Current Vacancies at Maersk Line

Opportunity

People Operations – Advisor : JL2 

• We're looking for a People Operations - Advisor to join our team based in Cape Town (South Africa). If you're passionate about delivering a great employee experience, enjoy providing solutions, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you. 

WHAT WE OFFER: 

• When you join Maersk, you’ll find that the world is your workplace. You’ll work in a culturally diverse, stimulating environment, surrounded by new ideas and different ways of doing things. We believe in individual performance within highly professional teams supported by our distinctive values. To us teamwork means acceptance, respect, dedication, and the idea that we can achieve more when we all pull together.
• Living our values means competing in the marketplace in an ethical way so our name is synonymous with being a credible and valuable business partner. Through Constant Care and Humbleness, we strive to prepare for the future, while never forgetting that our customers and competitors are key to our ability to improve.
• In our daily work Uprightness and Our Employees mean that transparency and accountability in everything we do go hand in hand with being an inspiring, challenging place to work. At Maersk, we take pride in hiring the best person for the job – irrespective of gender, age, nationality, or religious belief.

​​​​​​​KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Deliver Great People Support 

• Be the first point of contact for HR queries via case management, chat, phone, and face-to-face support. 
• Provide guidance on HR policies, processes, and HR systems. 
• Manage the full employee lifecycle from Hire to Retire including completion of all compliance activities and documentation.  
• Champion an employee-first approach and consistently demonstrate operational excellence. 

​​​​​​​On-Site Employee Support 

• Provide in person People Operations support as required. 
• Represent the People Operations Advisory at employee events, town halls, and career fairs while building strong relationships across the business.  
• Participate in local initiatives (incl. engagement initiative & well-being activities). 
• Maintain visibility within the business by building trusted relationships with employees, leaders, and key stakeholders. 
• Facilitate employee engagement activities, awareness sessions, and local People initiatives to enhance workplace culture. 

​​​​​​​People Operations Administration 

Support a broad range of People Operations activities, including: 

• Employee lifecycle administration. 
• Personnel records management. 
• HR reporting and data administration. 
• Payroll coordination and compliance support. 
• Collaboration with multiple stakeholders across the People Function (Payroll, Rewards, People Partners etc) and other functions to ensure seamless service delivery. 
• Coordinate and support payroll-related processes, ensuring accurate and timely submission of employee changes and documentation. 
• Act as a liaison between employees, other functions - whenever applicable, and external vendors to resolve employee matters. 
• Ensure data integrity within Workday through regular audits, reporting, and corrective actions. 

​​​​​​​Drive Continuous Improvement 

• Be an active contributor to continuous improvement by sharing best practices, identifying trends based on case management, and recommending better ways of working. 
• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, service delivery, and the employee experience. 
• Support process simplification, automation, and digital initiatives. 
• Contribute to knowledge sharing and continuous learning across the team 
• Support the implementation of new People policies, processes, and HR system changes across the region. 

​​​​​​​Collaborate Across the Region 

• Support regional and People Operations projects across Africa, IMEA and globally. 
• Work closely with colleagues across all regions to deliver consistent, high-quality People services. 
• Take on additional projects and responsibilities as needed. 
• Support organizational transformation initiatives, compliance projects, and change management initiatives across the region. 

​​​​​​​WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

Someone with:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources,Business Administration, or a related field (preferred). 
• At least 2 years' experience in Human Resources, People Operations, Shared Services, or a similar HR advisory role. 
• Strong customer service, communication, and relationship-building skills. 
• Ability to work with empathy, professionalism, and sound judgement. 
• Well-organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities. 
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office. 
• Experience with Workday or another Human Capital Management (HCM) system is an advantage. 
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with regional and global teams 

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Opportunity

• Would you like to be part of a value-driven, commercially oriented international environment where we enable global trade every day? We are looking for a Warehouse Supervisor to support the Management Team with the day-to-day operations of the warehouse, responsible for a group of warehouse Associates, MHE operators, cycle counters & General workers and ensuring an efficient warehouse operation in achieving business targets.
• Provide line management to the team, coordinating their workloads, providing support to ensure that the team delivers, checking any issues, and ensuring operational targets, KPIs, and quality standards are met to meet the requirements of the customer.

