Senior Manager, Projects, Oil & Gas & Air & Sea

DSV - Global Transport and Logistics; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 750 000 - 1 100 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global transport and logistics firm is looking for a Senior Manager in Projects for their Kempton Park site. This role involves managing a senior project team, ensuring effective service delivery, and overseeing profit and loss. Candidates should have at least 5 years of project management experience in Africa, alongside strong negotiation skills and customs compliance knowledge. The position offers a dynamic work environment conducive to innovation and career growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years project management experience, especially in Africa.
• Strong knowledge on Customs compliance for imports and exports.
• Ability to manage road carrier negotiations and contracts.

Responsibilities

• Manage profit and loss responsibilities.
• Prepare and send detailed management reports.
• Ensure service delivery to external and internal clients.

Skills

Project Management

Team Management

Customs Compliance

Supply Chain Knowledge

Negotiation

Education

Matric

Supply Chain / Logistics Degree

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

CargoWise One

SAP

Job description

Location: ZAF - Kempton Park, Serengeti Blvd (DSV Park Gauteng)
Job Posting Title: Senior Manager, Projects, Oil & Gas, Air & Sea
Time Type: Full Time

Main Purpose of The Role

Management of an experienced and senior project team.

Minimum Requirements

• Must have minimum 5 years project management experience and dealing with Africa.
• Able to manage road carrier negotiations, contracts and tender submissions.
• Previous team management experience
• Strong knowledge on Customs compliance both inbound and outbound,
• Incoterm knowledge essential.
• Good supply chain knowledge and risk and problem anticipation in order to manage client expectations.

Qualifications

Matric (essential)

Supply Chain / Logistics Degree advantageous and/or years of work experience

Computer packages

• Word, Excel, Outlook
• CargoWise One
• SAP

Duties and Responsibilities

• Drive and manage profit and loss as well as identify revenue leakage and improvement.
• Prepare and send management reports with detailed feedback and corrective action.
• Ensure service delivery to both external and internal clients.
• Vendor management of all transporters, vendors and SLAs in place and managed through monthly meetings.
• Rate negotiations and implementations and participation in key road freight quotes and tenders.
• Weekly department meeting
• Bi-annual staff appraisals.
• Work with sales to secure new business and retain existing business.
• Utilise Lean process where necessary to identify waste and improvement.

• Implement and continuously review work instructions and SOPs are adhered to.
• Productivity improvement and efficiencies are continuously driven and understood.
• Ensure financial and operational reports are actioned and responded to on time and errors are assessed for root cause and training.
• Lead the team through coaching, developing and motivating subordinates including follow-up of team and individual performance against targets and objectives aligned with overall company strategy.
• Manage Project department Productivity and workflow and provide monthly Management Reports
• Successful project close out and evaluation and feedback to all key stakeholders.
• Participate and join client business reviews with both sales and Client retention.
• Management of P&L and accountability.
• Resolving/training/disciplining of Quality / error’s by staff
• Customs and operational compliance is understood and implemented and adhered to in processes and communication.
• Identify training needs within department both operationally on system and client interaction.
• Drive and manage profits and consistency on all routes
• Travel for project and client requirements when necessary.
• Manage the operational functions and workflow of the project department for optimal efficiency.
• Ensure the department complies with the internal audit process and aligns with the various SOPS.
• QSHE compliance and implementation within the team
• Ensure customer service standards to SLA’s are met and implemented within the team
• Involvement in all key tenders for Projects.

• Review Metric and financial KPI milestone reports and manage for effective outcomes.
• Risk mitigation, ensure solid operational processes with Work instructions are in place.
• Client SOPs are implemented and reviewed by this individual.
• Lead key client implementations within the project and road environment.
• Responsible for client interaction and retention.
• Be prepared to get involved in securing new sales business and supporting the sales process.

Added Advantages

• Team player
• Self-driven
• Organized
• Motivated
• Able to work under pressure
• Able to manage and motivate teams
• Well presented
• Deadline driven
• Confident
• Focused

• Mentorship of key individuals.
• Leadership
• Self-motivated.
• Take ownership and accountability.
• Strong people skills

DSV – Global transport and logistics

Working at DSV means playing in a different league.

As a global leader in transport and logistics, we have been on an extraordinary journey of growth. Let’s grow together as we continue to innovate, digitalise and build on our achievements.

With close to 160,000 colleagues in over 90 countries, we work every day to offer solid services and meet our customers’ needs and help them achieve their goals. We know that the best way to achieve this is by bringing in new talent, fresh perspectives and ambitious individuals like you.

At DSV, performance is in our DNA. We don’t just work – we aim to shape the future of logistics. This ambition fuels a dynamic environment built on collaboration with world-class team players, accountability and action. We value inclusivity, embrace different cultures and respect the dignity and rights of every individual. If you want to make an impact, be trusted by customers and grow your career in a forward-thinking company – this is the place to be.

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Disclaimer

Due to the high volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should an external candidate not hear from us within four (4) weeks following their application, they should consider their application unsuccessful. Strictly fair and non-discriminatory selection procedures will be followed. We use affirmative action measures in an endeavor to redress the disadvantages in employment experienced by designated groups. Where possible, preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act and in line with DSV’s Employment Equity plans. DSV reserves the right to defer or close a vacancy at any time.