Terminal Manager
Listing reference: grind_000627
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 4 February 2026
Position summary
Industry: Distribution, Transport & Logistics
Job category: Others: Transport and Logistics
Location: Cape Town
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Yes
Introduction
United Container Depots is looking to secure the permanent services of a Terminal Manager; the successful candidate will join their depot in Cape Town. All suitably qualified and experienced candidates are invited to apply for this vacancy.
Job description
- Ensuring that the terminal is operating efficiently, achieving monthly budget and operational KPIs
- Management of terminal operations, workshop, reefer and warehouse.
- Maintaining and managing customer relationships and key stakeholders.
- Managing manpower, costs, ensuring equipment maintenance is of acceptable work standards.
- Managing and supporting SHEQ initiatives and objectives.
- Managing all activities within the operations process, including the workforce.
- Inventory control, managing stock levels and procurement of materials (selecting, ordering, and purchasing materials).
- Managing work in progress (WIP) turnaround and limits.
- Maintaining skills matrix for operational employees indicating skill requirements and certification.
- Investigating root cause of operational inefficiencies, quality deviations and the implementation of corrective action.
- Maintaining necessary record and documentation as required, fulfil all reporting requirements.
- Working closely with Finance to ensure effective debtors, creditors, and budget management.
- Conducting regular housekeeping inspections to ensure a high level of neatness, cleanliness and tidiness is maintained.
- Managing pricing and costing in the repair and maintenance area.
- Managing the handling of equipment, vehicles, and assets of the Terminal.
- Managing fuel usage and supply.
- Manage and provide for a secure and safe working environment.
Minimum requirements
Qualification/s:
- A business management degree/diploma from a tertiary institution.
Experience
- A minimum of six years related experience.
- Knowledge of business management systems.
Required skills:
- Ability to collect, analyze and use relevant information.
- Computer literacy (MS Office)
- Understanding of Labor law and HR/IR Procedures.