Gauteng: Logistics Manager posted by Marvel Placement Consultant

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Transport Management or a related field.
• Professional logistics or supply chain certifications will be advantageous.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in a Logistics Manager role within the mining, project logistics, or heavy industrial sectors.
• Proven experience managing complex, large-scale logistics and project cargo operations.
• Strong exposure to cross-border logistics, customs compliance, and multi-modal transport.
• Demonstrated experience in a senior leadership role managing logistics teams and external service providers.

Roles and Responsibilities:
Strategic & Operational Management

• Lead and manage end-to-end logistics and project logistics operations supporting mining and industrial activities.
• Develop and implement logistics strategies aligned with business objectives, operational requirements, and project timelines.
• Oversee complex logistics activities, including abnormal loads, heavy-lift cargo, breakbulk, and multi-modal transport solutions.
• Ensure effective coordination between transporters, freight forwarders, customs agents, ports, warehouses, and project sites.

Project & Mining Logistics Execution

• Plan and execute logistics solutions for mining operations and large-scale capital projects from initiation through to completion.
• Manage cross-border logistics activities, ensuring full compliance with customs, import/export regulations, and trade compliance requirements.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate operational and commercial risks through proactive planning and execution.

Leadership & People Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop logistics teams, including managers, planners, and coordinators.
• Foster a high-performance culture with a strong emphasis on safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Set performance objectives, conduct performance reviews, and support ongoing talent development within the logistics function.

Commercial, Financial & Contract Management

• Manage logistics budgets, cost controls, and profitability across projects and ongoing operations.
• Negotiate contracts, rates, and service level agreements with logistics service providers and suppliers.
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators related to cost, service delivery, safety, and compliance.

Compliance, Risk & Stakeholder Management

• Ensure full compliance with mining, transport, customs, and health & safety legislation and standards.
• Oversee risk assessments, method statements, and compliance documentation for all logistics operations.
• Act as a senior point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, providing regular operational updates and performance reporting.

Closing Date
Submissions for this vacancy will close on 3 February 2026, however, you will still have the opportunity to submit your CV for this position until 25 February 2026.
 
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