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  • Posted: Jun 17, 2026
    Deadline: Not specified
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  • Röhlig-Grindrod offers multi-modal logistics solutions for air, sea, road, and rail transport through our global network of reputable carriers – extending to over 150 countries.Röhlig-Grindrod handles every logistical aspect to get your cargo to its final destination. With the combination of our worldwide network and local expertise, we ensure efficient ...
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    Branch Manager

    Job Description

    • As a Branch Manager, you will oversee the daily operations of our branch, focusing on optimizing performance, enhancing customer service, and driving sales growth. You will play a key role in strategic planning, team leadership, and ensuring compliance with company policies while fostering a positive environment for both employees and customers.

    Education

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

    Knowledge and experience 

    • 10 years’ experience in the Freight Forwarding Industry with 3 years in a middle management capacity
    • Problem solving skills and decision making skills
    • Business Acumen
    • Ability to prepare and/or analyse financial statements and budget
    • Leadership and Interpersonal skills
    • Good communication skills (written &verbal)
    • Planning and organising. Attention to detail.
    • Ability to handle pressure. Change Management skills
    • Knowledge of Freight Forwarding practices and processes
    • Customer Centricity
    • Computer literacy (Ms Word, Excel, IBM etc)
    • Ability to analyse documents and make recommendations.

    Advantageous Attributes

    • Customer service orientation - Able to handle a demanding customer environment.
    • Good problem solving and decision-making skills.
    • Strong leadership and people management skills.
    • Ability to handle pressure and meet all deadlines.
    • Can communicate within the team and contribute to the overall success of the team.
    • Ability to be adaptable as this is a constantly changing environment.
    • ShipShape knowledge.
    • Overall responsibilities include
    • Plan branch operations in terms of the requirements of the business environment.
    • Organise and optimise branch resources and provide leadership to staff
    • Control and manage budget
    • Sales and client servicing support.
    • Reporting and compliance.
    • Comply with the requirements of the quality management system.
    • Ad-hoc
       

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    Global Trade Lane Manager - Asia

    Job Description

    • The Global Trade Lane Manager - Asia is responsible for overseeing and optimizing trade routes for our operations across the Asian markets. 
    • The role is preferably based in JHB and ideally if you can speak Chinese, this is favourable. 

    Education

    • Grade 12 Certificate - Maths and English HG
    • BCom degree Sales & Marketing related qualification at NQF level 7

    Knowledge and experience

    • Minimum 5 years working experience in the clearing and forwarding industry
    • Minimum 5 years increasingly responsible for international transportation industry experience.
    • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Professional Sales and Global Trade Lane – Asia
    • Servicing & marketing principles & practice
    • International Trade principles & practice
    • External business environment
    • Company service charge rates
    • Tariff calculation concepts
    • Company terms of payment
    • CRM and INCO Terms
    • Carrier & depot conditions of trade
    • National currencies and international codes
    • Computer literacy(MS Word, Excel and Lotus Note)
    • Verbal communication – advanced
    • Business opportunism. Presentation & Negotiation
    • Client/service orientation
    • Situation analysis & problem solving. Judgment & decision making
    • Creative & innovative thinking
    • Action & result orientation

    Overall responsibilities include:

    • Provide input to Air and Ocean Procurement for product development.
    • Plan and carry out ISV’s (International Sales Visit’s) locally and abroad.
    • Plan and carry out CSTs (Consignee Selling Trips) abroad when needed.
    • Receive and coordinate incoming CSTs.
    • Create local awareness of assigned trade lane through presentations, sales kits, cheat sheets, pricing links, etc.
    • Educate local sales staff through joint calls.
    • Escalate pricing and market issues on target accounts to Procurement.
    • Report on market information, competitor activities, product issues etc.
    • Providing highest level of customer service.
    • Visiting potential customers including sales trips to Far East twice a year.
    • Monitoring shipments for VIP clients.
    • Negotiating rates.
    • Manage Global Trade Lane calls and engagements.
    • Monitor results and Stakeholder engagement.
    • Comply with the requirements of the quality management system.
       

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