Operations Manager

Human Destiny Executive Search and Recruitment; Durban; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Business Manager-Port in Durban, South Africa. This role involves managing dredging operations and ensuring smooth port activities while maintaining excellent relationships with terminals. Ideal candidates will have a degree in logistics and over five years of experience in the shipping industry. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in port and shipping, with a focus on dredging coordination.
• In-depth knowledge of port operations, rules, and regulations.
• Ability to handle pressure and adapt to irregular schedules.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate dredging work post-ship arrival and ensure timely operations.
• Maintain relationships with port departments and resolve operational issues.
• Analyze market trends to optimize company strategies.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Coordination skills

Problem-solving ability

Education

Bachelor's degree in international trade, logistics management, maritime transportation

Job description

Job Summary

Job Description for Business Manager-Port
Port Operations Manager

This position is primarily responsible for the dredging work and related business coordination after ships arrive at the port. It requires maintaining good relationships with ports and terminals to ensure the smooth progress of ship operations, improve operational efficiency, and promote the achievement of the company's business goals.

Job Responsibilities

• Take charge of the overall coordination of dredging work after ships arrive at the port, formulate reasonable dredging plans, and ensure that ships are unloaded, loaded, and leave the port in a timely manner.
• Establish and maintain close and good cooperative relationships with relevant departments of ports and terminals, conduct regular communication and visits, and handle various problems and disputes that may arise during the cooperation process.
• Keep abreast of the operation dynamics, policies and regulations of ports and terminals, and provide timely feedback to the company\'s relevant departments to assist in making scientific business decisions.
• Coordinate with internal departments to ensure the smooth connection of various links in the ship operation process.
• Collect and sort out information related to port and terminal business, analyze market trends, and put forward suggestions for optimizing the company\'s business strategies.
• Complete other related work assigned by superiors.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor\'s degree or above, major in international trade, logistics management, maritime transportation or related fields is preferred.
• More than 5 years of working experience in relevant fields such as port and shipping, with rich experience in dredging work coordination.
• Familiar with the operation processes, rules and regulations of ports and terminals, and have in-depth understanding of the industry.
• Possess excellent communication, negotiation and coordination skills, and be good at maintaining relationships with ports and terminals.
• Have strong sense of responsibility, execution ability and problem-solving ability.
• Be able to work under pressure and adapt to irregular work schedules.