Manager, Sites, Road Logistics

DSV - Global Transport and Logistics; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 550 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking a Manager for Sites in Cape Town. The candidate must have extensive experience in logistics and previous managerial roles. Responsibilities include overseeing operations, managing staff performance, and ensuring compliance with service level agreements. Ideal for those looking to make a significant impact in a vibrant and growing industry.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the logistics or courier industry environment.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a managerial or similar role.
• Own reliable transport and a valid unendorsed code 8 driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support all administration and operational functions.
• Oversee overall site operations.
• Compile daily reports and address SLA failures.

Skills

Computer Literacy

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Punctuality and good time management skills

Ability to work under pressure

Flexible and available to travel

Education

Matric – Grade 12

Tools

MS Office Suite

MS Excel (Pivot tables, charts, formulas)

Job description

Location: Cape Town
Job Posting Title: Manager, Sites, Road Logistics
Time Type: Fulltime

Computer Literacy

Advanced level in full MS Office Suite Packages

Job related requirements

• Matric – Grade 12
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the logistics or courier industry environment.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a managerial or similar role.
• Experience in managing offsite based client facing staff.
• Facilitate new client onboarding to align with internal operations and ensure smooth transitions
• Ability to do MS Excel spreadsheets with Pivot tables, charts and formulas
• Comprehensive knowledge of the LRA and BCEA
• 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
• Flexible and available to travel to various client locations as required
• 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.
• Facilitate site meetings
• Drive cost saving initiatives
• Allocate and manage staff resources according to changing needs
• Staff training and induction
• Set and drive operational objectives

DSV – Global transport and logistics

Working at DSV means playing in a different league.

As a global leader in transport and logistics, we have been on an extraordinary journey of growth. Let’s grow together as we continue to innovate, digitalise and build on our achievements.

With close to 160,000 colleagues in over 90 countries, we work every day to offer solid services and meet our customers’ needs and help them achieve their goals. We know that the best way to achieve this is by bringing in new talent, fresh perspectives and ambitious individuals like you.

At DSV, performance is in our DNA. We don’t just work – we aim to shape the future of logistics. This ambition fuels a dynamic environment built on collaboration with world-class team players, accountability and action. We value inclusivity, embrace different cultures and respect the dignity and rights of every individual. If you want to make an impact, be trusted by customers and grow your career in a forward-thinking company – this is the place to be.

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Disclaimer: Due to the high volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should an external candidate not hear from us within four (4) weeks following their application, they should consider their application unsuccessful. Strictly fair and non-discriminatory selection procedures will be followed. We use Affirmative Action (AA) measures in an endeavor to redress the disadvantages in employment experienced by designated groups. Where possible, preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act and in line with DSV’s Employment Equity plans. DSV reserves the right to defer or close a vacancy at any time.