Branch Manager Port Operations

2 weeks ago


Durban, South Africa Intercon Recruitment Full time

Shipping company in Durban is seeking an African Female Branch Manager | Port Operations with previous Ship Agency Operations | Branch Management experience. Must be able to start on the 1st January 2023. Salary R900 000 annually, negotiable depending on experience.

**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
- 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 subcontractors
- 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.

**Requirements**:

- 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

Please note that the above-mentioned experience is essential.
Please note that your CV will not be considered if you don’t have the above-mentioned experience.

Please send an updated CV & professional photo

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: R900,000.00 per year

**Education**:

- High School (matric) (required)

**Experience**:

- Branch Management: 4 years (required)



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