Manager, Sites, Road

DSV; Durban; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in logistics is seeking a skilled operational manager in Durban. This role involves managing site operations, ensuring compliance with service level agreements, and contributing to the achievement of client objectives. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong operational experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage and motivate teams effectively.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ operational experience in logistics.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Own reliable transport and valid unendorsed code 8 driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Oversee overall site operations and administration functions for compliance.
• Compile monthly reports and address client queries.
• Manage staff performance and delivery of organizational objectives.

Skills

Operational experience

MS Excel with Pivot tables

Communication skills

Administrative skills

Time management

Education

Matric – Grade 12

Job description

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Job related requirements

• Matric – Grade 12
• Minimum of 5 years’ operational experience in the logistics or courier environment
• Ability to do MS Excel spreadsheets with Pivot tables, charts and formulas
• Comprehensive knowledge of the LRA and BCEA
• Ability to liaise effectively with clients and colleagues at various organizational levels
• Punctuality and good time management skills
• Good administrative skills & daily planning skills
• Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment / technology
• Ability to work under pressure & meet deadlines without fail
• Ability to work without supervision
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work beyond scheduled working hours
• Flexibility to travel
• Own reliable transport and a valid unendorsed code 8 driver’s license

Electives

• Make quick and clear decisions while adapting to changing circumstances
• Manage diverse teams of people from sales through operations while showing respect for views and contributions, building team spirit, and reconciling conflict
• Grow teams and increase productivity through performance management
• Define and measure performance goals and hold self and others accountable to achievement of goals
• Skilled in analytics and process mapping and distilling complex ideas into simple, actionable solutions
• Work independently, but within the boundaries prescribed by DSV policies and procedures

Main purpose of the role

• Manage and support all administration and operational functions to drive operational excellence and meet customer requirements.
• Analyze statistics and write reports, contribute towards the achievement of client / company’s operational objectives.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee overall site operations
• Oversee Administration and operational functions to ensure compliance to SLA
• Completion of Monthly Reports
• Assisting clients with queries and discrepancies
• Planning of Leave / Yearly and daily
• Performing quality controls – KPI’s, SLA
• Compile daily reports and send to assigned client staff
• Address SLA failures
• Manage the delivery of the organization’s objectives through communication, measurement and motivation of the staff
• Manage cost and productivity on sites
• Managing staff’s performance and growth to create a sustainable business environment
• Managing and controlling resources and risk management.
• Drive cost saving initiatives
• Allocate and manage staff resources according to changing needs