Demurrage Specialist at Astron Energy (Pty) Ltd.

About Job

• The Demurrage Specialist provides specialist and analytical support to the Planners, Optimisers, Schedulers and Operators in support of minimising demurrage within the shipping and logistics operations. The Specialist  monitors, analyses trends, supports in demurrage reduction measures and improvement opportunity identification all while ensuring in conjunction with finance proper demurrage ageing, recording and accrual.
• Track and review demurrage rates of shipments and ensure timely payment to ensure avoidance of fees.
• Support stakeholders accountable for demurrage to resolve shipping delays and prevent delays tactically and strategically.
• Analyses trends in demurrage and demurrage costs to identify opportunities to minimise demurrage.
• Maintain demurrage KPI’s and provide regular demurrage reporting  including age analysis and accrual treatment,
• Recommend improvements in shipping contracts, process and systems to reduce risk and improve efficiency.
• Ensure demurrage records and documentation are accurate and compliant.
• Provide training, guidance and support all stakeholders who manage demurrage on demurrage process, best practise, trends and improvement areas.
• Ensure with finance timely accrual accounting.
• Role will be trained and act as cover across ship operations and marine scheduling
• Accountable for Coastal Aspect requirements including capture, validate and submit coastal shipping data into Aspect and ensure accuracy and timeous processing
• Support in reconciliation of coastal, crude and product import and export shipment records against system movements to ensure complete and accurate reporting
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of integrated shipping KPI’s across operations and demurrage

Professional Qualifications & Certifications:

• Degree Supply Chain, Logistics, Legal  or Business Administration.

Work Experience:

• 3+ years experience in logistics, shipping or supply chain with a focus on demurrage and freight operations.
• Knowledge & Skills:
• Good knowledge of shipping logistics, demurrage, contracts and shipping regulations.
• Analytical experience in data analysis and reporting
• Proficient in logistics software (SAP, Oracle, Excel) 
• Problem solver with attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines
• Team players able to work collaboratively across departments and functions to deliver best organisational outcome

Application deadline:

• 11 November 2025