Supervisor, Ocean Export, Air & Sea

DSV Road GmbH; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

DSV in Cape Town is seeking an Ocean Export Supervisor to lead day-to-day ocean export operations, ensuring shipments are processed accurately and efficiently in line with customer requirements and company procedures. The role emphasizes building strong relationships with customers, carriers, overseas offices and internal teams to meet SLA and KPI targets.

The ideal candidate will have 7+ years in ocean freight forwarding with at least 2 years in a supervisory role, along with a Grade 12

Qualifications

• Grade 12
• 7+ years experience in ocean freight forwarding Import/Export
• 2+ years in a supervisory role
• Own transport
• Ability to work overtime / after hours when required
• Leadership courses (DSV talent pool etc.) OR Management programs - advantage

Responsibilities

• Run with daily exception reports for operations and manage with staff.
• Manage productivity daily / weekly / monthly.
• Drive internal and external metrics daily / weekly.
• Evaluate service levels weekly / monthly.
• Customer relationship management and service delivery excellence.
• Process compliance, data quality, and operational governance.
• Continuous improvement and efficiency enhancement initiatives.
• Processing of ocean export shipments - end to end.
• To drive metric performance.
• To support sales in their objectives in achieving growth targets.
• To support operations with queries and manage customer expectations.
• Identify and target opportunities for improved efficiencies.

Skills

Ocean freight forwarding

Team leadership

Operational planning

Customer relationship

Education

Grade 12

Job description

If you are a current DSV employee and interested in a position in another country, please contact your Human Resource representative to discuss the process and requirements of applying.

Location: ZAF - Cape Town, Falcon Cres (Headquarter)
Job Posting Title: Supervisor, Ocean Export, Air & Sea
Time Type: Full Time

Main Purpose of the Role:

The Ocean Export Supervisor is responsible for leading and managing the day-to-day operations of the Ocean Export department, ensuring that all export shipments are processed efficiently, accurately, and in accordance with customer requirements, company procedures, and industry regulations. The role provides operational leadership to the team by driving performance, maintaining service quality, and ensuring that departmental objectives and customer expectations are consistently achieved. A critical aspect of the role is building and maintaining strong relationships with customers, carriers, overseas offices, transport providers, and internal stakeholders. Through regular customer engagement and performance monitoring, the supervisor ensures SLA and KPi commitments are met while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement, operational efficiencies, and business growth.

Job Related Requirements:

• Grade 12
• Minimum 7 years' experience in ocean freight forwarding Import and Export
• Minimum 2 years in a supervisory role
• Own Transport
• Ability to work overtime / after hours when required
• Leadership courses (DSV talent pool etc.) OR Management programs - advantage

Electives

• Knowledge of current Incoterms
• Knowledge of international freight forwarding
• Good planning and self-management skills
• Knowledge of Hazardous/Dangerous Goods

Duties & Responsibilities

• Run with daily exception reports for operations and manage with staff
• Manage productivity daily / weekly / monthly
• Drive internal and external metrics daily / weekly
• Evaluate service levels weekly / monthly
• Customer relationship management and service delivery excellence.
• Process compliance, data quality, and operational governance.
• Continuous improvement and efficiency enhancement initiatives
• Processing of ocean export shipments - end to end
• To drive metric performance
• To support sales in their objectives in achieving growth targets
• To support operations with queries and manage customer expectations
• Identify and target opportunities for improved effiencies
• Identifying problems in a project design and evaluating alternative methods
• Directly supervising staff
• To ensure accurate and timely reporting
• To identify improvements on processes within operations to drive efficiency
• To manage any new processes or system developments with operations
• To manage staff and career development to ensure the retention of key staff and their progress within the organization

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With close to 150,000 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.

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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 Affi…? Wait reading original: DSV reserves the right to defer or close a vacancy at any time.