Ocean Freight Operations Leader — Grow Profit & Service

DHL Global Forwarding; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global company

Career development

Competitive salary

Job summary

DHL Global Forwarding in Johannesburg, South Africa, seeks an experienced Ocean Freight Manager to lead a team of supervisors and ocean freight specialists, drive P&L and ensure service excellence. You will develop local markets, maintain client relationships, and ensure regulatory compliance while maximizing gross profit and productivity.

This senior role demands strong leadership, strategic thinking, and a proven track record in ocean freight operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 5+ years of ocean freight or equivalent logistics experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Ocean Freight team to deliver on service promises.
• Drive department P&L and productivity improvements.
• Cultivate customer relationships and organize regular visits.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and standard processes.
• Develop suppliers and optimize service delivery and profitability.
• Mentor supervisors and specialists toward higher performance.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

DHL Global Forwarding in Johannesburg, South Africa, seeks an experienced Ocean Freight Manager to lead a team of supervisors and ocean freight specialists, drive P&L and ensure service excellence. You will develop local markets, maintain client relationships, and ensure regulatory compliance while maximizing gross profit and productivity.

This senior role demands strong leadership, strategic thinking, and a proven track record in ocean freight operations.