Cape Town City Centre: Ships Agency Branch Manager – Saldanha

Date	2024-09-05
Job Title	Ships Agency Branch Manager – Saldanha
Employer	More Information
Salary
Category	Transport Logistics Warehouse
Location	Cape Town Region / Cape Town City Centre

Job Summary

Duties & Responsibilities Overall working knowledge of ships agency operations, ships husbandry and cargo working with focus on bulk minerals and ores, break-bulk, liquids, container vessels and passenger liners. Overall working knowledge of Clearing & Forwarding requirements Good knowledge of the port and shipping industry Seek commercial opportunities and develop business opportunities Attend to all aspects of vessel planning and operations in line with required ships agency standards Sound commercial knowledge regarding Port Agency Operations Sound knowledge of TPT TOG (Terminal Operating Guidelines) and TNPA Berthing Policy Submit reports when required and meet deadlines Attend to vessel documentation and office admin, in accordance with customer requirements, S.O.P.’s and Company Policy and conduct S.O.P. educational workshops Identifies opportunities internally with focus on service quality and continual improvement Uses IT for controlling and improving work results Establish and maintain effective relationships with superiors and colleagues Build relationships with customers Attend to Principal’s requirements with determination and eagerness Maintain a high-profile on board vessels Manage vessel funding, cash flow and port disbursement requirements in line with all financial policies and internal controls Manage month end financial requirements for the Branch Produce detailed and accurate management reports Manage appointment, performance, invoicing and payment of sub-contractors Manage and monitor all team functions including expenditure Ability to look at logistics chains and form synergies ensuring that the entire operation is effective and efficient – not only the ship side Maximise team efficiencies, spirit and participation Marketing – gathering of trends and cargoes moving through the port and look for new business opportunities Must be prepared to travel both local and international. Desired Experience & Qualification Minimum of a matric (Grade 12) level of education ICS qualification or equivalent, Marketing, Management Diplomas / Certificates Minimum of 10 years’ ships agency industry experience is required Superior management, specifically people skills Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Understanding of INCO terms and market dynamics Sound knowledge of all facets of Ships Agency Ability to implement company policies and SOP’s Hand on management style with strong wharf presence Superior level of English Literacy and Numeric ability essential Computer literacy (MS Office – Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) Develop and maintain excellent internal and external customer relationships Knowledge and understanding of disbursement accounting, budgeting and management reporting Meticulous, accurate and conscientious Ability to analyse and provide full detailed reports on various situations and market trends Ability to work under pressure and work extended hours when necessary Valid Code 08 Drives License Package & Remuneration Market related

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Ships Agency Branch Manager – Saldanha position available in Cape Town Region, Cape Town City Centre. This job position was posted by . The job has been posted on 2024-09-05 in the Transport Logistics Warehouse category

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