Manager, Operations, Road Logistics

DSV - Global transport and logistics

In 1976, ten independent hauliers joined forces and founded DSV in Denmark. Since then, DSV has evolved to become the world's 3rd largest supplier of global solutions within transport and logistics. Today, we add value to our customers' entire supply chain by transporting, storing, packaging, re-packaging, processing and clearing all types of goods. We work every day from our many offices in more than 80 countries to ensure a steady supply of goods to production lines, outlets, stores and consumers all over the world. Our reach is global yet our presence is local and close to our customers. Read more at

Location: ZAF - Kempton Park, Serengeti Blvd (DSV Park Gauteng)

Job Posting Title: Manager, Operations, Road Logistics

Time Type: Full Time

Main Purpose of the Role

To manage the staff, clients and deliverables of the branch ensuring that it is aligned with the overall objectives of the organization and the resources are fully utilized to ensure optimal delivery of services to our clients.

Basic Minimum Requirements

Grade 12 / Matric

Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Courier/Transport Industry

A minimum of 3 years’ experience in managing people in a fast-moving environment

Own transport essential

Computer literate in Excel, PowerPoint, Word

Skills / Competencies

Self-Motivated and Self Driven

Willing to work longer hours when required

Good Attention to detail

Good Problem-Solving skills

Goal Orientated and Deadline driven

Good Written and Oral Communication skills

Ability to work well within a team

Methodical, articulate and systematic

Role and Responsibilities

To manage the delivery of the organization’s objectives through communication, measurement, and motivation of the staff

To interface with shared functions ensuring continues cooperation and interactions with these functions

To manage and deliver on client’s commitments based on local, national, and global strategy

To manage cost and productivity within the branch ensuring that efficiency and effectiveness is at the order of the day

To ensure compliance to internal and external controls and other KPI’s set at global and local level

To deliver on the bottom-line budget commitment to ensure that the business unit budget is met

To identify opportunities and risks within the business that may impact the business environment and ability to deliver to shareholder commitments

Managing people’s performance and growth to create a sustainable business environment

Adherence to deadlines and schedules

Managing and controlling resources and risk management

Administrative duties relevant to the position

Interacting with customers at all levels – in person and telephonically

Maintain existing systems processes and controls with continuous improvement

Ensure that housekeeping is always practiced

Knowledge and understanding of P&L’s

Disclaimer: Due to the high volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should an external candidate not hear from us within four (4) weeks following their application, they should consider their application unsuccessful. Strictly fair and non-discriminatory selection procedures will be followed. We use Affirmative Action (AA) measures in an endeavor to redress the disadvantages in employment experienced by designated groups. Where possible, preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act and in line with DSV’s Employment Equity plans. DSV reserves the right to defer or close a vacancy at any time.