WHAT WE ARE:

• Maersk is a global leader in integrated logistics and have been industry pioneers for over a century. Through innovation and transformation, we are redefining the boundaries of possibility, continuously setting new standards for efficiency, sustainability, and excellence.
• At Maersk, we believe in the power of diversity, collaboration, and continuous learning and we work hard to ensure that the people in our organization reflect and understand the customers we exist to serve.
• At Maersk, we are accelerating our logistics & services products to become the global integrator of container logistics and looking for team players to help us execute our process improvement initiative for Contract Logistics services.
• Join us as we harness cutting-edge technologies and unlock opportunities on a global scale. Together, let's sail towards a brighter, more sustainable future with Maersk.

​​​​​​​KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operations Oversight: Coordinate the daily workflow of the Inventory and outbound floor, ensuring all orders are received, picked and loaded and all movements are done accurately.
• Overseeing Inventory Management, stock controlling and attention to detail.
• Team Leadership: Train, schedule, and evaluate outbound and Inventory staff. Foster a safe, accountable, and highly productive work environment.
• Logistics, Inventory & Outbound: Track orders to ensure they are picked, invoice and loaded in time, and stock is moved, systematically and physically.
• Monitor and maintain accurate inventory levels ensure all stock movements are done accurately.
• Quality Control: Check and audit all stock that is picked to guarantee customer order fulfilment is 100%.
• Ensure that stock loaded is checked by delivery driver and accountability is then signed off. Ensure 100% Inventory accuracy.
• Systems Management: Utilize Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and ERP platforms to track inventory and outbound deliveries.
• Ensure all reports always kept up to date and daily communicated.
• Ensure 5 S principles are conducted in every area of responsibility.
• Staff Discipline (time and attendance, PPE, not following procedure, failure to follow reasonable instruction, etc).
• Staff engagement (meetings, motivations toolbox talks etc.).
• Ensure upkeep of strict time and attendance by yourself and your team.
• Ensure Maersk code of conduct is compiled by yourself and your teams.
• Leadership development (personal and team).
• Ensure any deviation to company policy and code of conduct and illegal activity is reported.
• Ensure Consumables are checked in your department, and not abused, and shortages reported promptly.
• Ensure that company assets are taken care of in your department and any breakage or missing item is reported.

Performance Reporting: Monitor KPIs (e.g., on-time delivery rates, error rates, order turnaround) and report progress to senior management.

As per below:

• On time order picking 99.9%
• On time order invoice 99.9%
• On time scanning at 99.9%
• On time order loading 99.9%
• On time returns received, stock isolated for credit processing 99.9%
• Ensure on time Stock put- away after credit complete 99.9%
• Daily Attendance at 99.9 %
• Ensure Inventory Procedures and protocols are adhered to 100%
• Ensure that inventory accuracy is 100%

​​​​​​​Compliance and Safety:

• Enforce warehouse safety policies.
• Ensure proper use of material handling equipment.
• Maintain clean and organized picking and loading bay.
• Ensure all emergency exits in your working area are kept clear of obstructions.
• Ensure all fire extinguishers are kept clear of obstructions.
• Ensure that all staff are adhering to PPE requirements.

​​​​​​​WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• Requirement Grade 12 or equivalent. A relevant degree in coordination, business administration, or supply chain management is highly preferred.
• Experience: 3+ years in warehouse or supply chain operations, with at least 2-3 years in a supervisory role.
• Technical Skills: Ability in MS Excel, WMS platforms, and warehouse reporting tools.
• Physical Demands: Requires the ability to stand, walk, and occasionally lift heavy items in a fast-paced, industrial setting.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• A commitment to service excellence and customer satisfaction.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively in all situations.
• Be an adaptive person, cheerful, with a cheerful outlook.
• A strong collaborator yet still able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication skills, exceptional organizational ability, high mindfulness, and ability to multi-task.

