Operations Superintendent
Listing reference: grind_000439
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 5 April 2024
Position summary
Industry: Distribution, Transport & Logistics
Job category: Transport, Logistics and Freight
Location: Richards Bay
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: No
Introduction
A position has become available at Sturrock Grindrod Maritime (Pty) Ltd for a motivated, bright, willing and meticulous individual to join our Ships Agency Department in Richards Bay.
Job description
Reporting to the Regional Manager, the successful applicant will be guided and trained towards the following responsibilities:
- Attending to customs, port and immigration formalities on behalf of the vessel
- Keeping principals and suppliers updated on the progress of the vessel
- Formulate estimated disbursements and finalising the disbursement after the departure of vessels
- General ships husbandry requirements such as hotel and transport bookings for crew changes and coordinating the supply/delivery of the necessary stores and provisions for vessels
- Ensuring a smooth turnaround of vessels and reporting on cargo operations
- Assisting with following up on invoices from suppliers and service providers
- Ensuring all relevant requirements are met such as ISPS clearance and Free Pratique
- Comply with ISO Standards and certification
Minimum requirements
We invite applications from candidates who meet the following minimum criteria:
Qualification:
- Relevant industry-related training and / or a relevant course in the maritime field preferable
- ICS Qualifications would be advantageous
Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Ships Agency
- All aspects of Ships Agency
- Experience in the following vessel types – Bulk, Break-Bulk and Wet bulk
Required skills:
- Ability to identify and execute on the needs and requirements of the client
- 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 – MS Word, MS Excel, Microsoft Outlook
- Able to work as part of a team
- Requires suitable own vehicle
- Valid driver’s licence essential
Applicants to send their CV’s to the HR Department on email: recruitment@sturrockgrindrod.com
Please state the following as reference in the subject line of your application: OPS SUPERINTENDENT – RBY 2024
Application date closes 5th of April 2024
Please note that the position is open to internal and external candidates.
Due consideration will be given to the company’s equity targets.