Operations Superintendent - Stevedoring
Position summary
Introduction
Job description
Reporting to the General Manager (Namibia), the successful applicant will be expected to execute the following responsibilities:
• Attend port meetings and book cranes for vessel operations.
• Attend daily operations and safety meetings.
• Allocate jobs/instructions to subordinates as per stowage of vessels and pre-plan meetings.
• Identify deviation from instructions and operational activities and take corrective action.
• Liaise with vessel agent, chief officer and foreman during vessel operations.
• Effective communication and reporting with all relevant employees.
• Hand in all vessel related documents after each shift.
• Attend hand-over meeting with the supervisor of the next shift when required.
• Enhance continuous efficiency and improvement.
• Supervise relevant service providers and oversee subcontractors.
• Training of SOP’s with all operations employees.
• Maintain hygiene and housekeeping requirements within your area of responsibility
• Maintain and enforce adherence to wearing of PPE.
• Evacuation routes and equipment remain clear and non- obstructive.
• Conduct risk assessment on each job before, during and after.
• Report all incidents, hazardous conditions and emergencies immediately.
• Motive and direct employees to accomplish targets.
• Complete shift lists before arrival of each vessel.
Minimum requirements
We invite applications from candidates who meet the following minimum criteria:
Qualifications & Experience:
- Matric / Grade 12
- Code 08 Drivers Licence
- Minimum of 5 years in Stevedoring industry
- Minimum of 5 years in a supervisory role
- Break Bulk experience
- Experience with Grab & Hopper and Skip Loading operations
- Experience with project cargo pertaining to heavy lifts
Required skills:
- Good organisational skills
- Able to work accurately and timeously
- Works according to standard operating procedures, including ISO
- Willingness to work long and irregular hours
- Good communication skills
- Computer literacy – Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook
Applicants to send their CVs to the HR Department on email: boltmanj@grindrod.com.na
Please state the following as reference in the subject line of your application:
OPERATIONS SUPERINTENDENT – STEVEDORING – JULY 2025
Applications close 31 July 2025.
Please note that the position is open to internal and external candidates.