Materials and Logistics Manager

Lycopodium; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 60 000 - 90 000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm with a presence in Cape Town is seeking a Materials & Logistics Manager to oversee material movement and ensure project delivery standards are met. The successful candidate will report to the Construction Manager and manage a team, liaising with vendors and adhering to project specifications. Candidates should have 7+ years of logistics experience and a relevant tertiary qualification. A commitment to diversity and flexibility in work arrangements is emphasized.

Benefits

Career progression

Flexible work arrangements

Mentorship from industry experts

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in materials management and logistics coordination.
• Extensive experience in mineral processing or infrastructure construction projects.
• Strong understanding of international logistics and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage quality of output of the Materials team.
• Oversee materials movement to meet project schedules.
• Liaise with vendors for timely materials delivery.

Skills

Materials management

Logistics coordination

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

Tertiary qualification in Logistics or Supply Chain Management

Tools

ERP systems (SAP)

Job description

With offices in Southern Africa, Australia, Canada, USA, South America, Ghana and the Philippines, Lycopodium proudly delivers high quality professional engineering and project delivery services globally, across the resources, infrastructure and industrial processes sectors. By joining our global team and learning from renowned subject matter experts, we can offer you a diverse career that could take you anywhere in the world.

Lycopodium Minerals Africa is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Materials & Logistics Manager to join our dynamic Project team. Reporting to the Construction Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for working with our multinational team of expert expats and motivated local staff and managing all aspects of material movement the assigned project to meet the project schedule and work with

The tasks you'll perform

• Effectively manage the quality of output of the Materials team to ensure that it is high standard in line with Company, Client, regulatory and contractual requirements.
• Oversees the various work procedures, practices, and plans for the movement of materials and ensure that deliverables are met to a high-level of accuracy.
• Ensure all dealings with Client, Vendors and other external stakeholders are professional and in line with ethos of the business.
• Oversee the output of the Materials team to ensure that they are up to a high standard in line with the Company, Client, regulatory and contractual requirements.
• Manage all members of the Materials team in compliance with applicable project specific requirements and current industry work codes and standards to ensure effective delivery of contracts.
• Liaise with Vendors and the project transport and logistics provider to effectively plan transportation and shipping activities.
• Expedite Vendors for timely receipt of all deliverables including shipping documentation and equipment and materials adequately packed for transportation in accordance with the project specifications.

The expertise you'll bring

• Tertiary qualification in Logistics, Supply Chain Management or a related discipline (required).
• Certifications related to Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) Management
• 7+ years' proven experience in materials management and logistics coordination on construction or mineral processing projects, preferably in remote or developing regions (e.g. Africa).
• Extensive experience in materials management within mineral processing plant or infrastructure construction projects, with a proven ability to coordinate complex logistics in remote or challenging environments, particularly in Africa.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP or equivalent)
• Demonstrated leadership and team management skills, with the ability to guide, mentor, and collaborate with multinational teams of expatriate and local personnel to achieve performance excellence.
• Strong understanding of international logistics, including Incoterms, customs regulations, freight forwarding, and vendor expediting to ensure compliant and timely material delivery.
• Thorough knowledge of QA/QC procedures in material handling, storage, packaging, and transport, ensuring compliance with project specifications, client requirements, and applicable standards.
• Proven capability to assess and manage logistics risks, identifying mitigation strategies to prevent schedule delays or cost overruns.
• Comprehensive understanding of regulatory and statutory compliance related to HSE
• Experience managing documentation and processes, logistical paperwork to support seamless flow.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and build strong working relationships with clients, vendors, logistics providers, and cross‑functional teams across various cultures.
• A results‑driven mindset with the integrity, professionalism, and organisational discipline necessary to uphold the company’s values and ensure successful project delivery.

The benefits we'll provide

Lycopodium has a strong company culture focused on career progression and technical skill development. You can expect to be involved in a wide range of large projects whilst working amongst a team of highly skilled professionals.

We recognise that everyone is different, and needs may change over the course of your career. That’s why we:

• Invest in our people for the long-term, building a diverse and rewarding career, mentored by the best in the industry.
• Allow our people to balance work with other commitments, like family or study, offering flexible work arrangements.
• Are undertaking significant people and technology initiatives that will support the workplace of the future.

We encourage and value diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all backgrounds regardless of gender, age, disability and ethnicity.

Our commitment to equal opportunity is embodied in our values of Respect, Integrity & Diligence. They are inherent in who we are, as individuals, and collectively as a Company.

As part of our commitment to providing the best possible care and service to you the candidate, we commit to respond to every applicant.

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