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Opportunity

• Would you like to be part of a value driven, commercially oriented international environment where we enable global trade every day?  We are seeking a dynamic leader with solid knowledge and experience in freight forwarding / warehousing.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• When you join Maersk, you’ll find that the world is your workplace. You’ll work in a culturally diverse, stimulating environment, surrounded by new ideas and different ways of doing things.
• We believe in individual performance within highly professional teams supported by our distinctive values. To us teamwork means acceptance, respect, dedication, and the idea that we can achieve more when we all pull together. Living our values means competing in the marketplace in an ethical way so our name is synonymous with being a credible and valuable business partner.
• Through Constant Care and Humbleness, we strive to prepare for the future, while never forgetting that our customers and competitors are key to our ability to improve. In our daily work Uprightness and Our Employees mean that transparency and accountability in everything we do go hand in hand with being an inspiring, challenging place to work. At Maersk, we take pride in hiring the best person for the job – irrespective of gender, age, nationality, or religious belief.

​​​​​​​KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Profit and Loss:

• P&L responsible for all site
• New and existing customer management
• Site performance (cost / utilization)
• Continuous improvement and optimization of assets
• Investment proposals and follow-up on the same

​​​​​​​Product:

• Execution of Contract Logistics strategy for site in alignment with Cluster Manager
• Business development aligned with strategy
• Develop new customers by leasing with area sales
• Site implementation
• Growth targets
• Product mix
• Tender handling support to area Contract Logistics
• Expand business footprint while ensuring profitable growth
• Customization and localization of the products within the framework

​​​​​​​Operational Excellence

• Manage the operations of the location
• HSSE and compliance adherence
• Manage sub-contractors needs and used at this location for Contract Logistics services
• Drive compliance & regulatory adherence
• Sites operating basis security / IT standards
• Lease administration
• Contract management
• Drive adherence to governance framework

​​​​​​​People

• Facilitate the execution training linked to products, solutions and clients
• All people and safety aspects
• Having the best place to work and taking care for our clients

​​​​​​​WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

Someone with:

• Minimum 5-7 years relevant experience with proven knowledge in supply chain  (freight forwarding, warehousing)
• Extensive operational knowledge of Contract Logistics, and warehouse management systems
• Knowledge of intricate design of the warehouse system
• People and talent development experience
• Collaboration and influencing skills
• Understanding of local cultures
• Local market knowledge
• Financial acumen – ability to read, interpret and act on P&L
• Self-directed / entrepreneurial
• Team player
• Stakeholder management & collaboration in a matrix
• Strong dealing with customers

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Opportunity

• Would you like to be part of a value-driven, commercially oriented international environment where we enable global trade every day?
• As Head of Maersk Project Logistics (MPL), you will be responsible for managing and overseeing all MPL service delivery, operational performance, procurement synergies, product development and execution of the regional strategy in the Southern Africa & Islands (SAI) Area.
• This role is a critical stakeholder to the overall operational and financial performance of the MPL product in line with the regional business plan and growth ambitions. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Execute the MPL procurement strategy and roll-out global initiatives and strategy
• Implement MPL sub-products in the area
• Activating Sales teams towards the increase of the pipeline and achieving joint actions for closing project deals.
• Plan and implement appropriate resources at local level (staffing, training, equipment, and systems) to ensure contractual compliance and delivery of quality services that meet and exceed the customer expectations.
• Provide MPL local operations and Product team with daily guidance, leadership and overall support on any issues relating to operations, communication, revenue enhancement, human resources, procedure standardization, systems applications, process execution, Procurement strategy, go-to-market and pricing strategy.
• Work collaboratively with Senior Project Managers to ensure efficient operations according to customer requirements.
• Develop continuous improvement methodology in key areas of service profit and growth aligned with the operations team.
• Develop customer relationships and ensure that customer service and local operations service levels are maintained.
• Oversee and manage the professional development and productivity of direct reports to ensure proper goals, training, professional development and project requirements are met.
• Promote the MPL product internally with main stakeholders.
• Financial report preparation for P&L metrics.

