Logistics Operations Officer – South Africa/Maputo

Logistics Operations Manager – Maputo, Mozambique
Full-Time, Permanent
 
An established player in Mozambique’s container shipping and logistics sector, are looking for an ambitious, high energy and motivatied Logistics leader, to cover the ships agency, cabotage, and land-side container transport — managing container movements through the port of Maputo in close coordination with terminal operators, transporters, and shipping lines.
 
You will have presence across port gates, depot yards, and on the phone with clients — making the calls that keep containers moving. This person will be independent to take full ownership of the logistics – sharp under pressure and able to scale the operations with time. 
 
What you will be handling:

• Transport & Routes – Daily truck dispatch across Maputo and surrounding corridors.
• Shunting – Terminal, depot, and client yard operations; slot allocation and gate sequencing.
• Documentation – EIR verification, POD turnaround, container status registers.
• Driver Compliance – Licensing, safety, hours-of-service, incident reviews.
• Client & Vendor Relations – First point of contact; proactive updates, no surprises.
• Reporting – Daily ops reports, weekly KPIs, SLA tracking.

What you bring:

• Diploma/degree in Logistics or Transport Management (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years in container transport, port logistics, or freight forwarding.
• Fleet or shunting management experience in a port/industrial setting.
• Knowledge of Mozambique customs transit and port procedures.
• Valid driver’s license (Code C preferred).
• Fluent Portuguese (desirable)
• Strong Excel skills; TMS experience a plus.
• Above all: energy, drive, and independence.