General Manager, Logistics
Job in
Pretoria, 0002, South Africa
Listing for:
DSV
Full Time, Contract
position
Listed on 2026-01-26
Job specializations:
-
Management
Operations Manager, Client Relationship Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: General Manager, Contract Logistics
Time Type:
Full time
Tertiary Qualification(s)
Bachelor’s degree( Supply Chain/Engineering)Additional Computer Skills
SAPSMARTCMMS3Job-related Requirements
10+ years of Automotive production logistics experienceAbility to drive strategies over multiple departments and business units.Proven track record of supporting multiple programmes in a production environment.People management skills including leadership, performance management, IR, people motivation and people development.Communication & conflict management skills to successfully deal with all levels, age groups and cultures of people – both internal and external.Ability to manage people in a unionized environment successfully.Commercial & financial skills:
Financial acumen and experience in adherence to budget, contract management and service level agreements.Problem solving skills to identify potential problems and put the necessary in place to resolve the problem. Important to be pro-active not re-active.Business development experience:
The ability to identify extension business and new business opportunities. The ability to engage with the client and design and sell a solution that best meets the requirements of the client and our business.Multi-functional role:
The ability to work in a complex environment across multi service segments internally and aligning the service delivery across the clients’ extremely diverse environmentADDED ADVANTAGES FOR THIS ROLE:
High level of emotional intelligence and maturity to manage multiple levels of stakeholders’ expectations within the client’s environment.Initiative to act pro-actively in an ever-changing client environment.Assertiveness, client’s changing needs/demands must be managed
firmly and tactfully.High degree of common sense to understand implications of actions as well as failure to act, and enough initiative to act pro-actively when required Extensive stock control, process adherence and warehousing skills & experience.Warehousing and Inventory Management qualification.QMS, SHE and Continual Improvement Processes and Risk Management skills and experience.Project Management qualifications/capabilities.Report writing skills.Sales & Presentation skills.Advanced Excel skills.Procurement/Commercial skills.JOB SPECIFICATION
MAIN PURPOSE OF
THE ROLE:
The General Manager is responsible for the overall performance of the client’s, Ford Silverton, account under Contract Logistics, in South Africa, aligning the company strategy across all operations, including inbound airfreight.
This position is accountable for a world-class solution to Client, including contract adherence in terms of client relations, operational performance, commercial and financial performance, people management, development, continual improvement and innovation initiatives.
The role needs to ensure that the DSV Contract Logistics strategies, goals and initiatives are cascaded down through the organization into the various areas of the operations, whilst ensuring compliance with the DSV standards, policies and procedures.
The incumbent should take a leading role in developing services and solutions to complement DSV’s offering to the Automotive industry.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Client strategy:
Develop strategic operating plans that reflect the long-term objectives and priorities established by Client as well as DSV.Manage all risks with regards to services provided by DSV to Client.Ensure adequate operational planning and financial control systems.Client Operations:
Full accountability and leadership on all aspects of the Client Site operations in Gauteng.Accountable for all initiatives being implemented across these operations, including potential new scope.Retain and grow business with Client Motor Company South Africa.Compliance of sites to DSV standards, including SHERQ and Quality Management System.Unlocking of synergies within operations to improve competitiveness of solution.Client Relationships:
Representing DSV in client interaction and issue resolution to ensure client satisfaction.Ensuring client’s needs and expectations are consistently met within scope of the SLA.Structured management reviews (both strategic and…
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