Operations Representative Full-Time

Our client is looking for an individual who will responsible for dispatching, delivering and uploading documents for all their vehicles which have loaded and or delivered ex-Beira. Providing updates when and where necessary is also essential to the job. The incumbent will need a degree in a business related field as well as good knowledge of the regional market. An initial selection of CVs have been sent to the client. Awaiting feedback.

Job Description

• Ensuring all loads are expeditiously loaded, transported and delivered as per customer requirements at the correct time and place, in a good state and with valid proof of delivery
• Liaising with the other departments including Port Office & Weighbridge employees and ensure development to optimize utilization, providing support, training and motivation
• Assisting the Operations Manager to develop and leading a cohesive team capable of planning and executing day-to-day activities in a safe, professional, efficient and cost effective manner
• Assisting the Operations Manager in attending and providing solutions to all import and export cargo queries, clients and agents and must maintain positive and professional relationships between all parties
• Ensuring daily updates are received from all loading points in order for the team to plan accordingly and take any decisive action necessary
• Ensures (by liaising with warehouses, loading points as well as the Dispatch team) that the correct cargo as per Freight Management System (FMS) schedules has been loaded onto vehicles and amend schedules if necessary
• Attend to ALL border queries related to shipments ex-Beira (import Cargo) and/or directs these queries to the relevant department
• Assist to ensure all employees are aware of Health and Safety and carry out daily tasks in the safest possible working environment

Candidate Specification

• 7 years experience
• Business orientated University Degree
• Microsoft Office knowledge
• Portuguese knowledge is an added advantage
• Multi Tasking skills
• Ability to lear new systems and assisting in the development of existing systems;
• Knowledge of regional market