Regional Manager - Western Cape at Rohlig-Grindrod

Job Description

• We are seeking a Regional Manager based in CPT 

Key responsibilities 

• Regional Strategy and Business Planning
• Organise and Optimise Regional Resources and Provide Leadership
• Control and Manage Regional Budget and Finance
• Business Development and Sales Management
• Customer Relationship Management and Client Servicing
• Contract Logistics and Warehouse Operations Oversight
• Monitor, Report and Ensure Compliance
• Comply with the requirements of the quality management system

Minimum qualification

• Grade 12 Certificate
• FIATA diploma or 3-year freight forwarding related qualification at NQF level 7 or equivalent

Minimum experience and knowledge:

• 10 years' experience in the Freight Forwarding / Logistics / Supply Chain industry, spanning Airfreight, Seafreight, Contract Logistics and/or Sales and Servicing
• At least 5 years in a senior or regional management capacity

Key competencies:

• Strategic thinking and business acumen
• Problem solving, judgment and decision making
• Ability to prepare and analyse financial statements and budgets
• Leadership and people management skills
• People skills and stakeholder management
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills
• Presentation and negotiation skills
• Planning and organising
• Ability to manage pressure and lead through change
• Change management and conflict management
• Attention to detail and ability to analyse documents and make recommendations
• Knowledge of Freight Forwarding, Airfreight, Seafreight and Contract Logistics practices and processes
• Servicing and marketing principles and practice
• International Trade principles and practice, including CRM and INCO Terms
• Carrier and depot conditions of trade
• Company service charge rates and tariff calculation concepts
• National currencies and international codes
• Client/service orientation and commitment to excellent customer service
• Situation analysis, business opportunism and creative/innovative thinking
• Action and result orientation
• Current management practice and theory, job design and workflow principles

Closing Date 30 October 2026