Operations Superintendent - Stevedoring

Listing reference: grind_000572
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 31 July 2025
Position summary
Industry: Distribution, Transport & Logistics
Job category: Transport, Logistics and Freight
Location: International
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: No
Introduction
A position has become available at Grindrod Namibia Stevedoring (Pty) Ltd for a motivated, bright, willing and meticulous individual to join our Stevedoring Division in Walvis Bay.
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.

 

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