Purpose of the position

A highly motivated individual with the relevant skill sets, capable of establishing and developing vendor relationships in Sub-Saharan Africa, including transporters/brokers and port operators etc. Procurement of transport and ocean freight rates locally and internationally for both import and export cargo Preparation and sending of project quotations & Proposals Maintain and develop existing and new customer relations with specific focus on Project Cargo.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

Attending to customer enquiries. Actively participate as a member of the South Africa team and working closely with other Commercial and business unit Managers within Sub Saharan Africa and other global entities Compile proposals Request rates from service providers Establish and develop vendor relationships with abnormal transporters, breakbulk vessel brokers/carriers, Container shipping lines and freight forwarders Maintain high standard of service delivery Communicate with suppliers and clients Resolve problems efficiently. Address internal and external operational issues, liaising and coordinating with vendors (ports operators, transporters etc.) and internal clients Liaise and update clients Resolve queries Monthly commercial activity reporting in form of current sales pipeline Send customer on boarding docs and compile completed docs for submission to legal Work through service agreements for secured business with legal department and projects head

NETWORK OF INTERACTION

Comprising but not limited to following:

South Africa Team (e.g. Customer Service, Finance, HR, Commercial, Operations) Africa Freight & Projects team, Commercial team Africa Projects Commercial Team Overseas company branches Strategic service providers and vendors (e.g. transporters, brokers, ports operators, etc.) Carrier agents and freight forwarders Export and Project clients locally and internationally with focus on Chinese and project cargo customer base

LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

Exposure to Sub Saharan Africa roles Gain experience and understand business acumen of the organization.

CHARACTERISTICS

Analytical approach with capabilities of compiling project shipment estimates and load planning Proven ability to work on cross-functional and multicultural teams Strong character, initiative, creative, innovative and analytical skills Meticulous, responsible and positive working attitude Ability to work independently and in a team Adaptable and able to accommodate prevailing conditions Ability to work effectively in a high pressure and fast paced working environment meeting deadlines Ability to travel Availability after office hours Accuracy and attention to detail Strong organizational skills Good administrative skills Quick to learn Proactivity Positive attitude and willingness to help Good attitude and willing to work and learn

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Essential

Minimum a college diploma/degree from recognized Institute Minimum 3-years sales/estimator experience in Sub Saharan Africa Project Forwarding especially via ports of entry such as Durban, Beira, Dar es Salaam and Walvis Bay. Excellent commercial and entrepreneurial flair is critical to the success of this role Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel Strong builder of relationships with interest parties Good knowledge of the shipping and logistics management industries specifically focused on: Local & Over border transport of Breakbulk, OOG and heavy lift

Preferred

Experience in 3PL logistics sector/project cargo/mining industry is preferred Have ability to attract new customers/business outside of the current project, mining, metals and mineral markets such as renewable energy Previous dealings with Chinese customer base & Chinese verbal abilities

 A Consultant will be in touch if you are shortlisted for the position. Please consider your application unsuccessful should you not have been contacted within 2 weeks. We will keep your CV on our database and contact you should you match the criteria of any other vacancies.