Managing Director

M3 Human Capital Management; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics service provider in Cape Town is seeking an experienced Managing Director to lead the business. The role requires a hands-on leader with a degree, at least 5 years in top management, and strong strategic insights. Responsibilities include executing strategy, leading teams, and building client relationships. This position offers the chance to drive innovation in the perishable products industry.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a similar top management role.
• Experience in the fruit or perishable product industry preferred.
• Demonstrated commercial acumen and emotional intelligence.

Responsibilities

• Execute strategy in conjunction with the Board of Directors.
• Lead cross-functional teams across South Africa.
• Drive innovation and continuous operational improvement.

Skills

People-focused leadership

Strategic insight

Client relationship management

Operational excellence

Education

Degree in a relevant field

Job description

Contour Logistics, an innovative logistics service provider specialising in the perishable products industry is seeking a values-driven Managing Director to lead the business from their head office in the Northern Suburbs of Cape Town.

This is a key leadership role responsible for driving sustainable business performance, strengthening global partnerships, and ensuring operational excellence across all functions. The ideal candidate is a people-focused, hands on leader with strong strategic insight, and the ability to build and maintain trusted relationships both within the business and with external stakeholders such as producers and clients.

Key responsibilities include: *Executing the strategy as set in conjunction with the Board of Directors *Leading cross-functional teams across South Africa *Ensuring financial sustainability *Building and maintaining client, producer, and stakeholder relationships *Driving innovation and continuous operational improvement *Ensuring regulatory compliance and effective risk management *All other tasks related to the role.

Essential qualifications, skills, and experience:

• A degree in a relevant field;

• A minimum of 5 years' experience in a similar top management role, preferably in the fruit or perishable product industry;

• Demonstrated commercial acumen, exceptional emotional intelligence, a resilient approach, and a passion for quality service;

• Willingness to travel locally and internationally.

Please apply online at www.m3online.co.za before 09:00 on 22 August 2025.

For general enquiries, contact our team at M3 Human Capital Management on XXX-XXXX.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates are contacted. If you don’t hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application was unsuccessful.