Terminal Manager: NCT,PECT and AUTO at Transnet

Position Purpose

• Lead and ensure efficient terminal operations, drive productivity and profitability of the terminal and ensure that commercial  obligations to customers are fulfilled in a safe and cost-effective manner
• Manage and ensure efficient cargo handling to achieve quick turnaround in loading and unloading of vessels thereby handling more vessels in a shorter space of time and ensuring customer satisfaction
• Ensure compliance of operations with maritime regulations, safety practice and Transnet governance
• Manage and ensure integration with TNPA for the accurate planning of arrival and departure of vessels to ensure optimal berth occupancy
• Integration with TFR for appropriate arrival of trains to ensure that cargo is on time to match vessel arrivals.
• Optimal planning of stacking areas and spaces to ensure that cargo is stacked best suited to the berthing of vessels for quicker movement of cargo to and from the vessel, which will result in improved Gross Crane move per hour and ship working hour.

Position Outputs

• Lead and direct Container Terminal operations, ensuring that the productivity and efficiency standards are met, namely: Achievement of average gross moves per quay crane in line with the shareholder objectives (28 moves per hour)  Meeting of berth production targets as established in the terminal/shipping line contracts Achievement of truck turn-round time of 30 minutes Gate in and Gate Out and preventing trucks from queuing
• Manage stevedoring, gate operations, yard operations, vessel planning, CFS Operation and support functions, ensuring efficiency and productivity, and compliance to governance
• Provide reliable service to customers, ensuring vessels sail on schedule as per the signed commercial agreements (CTOC)
• Manage, monitor and ensure that safety, health and environmental standards are met throughout the terminal
• Ensure that cost-efficient terminal operations are aligned to, or exceeding best practice
• Liaise closely with shipping companies, customs agents, trucking companies, customs, port authorities, etc. to ensure that their requirements are met
• Ensure the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives including any cross-Operating Division initiatives
• Manage and report on rail performance at the Terminal. Monitor improvement initiatives and escalate to the Managing Executive if rail performance improvement initiative are not yielding the required results
• Participate in the Transnet Port Terminals strategic and Business planning processes in the role of non-executive EXCO member
• Manage the Terminal’s expenditure and ensure that financial and budget targets and constraints are adhered to
• Coach and direct the Operations Manager, Engineering Manager and Logistics Planning Manager to ensure that Terminal targets are achieved
• Manage, motivate, coach and instruct all operations team members. Structure tasks and goals, set priorities, establish efficient tactical plans, organize information, and efficiently execute with due consideration of the following: Staffing levels for management and bargaining unit employees Terminal Productivity High level Operational Strategy Long term Equipment needs Long term Capacity needs Customer and Service requirements Safety and Health requirements

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum B-degree in logistics, maritime and port, engineering or business Completed post-graduate studies in Port and/or Terminal Management, or related business studies is an added advantage Minimum 10 years’ experience in terminal operations management in which at least 7 years must be in a managerial role. Requires excellent managerial skills, including planning, organizing, and directing work Solid understanding of the container shipping industry and an ability to relate with shipping company and other associated industry managers. Able to provide leadership, obtain cooperation and assistance to meet objectives within a multi-cultural environment. Extensive and hands-on experience of modern terminal operations including computer terminal management systems such as Navis N4 Sparcs Extensive experience of vessel and yard planning and the formulation of tactical stacking plans Experience in cost and productivity optimization through process optimization, as well as design and implementation of new standard operating procedures Experience in management of expenditure, budget compilation and reporting against financial objectives Effective negotiation and conflict resolution experience and skills LEAN/Six Sigma Green or Black Belt, or documented experience in championing large and complex projects is an advantage Requirement of trust and honesty in the handling of finances as per the National Credit Act Amendment 19 Standard Job Requirements Driver’s license code 8 Travel as and when required by the business TPT ROC Requirements: Relevant qualification (NQF 6/7) 12 yrs relevant and solid experience with at least 8 yrs at managerial level or specialist experience.

Competencies

• Compliance Strategy Structuring and Governance Regulatory Analysis Regulatory Compliance Risk Management Regulatory Compliance Monitoring Regulatory Compliance Reporting Stakeholder Relationship Management Internal Monitoring, Evaluation and Improvement Strategic planning and design of Risk Management Risk Management Process Behavioural Competencies: Strategy & Sustainability Inspirational Leadership Business Performance and Delivery Relationship Management Corporate Governance & Compliance Resilience Emotional Intelligence

Deadline:3rd September,2026