International Logistics Director

Job Position: International Logistics Director

Location: Johannesburg

Salary: up to R3 million per annum commensurate with qualification and experience

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Qualifications / Requirements:

Postgraduate qualification in Business Administration/Logistics and/or Qualified Chartered Accountant - advantageous

Minimum 8 years leadership experience managing multi-functional teams

Proven experience in driving operational and financial performance

Experience managing regulatory compliance and customs risk

Experience leading transformation, automation, or operational improvement initiatives

Experience managing customer relationships and business development

Experience managing large-scale operational or regional logistics functions

Knowledge and skills:

Strategic risk and compliance management

Commercial and pricing strategy development

Financial performance and cost management

Risk and governance management

Operational excellence and process improvement

Business strategy and growth planning

Technology and automation in logistics

Key Performance Areas:

Responsible for providing strategic leadership, governance oversight, and operational direction to the International Logistics division

The role ensures sustainable growth, client retention, operational excellence, regulatory compliance, risk management, and financial performance across all regions and functional areas

Lead a multidisciplinary leadership team responsible for customs operations, regional operations, forwarding, Africa expansion, transport strategy, project cargo, financial management, SHERQ compliance, human capital development, and business process optimization

The role drives innovation, automation, and continuous improvement to enhance productivity, competitiveness, and profitability while ensuring compliance with customs regulations, ISO standards, and corporate governance frameworks

Serves as the custodian of operational performance, customer value delivery, and risk governance, ensuring the division remains resilient, scalable, compliant, and strategically positioned for long-term growth

Provide strategic leadership and direction

Drive sustainable business growth

Strengthen client retention and customer value

Ensure regulatory compliance and Governance

Lead business development and market expansion

Drive innovation and automation

Ensure operational excellence

Drive ESG and sustainability initiatives