​​​​​​​Accountabilities:

• Product P&L
• Operational performance
• Local Procurement strategy
• Advancement of local implementation of MPL product
• Pricing
• MPL pipeline targets
• MPL service level quality (NPS).
• Product Cost to Serve

​​​​​​​WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• At least 10 years’ commercial and operational experience with a focus on project cargo/break bulk/OOG cargo in freight forwarding, supply chain or logistics environments
• Relevant experience with project cargo procurement processes
• Knowledge of the local Southern African market
• Good interpersonal, communication and negotiating skills
• Strong analytical mindset
• Result oriented, self-starter, well-structured professional.
• Proficient in English – written and verbal
• Comprehensive insight into global supply chain development

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Opportunity

• Would you like to be part of a value-driven, commercially oriented international environment where we enable global trade every day? To ensure that temperature levels within the cold storage facility, using a temperature monitoring system, are continuously monitored and maintained in accordance with food safety and export standards, preserving the quality and freshness of fruit products. 

Key Responsibilities

Temperature Monitoring:

• Regularly check and record temperature readings from storage areas using computerised monitoring systems and manual thermometers.
• Monitor the temperatures of incoming shipments to ensure compliance with protocol.
• Conduct proactive inspections of steri tunnels and holding rooms to ensure equipment functionality.
• Respond promptly to temperature deviations or equipment failures to prevent product loss.
• Communicate temperature-related concerns with relevant team members.
• Prepare and manage temperature printouts for steri shipments.
• Maintain, check and take responsibility for all portable temperature-related equipment.

Quality Control & Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and hygiene regulations.
• Maintain accurate records of temperature logs and ensure compliance with regulatory and company standards.
• Perform daily inspections of all temperature-related equipment to guarantee accuracy.                                  

Reporting & Documentation:

• Ensure structured filing and organization of all temperature-related documentation.
• Report unresolved temperature deviations to the Operations Manager.
• Collaborate with the maintenance team to address technical issues affecting temperature control.

​​​​​​​Team Collaboration:

• Work closely with cold store staff to ensure optimal storage conditions.
• Generate and share temperature reports with the team.
• Support the operations team from a temperature management perspective to meet daily targets.
• Assist with general cold store duties as required.

​​​​​​​WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• Grade 12, diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum of 1-5 years of operating experience, preferably in a cold storage environment.
• Experience in the fruit export industry is preferred.
• Previous experience as Temperature Monitor is preferred
• Minimum of 1-5 years of operating experience, preferably in a cold storage environment.
• Experience in the fruit export industry is preferred.

​​​​​​​Skills & Competencies:

• Strong understanding of PPECB temperature and handling protocols.
• Knowledge of temperature control processes in a cold storage environment.
• Familiarity with thermometers, thermocouples, and temperature sensors/probes.
• Ability to follow instructions accurately.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills

​​​​​​​Working Conditions

• The role requires working in a cold storage environment.
• Ability to perform manual labour, work with heavy equipment and occasionally on heights.
• Flexible to work shifts, including weekends and public holidays as needed to accommodate the nature of the fruit industry.

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Opportunity

• Would you like to be part of a value-driven, commercially oriented international environment where we enable global trade every day?
• As an Integrated Business Development Manager, you will you will drive new business growth, develop strategic customer relationships, and deliver integrated supply chain solutions within the industrial manufacturing, project logistics and energy industries.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Build and execute a targeted account strategy within industrial manufacturing, project cargo and energy segments.
• Develop and maintain a high-quality sales pipeline through proactive hunting.
• Drive new business acquisition through prospecting, networking, and solution-based selling.
• Understand customer supply chain needs and translate into tailored, value-driven solutions.
• Position and sell end-to-end logistics and supply chain offerings.
• Own commercial discussions, negotiations, and closing of new business.
• Collaborate with internal CX, Product, and Operations teams for delivery excellence.
• Ensure successful onboarding and long-term customer satisfaction.
• Continuously gather market intelligence to refine targeting and positioning.

