South Africa: Regional Contracts Manager posted by MECS Africa
Posted on 2025-06-05 00:00:00
| Employer | MECS Africa |
|---|---|
| Category | Trucking/Transport |
| Location | South Africa / South Africa |
Job Summary
- Do you want to work in a diverse and dynamic environment?
- Do you want to join an Organisation that is a leading innovator in the International Freight industry?
- Have you got the drive to play a role in leading our business into the future?
We are a Papua New Guinea, family-owned International Freight business with a dynamic attitude, that values our people, their safety and the environment. Recognised as innovative leaders in our field, we deliver quality in customer service, corporate social responsibility, and a workplace culture where people choose to stay.
Who are you? Leading our Fuel Transport Division, you are an experienced Contracts Manager with a proven track overseeing all tasks in the management of the Transport Operations operating in the Bulk Dangerous Goods Industry conducting both Regional and Local distribution functions. Meeting challenges head-on in a harsh environment, you are an honest, reliable self-starter who is prepared to strive for operational efficiencies and is happy with working as part of a large and dynamic team.
Reporting to the General Manager, you will be responsible for;
- Overseeing daily transport operations including fleet utilisation, driver scheduling and customer delivery performance
- Working closely with customers to build strong partnerships and delivery on service expectations
- Ensuring fatigue management and HSE standards are always met
- Ensure all transport and logistics operations are conducted safely, efficiently, compliantly, and profitably while embedding a culture of care and compliance across the
- Uphold the company’s standard for customer service, including professional appearance, behaviour, and
exceptional customer interaction.
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness, organisation, and safety across all operational areas, including fleet, yard, warehouse, depot, and office ensuring well maintained environment at all
- Enforce EFM Company Rules and Policies 100% of the time
The successful applicant will be required to demonstrate that he or she has the following skills, qualifications or experience during the interview process:
- Proven leadership experience of transport, logistics, or supply chain operations within the multinational Oil Industry
- Strong understanding of compliance and heavy vehicle regulations
- Understanding of bulk, LTL and Retail site deliveries of Dangerous Goods
- A results driver decision maker who applies critical thinking to support and deliver key operational
- Proven ability in financial analysis, cost management and KPI reporting to driver informed decision-making and operational
- Ability to drive cost effecting customer service through proactive client engagement and regular service reviews
- Building strong working relationships with internal and external management to drive operational
- Excellent people skills – you know how to engage, coach, and develop your team
- You have the ability to assess challenges quickly, develop practical solutions and make decisions to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
- You are an exceptional written and verbal communicator, motivator, and problem solver with a knack for innovation and a passion for making things
- You have experience in business development
The following skills are desirable, however not essential:
- Previous experience working overseas
- Some HR/MC driving experience
What are your rewards? You will be given the opportunity to develop your management career in Transport Industry, and receive a very competitive rate of pay. In addition, you will have the opportunity to work as part of a flexible, innovative and safe workplace. The Position is based in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea with some travel within PNG. The successful candidate will be provided with Accommodation and a fully maintained company vehicle.
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