

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Presentation skills

Educación

Grade 12 / Matric

Tertiary qualification

Herramientas

MS Dynamics

CW1

MyDSV

AI applications

Descripción del empleo

Location: ZAF - Kempton Park, Serengeti Blvd (DSV Park Gauteng)

Job Posting Title: Manager, Implementation & Customer Applications (SSA)

Time Type: Full Time

Main Purpose of the Role

• Lead Implementation for SSA
• Manage, implement and improve the standard Customer Implementation governance model for SSA
• Take the lead on strategic implementation projects – administrative and management
• Lead internal projects and process improvements (best practice)
• Deliver internal and external training
• Act as Tradecloud owner and commercial trainer

Qualifications

• Grade 12 / Matric – Essential
• Tertiary qualification – Advantageous

Computer Literacy Level

• Advanced computer literacy: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

Additional Computer Skills

• MyDSV / other visibility platforms
• CW1
• MS Dynamics
• Ability to use AI applications

Job Related Requirements

• 6–8 years’ experience in Freight Forwarding
• Strong project management acumen and ability to self-manage
• Proven customer-facing experience, engaging directly with customers
• Strong analytical and systems skillset
• CW1 and web-based customer visibility tools experience advantageous (e.g. MyDSV)

Added Advantages for the Role

• Deadline driven
• Strong administration and communication skills
• Ability to connect with people and build solid relationships
• Pragmatic and hands‑on approach
• Project management skills
• Dynamic
• Ability to create and present presentations to internal and external audiences
• Strong analytical skills
• Solution‑minded
• Strong systems acumen

Duties & Responsibilities

• Leadership & Coordination: Lead and oversee all customer implementations across SSA for Air & Sea, ensuring alignment with global standards and regional nuances.
• Drive cross-functional coordination for implementations impacting other business units, ensuring seamless integration and stakeholder alignment.
• Represent SSA in global forums, ensuring origin/destination requirements are effectively implemented and regional needs are communicated.
• Commercial & Project Support: Partner with Sales and Project Management to scope, plan and execute new business implementations, ensuring operational readiness and customer satisfaction.
• Support retention initiatives by leading re-implementation efforts for existing customers, focusing on continuous improvement and service recovery.
• Project Governance & Execution: Monitor, manage and report on all major implementation projects using standardised project management tools, ensuring delivery within scope, time and budget.
• Define and track KPIs and success metrics, applying performance measurement frameworks to assess project outcomes and drive accountability.
• Process & Quality Management: Facilitate regular SOP reviews with CRM teams for key accounts, ensuring documentation is current, version‑controlled and aligned with operational realities.
• Enforce the use of approved implementation templates and ensure compliance with global and regional standards.
• Systems & Tools Enablement: Coordinate support from Systems and Business Process teams for all DSV tools relevant to implementation projects, including Tradecloud.
• Act as SSA lead for Tradecloud, overseeing commercial, maintenance and training aspects of the platform internally and externally.
• Drive and support regional initiatives to achieve Tradecloud activation and adoption targets.
• Training & Capability Building: Lead onboarding and training for new Sales and CRM team members on implementation methodology, tools and best practices.
• Develop and deliver training materials to promote consistency and excellence in implementation execution.
• Continuous Improvement & Knowledge Management: Initiate and support CIP (Continuous Improvement Projects) related to customer implementations, leveraging feedback and analytics to refine processes.
• Maintain and contribute to SharePoint content, team IOPs and support documentation to ensure knowledge sharing and operational transparency.

DSV – Global transport and logistics

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With close to 150,000 colleagues in over 90 countries, we are the global leader in transport and logistics, and it is our people who bring our services and solutions to life every day. From frontline operations to business functions, every role contributes to keeping supply chains flowing and societies running.

Here, you are trusted to take ownership, act on your ideas and make decisions that create real impact. It is a place where people, careers and ideas keep moving forward. We value transparency in how we communicate and collaborate, and we win together by supporting each other, challenging each other and delivering results as a team.

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