Accountabilities:

• Drive country revenue growth and new customer acquisition
• Increase share of wallet across logistics and services offerings
• Ensure contract compliance and successful customer onboarding
• Contribute to customer satisfaction and Net Promoter Score (NPS)
• Provide insights into market trends, competitor activity, and customer needs

​​​​​​​Success Measures:

• New logos acquired
• Qualified pipeline value.
• Pipeline conversion rate.
• Project logistics opportunities qualified and converted.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Someone with:

• At least 5 years’ experience
• Strong understanding of end-to-end supply chain solutioning and consultative selling.
• commercial experience within freight forwarding, logistics or supply chain services.
• Proven experience within project logistics, project cargo, breakbulk, heavy-lift and/or out-of-gauge (OOG) transportation solutions.
• Experience selling into Industrial Manufacturing, Mining, Energy, Renewables, Infrastructure or Oil & Gas sectors.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end supply chain solutioning and consultative selling.
• Ability to identify, develop, and expand opportunities within the industrial manufacturing, project logistics, and energy sectors.
• Demonstrated hunter mentality with a proven track record of acquiring and growing new business.
• Experience participating in RFQ, RFP and tender management processes.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to build value propositions, develop account strategies and drive growth.
• Experience developing integrated project logistics solutions across Ocean, Air, Inland, Customs and Warehousing.
• Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation and influencing skills.
• Ability to collaborate across commercial, operational and product teams in a matrix environment.
• Understanding of project cargo execution, stakeholder mapping, risk management and complex logistics requirements will be highly advantageous.

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Opportunity

• Would you like to be part of a value-driven, commercially oriented international environment where we enable global trade every day? We are hiring an Area Head of Customer Success to join our team in South Africa.
• The Area Head of Customer Success serves as a strategic partner to the Area Sales Manager, helping to shape and drive the growth agenda through data-driven performance management, clear prioritization, and alignment with business objectives.
• In this role, you will lead a team of Customer Success Partners and a Customer Solutions & Opportunity Lead, focused on driving growth both short term and in line with our multiyear plans, strengthen customer retention, ensure sales process discipline, and delivering consistent, high-quality customer experience.
• You will be responsible for driving operational excellence across all customer success activities, building team capability, and ensuring high standards of execution.
• The role also plays a critical part in embedding governance, tools, and best practices to ensure consistency across Customer Success while supporting business growth and customer value.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Growth & Business Performance:

• Drive revenue growth and support the execution of the Area Business Plan through effective customer success strategies focused on retention, churn mitigation, and maximizing growth.
• Serve as a key strategic partner to the Area Head of Sales and Sales Leadership Team, helping to steer the commercial agenda and deliver sustainable short-, medium-, and long-term business outcomes.

​​​​​​​Drive Customer Success operational excellence and standardization:

• Ensure consistent adoption of regional Customer Success processes, standards, tools and governance models across the Area.
• Drive adherence to minimum sales and Customer Success standards across Customer Success Partners and customer solutions.
• Ensure transactional and administrative activities are executed in line with agreed offshoring, OTS and process compliance requirements.
• Support regional process improvements, pilots, system rollouts and continuous execution discipline initiatives.

​​​​​​​Lead Customer Success execution and capability:

• Lead, coach and develop Customer Success teams to improve execution quality, engagement consistency and operational effectiveness.
• Drive consistent execution of account planning, Sales Incentive Programme and Customer Success activities across the Area.
• Improve onboarding, retention and customer engagement execution consistency while increasing team productivity and prioritization.
• Strengthen execution discipline and capability development to improve customer outcomes and scalable operating performance.

