Strategic Courier Operations Leader – Sandton

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton is seeking a Senior Courier Services Manager to lead our expansive courier operations. You will drive efficiency, profitability, and strategic growth, managing KPIs and a large team while fostering strong client and partner relationships.

The ideal candidate has a deep courier industry understanding, exceptional leadership, and a proven track record in operational excellence. This role offers executive-level compensation and significant bonus potential.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Logistics, SCM, or related field preferred.
• 7–10 years of progressive courier/logistics leadership experience.
• Proven track record of managing large-scale operations and performance improvements.
• Expertise in route optimization, fleet management, and supply chain logistics.
• Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and decision-making abilities.
• Experience with budgeting and cost controls.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies to improve courier service efficiency and customer satisfaction.
• Oversee daily courier division operations: dispatch, fleet, and delivery logistics.
• Mentor and manage a large team of operations staff and drivers.
• Analyze data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure compliance with regulations, safety standards, and company policies.
• Build relationships with key clients and service partners.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Data analysis

Fleet management

Route optimization

Budget management

Education

Master's degree in Logistics

Job description

Placements24 in Sandton is seeking a Senior Courier Services Manager to lead our expansive courier operations. You will drive efficiency, profitability, and strategic growth, managing KPIs and a large team while fostering strong client and partner relationships.

The ideal candidate has a deep courier industry understanding, exceptional leadership, and a proven track record in operational excellence. This role offers executive-level compensation and significant bonus potential.