Seafreight Growth & Operations Manager

Switch Recruit; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly profit-share

Job summary

Switch Recruit invites an experienced Seafreight Manager to lead day-to-day operations and support the sales team in growing the seafreight product.

You will oversee operations, drive efficiency, manage the team, and work with commercial colleagues to identify opportunities for growth within the seafreight division.

This role requires 3–5 years in seafreight, strong operations knowledge, and a results-driven approach in a growing division.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in a Seafreight Manager role or similar senior position.
• Valid driver’s license and own reliable vehicle.
• Strong operational knowledge of seafreight including imports/exports and forwarding processes.
• Proven commercial awareness with experience supporting business development and revenue growth.
• Good understanding of profitability and cost management within freight forwarding.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the day-to-day operations of the seafreight division, ensuring shipments are handled efficiently and in line with company and client requirements.
• Drive operational efficiency, service delivery and continuous improvement across the seafreight department.
• Manage and support the seafreight team, providing leadership, guidance and performance management where required.
• Work closely with the commercial team to identify new business opportunities and support the growth of the seafreight division.
• Maintain and strengthen relationships with key clients, service providers and international offices/partners.
• Monitor divisional performance, profitability and operational costs, identifying areas for improvement and growth.
• Assist with pricing, tenders and commercial proposals where required.
• Ensure that operational processes, documentation and compliance requirements are consistently maintained.
• Resolve escalated operational and client-related issues efficiently and professionally.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity to identify opportunities to strengthen the division’s offering.

Skills

Seafreight management

Commercial awareness

Job description

Switch Recruit invites an experienced Seafreight Manager to lead day-to-day operations and support the sales team in growing the seafreight product.

You will oversee operations, drive efficiency, manage the team, and work with commercial colleagues to identify opportunities for growth within the seafreight division.

This role requires 3–5 years in seafreight, strong operations knowledge, and a results-driven approach in a growing division.