Develop and drive customer solutions and pursuit management from: 

• Support pursuit execution through collaboration with the Customer Solutions & Opportunity Lead and Sales teams ensuring customer and commercial alignment.
• Translating customer needs into actionable customer specific value propositions - solutioning and whiteboarding with customers.
• Identifying cross-vertical opportunities and bundle relevant products.
• Facilitation of business case creation and financial projections with Solution Engineers
• Management of solution opportunities and handover to implementation as well as timely, high-quality customer responses.
• Driving cross-functional and cross-Area collaboration within and outside the OMEB process. Scale, Institutionalize & Enable.

​​​​​​​Ad hoc:

• Support regional and Area initiatives as required.
• Maintain local data quality and adherence to regional governance standards.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across Customer Success activities.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

Someone with:

• A relevant tertiary qualification (preferred)
• At least 7 years of experience driving sales strategy and execution within the Supply Chain and Logistics industry
• Experience working within complex global matrix organisations.
• Proven success leading and developing teams in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Demonstrated experience driving growth and business development initiatives
• Experience leveraging AI, automation, and process improvement methodologies to enhance sales effectiveness and operational excellence (highly advantageous)
• Proficiency using data analytics tools
• CRM proficiency (Salesforce preferable)
• Stakeholder management (internally and externally)
• Ability to deliver high-quality results with accuracy and attention to detail, even under pressure
• Attention to detail

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Opportunity

Transformation Analyst (JL3) 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract

• Maersk is seeking a highly analytical and driven Transformation Analyst to support and advance our BBBEE and Transformation agenda.
• This role will be responsible for ensuring compliance with BBBEE legislation, supporting verification audits, providing insightful data analysis and reporting, and driving transformation initiatives that contribute to sustainable business growth and regulatory compliance.
• Based in Cape Town, this role offers the opportunity to partner with stakeholders across the business and play a key role in strengthening Maersk's transformation strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

Compliance & Auditing

• Monitor and ensure ongoing adherence to BBBEE legislation, codes, reporting and sector specific requirements.
• Conduct regular internal audits to assess compliance and identify improvement areas.
• Prepare and submit BBBEE compliance reports to regulatory authorities as required.

​​​​​​​Strategy & Transformation

• Collaborate with senior leadership to develop and implement BBBEE strategies aligned with organisational goals.
• Analyse current initiatives and recommend enhancements to promote economic empowerment and transformation.
• Stay updated on industry trends, sector codes, and best practices.

​​​​​​​Data Analysis & Reporting

• Collect, analyse, and interpret data on employment equity, ownership, skills development, and enterprise development.
• Identify trends, patterns, and opportunities to inform decision-making.
• Produce comprehensive reports and presentations for stakeholders.

​​​​​​​Stakeholder Engagement

• Work with internal teams (People Operations, Payroll, Finance & Legal) to integrate BBBEE into business processes.
• Build relationships with external bodies such as government agencies, industry associations, and BBBEE verification agencies.

​​​​​​​Training, Awareness & Change Management

• Promote awareness of BBBEE, Employment Equity and transformation objectives across the organization.
• Develop and deliver awareness sessions and guidance materials for managers and employees.
• Support initiatives that foster diversity, inclusion and equitable workplace practices.
• Assist in driving transformation-related communication campaigns and engagement activities.

​​​​​​​Administrative & Learning Support

• Maintain accurate personnel and training records in accordance with company policies and compliance requirements.
• Provide administrative support for audits, inspections, employee programs and People- related projects.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

Someone with:

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Law or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in BBBEE compliance, transformation, Employment
• Equity, HR Compliance or a related role.
• Experience supporting BBBEE verification audits and scorecard management.
• Experience within a multinational or matrix organisation.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.
• Data interpretation, dashboard reporting and trend analysis.
• Audit preparation and document management.
• Report writing and presentation development.
• Excellent planning, organisation and administrative skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• High level of integrity and confidentiality