Job Description
BASIC FUNCTION OF THE POSITION:
To manage, coordinate, and optimise inbound and outbound logistics operations, including customs compliance and documentation processes, ensuring efficient, timely, and cost-effective delivery of goods and materials in line with company policies, international trade regulations, and mining project timelines.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Coordinating all aspects of logistics including transportation, off site warehousing, and material handling for local and international shipments.
- Ensuring full compliance with customs regulations, import/export laws, and all relevant statutory requirements.
- Liaising with clearing agents, freight forwarders, and government bodies (e.g. BURS, BITC, Department of Customs) to ensure efficient customs clearance.
- Monitoring shipment schedules to avoid delays in critical supply deliveries to site.
- Preparing, reviewing, and maintaining shipping documentation including commercial invoices, packing lists, import permits, certificates of origin, and waybills.
- Managing bonded warehousing processes and ensuring accurate record keeping and reporting.
- Providing expert advice to internal stakeholders on customs duties, tariffs, HS codes, and trade agreements.
- Conducting regular audits of logistics and customs processes to identify and implementing improvement opportunities.
- Supporting vendor performance evaluation and managing logistics service providers to meet agreed SLAs and KPIs.
- Resolving logistics bottlenecks and coordinating expediting of priority consignments.
- Ensuring accurate costing of freight and customs charges for budget control and reporting purposes.
- Training and guiding internal staff on customs procedures and international shipping practices.
- Tracking and Reporting on targets achieved against the business model, including cost saving initiatives.
- Training and mentorship to subordinates to ensure development and guidance where necessary.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FOR EFFECTIVE PERFORMANCE:
- Bachelor’s degree in management or Logistics, International Trade, or related field.
- Minimum 10-15 years’ international experience in dealing with logistics and customs, preferably within a mining or heavy industry environment.
- Proven experience managing imports, exports, and bonded warehousing.
- Demonstrated ability to manage freight forwarders and customs brokers.
- Track record of cost optimisation and process improvement in logistics.
How to Apply
Closing date: October 08, 2026
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