Port Shift Logistics Supervisor

A mid-tier mining group is looking to recruit a dynamic, well-experienced Port Shift Logistics Supervisor to join the team. The successful incumbent will be based in Richards Bay, KZN.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan, execute and monitor all shipping activities

• Plan, execute all offloading of rail and road activities

• Manage third party storage facilities and inventory

• Liaise daily with storage facilities to maintain accurate inventory balances.

• Oversee and control product receipt, storage, and ship loading

• Ensures all documentation regarding the movement of product (shipping, rail, road, etc) is properly and timeously completed

• Liaise with shipping agencies to ensure the timeous and efficient export of products to customers

• Liaise with Tally and monitoring personnel to ensure correct information and storage of goods

• Liaise with sampling company to ensure product is correctly sampled

• Reconcile and oversee stock transfer to the port and transfer to vessel loading areas

• Achieve optimal availability by ensuring effective monitoring of truck fleets

• Drive business excellence by supporting continuous improvement projects

• Supervise the loading of product onto the vessel

• Ensure that inbound and outbound rail and road traffic is maintained at optimum levels by liaising with service providers daily

• Monitor and control inbound/outbound logistics of products, ensuring

• product movements to the port are on schedule

• Co-ordinate dispatches to ensure that appropriate mode of transport is used (Road or Rail)

• Manage and oversee the use and efficiency of port and private assets.

• Stockpile management and utilisation

• Control and maintain the integrity of the port logistics operation, ensuring that all shipment requirements are met with no quality or contamination risks

• Manage port, rail and road service levels

• Liaises closely with shipping agents, port, rail and road logistics personnel to ensure smooth and efficient product transfer from mine to shipment

• Co-ordinate and manage the stockpiling of goods

• Develop and implement strategic plans for logistics operations

• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and third-party logistics providers

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, ATTRIBUTES AND EXPERIENCE:

• Logistics/Supply Chain Degree or similar qualification

• At least 5 years cargo and stockpile management experience at a port

• Must be computer literate, excellent Excel skills advantageous

• Good writing, reporting and verbal communication skills

• Ability to meet deadlines

• Must be willing to travel and have a valid driver’s license

• Must be willing to travel to port after hours on and as and when required basis

• Furthermore, must be willing to travel to other ports in South Africa and Maputo

• Proactive

• Confident

• Attention to detail

• Ability to work well under pressure

• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team

• Organisational and problem-solving skills

• Dedication to the tasks at hand and willingness to go the extra mile when needed

Menar is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. A shortlist will be compiled and selected applications will be invited for an interview. If no response is received within one month, applicants may assume their applications to be unsuccessful. All original certificates and proof of experience must be produced at the interview.

Email comprehensive CV to:  cv@menar.com 

Closing date:                           30 March 2025