Top Positions at Maersk Line

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 drive new business growth, develop strategic customer relationships, and deliver integrated supply chain solutions within the Retail, Lifestyle, and Technology sectors.

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:

• Build and execute a targeted account strategy within Retail / Lifestyle / Technology segments.
• Develop and maintain a high-quality sales pipeline (3–6x coverage) 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
• Pipeline value and conversion rate
• Revenue generated from new customers
• Speed to onboard and first shipment
• Quality of pipeline aligned to target segments

​​​​​​​WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Someone with:

• At least 3–5 years’ experience in Logistics / Supply Chain Management with commercial exposure
• Strong hunter sales mindset with proven new business results
• Ability to grow Retail / Lifestyle / Technology customer base
• Strong understanding of end-to-end supply chain and customer solutioning
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Ability to translate customer pain points into actionable solutions

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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. 

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:

• 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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Key Responsibilities:

• Perform daily checks and regular inspections of critical equipment, including refrigeration units, electrical systems, mobile racking, other racking systems, and general facility infrastructure to identify potential issues and ensure systems are functioning at optimal levels.
• Perform routine inspections and maintenance on refrigeration systems, including compressors, condensers, evaporators, and cooling tunnels.
• Conduct temperature probe calibrations to ensure accuracy and compliance with operational standards.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical and mechanical faults on facility equipment, including conveyor systems, forklifts, and cooling systems.
• Conduct preventative maintenance on HVAC, plumbing, and general facility infrastructure.
• Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards, including HACCP, ISO9001, and food safety requirements.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and report any major faults to the Maintenance Manager.
• Assist in emergency breakdown repairs to minimize downtime in operations.
• Work closely with the Operations team to ensure that maintenance activities do not disrupt critical workflows.
• Support the Maintenance Manager in planning and executing major equipment overhauls and facility upgrades.
• Monitor and manage stock levels of maintenance supplies and spare parts.
• Adhere to all health and safety policies and participate in safety training programs.

Qualifications and Experience:

Education:

• Diploma or trade certifications CO2 refrigeration systems.
• SAQCC gas handling licence (Cat. A) – CO2
• Or Electrical trade certification (Red seal)

Experience:

• Minimum of 2-5 years of experience in a refrigeration technician role, ideally in a cold storage, food production, or warehouse environment.
• Or Electrical system
• Proven experience in large-scale mechanical and electrical systems, including refrigeration and HVAC.
• In-depth knowledge of facility maintenance, repair, and diagnostic techniques.

​​​​​​​Technical Skills:

• Strong knowledge of refrigeration systems and components.
• Experience with electrical systems, including troubleshooting and wiring.
• Familiarity with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS),  PLCs, and mechanical equipment.
• Welding and fabrication experience is an advantage.

​​​​​​​Beneficial Qualifications:

• Refrigeration Technician Certification relating to CO2 plants
• Electrical Trade Certificate
• Experience with Danfoss/HCS refrigeration controls.
• Electrical Systems
• Safety Certifications (e.g., OHSAS, First Aid/CPR)
• SANS 10147

​​​​​​​Other Requirements:

• Ability to work under pressure and respond to emergency breakdowns.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and after-hours call-outs when required.
• Valid driver’s license (preferred).

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Working Conditions:

• The role requires working in a cold storage environment and often at heights up to 10m.
• Work in high-risk areas with moving machinery and electrical components.
• Physical demands, including lifting, bending, and working at heights.
• Some flexibility in working hours may be needed to accommodate emergency repairs or project deadlines.

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Customer Returns:

• Ensure the effective and efficient carry out of Reverse Logistics operations, ensuring accurate and efficient receipt, storage, and dispatch of defect goods into & out of the relevant assigned Bin location.
• Conduct regular inspections and root cause analysis with Client on returned and warehouse damaged stock, locations, and packaging issues.
• Ensure the crediting and processing process and ensure all databases are updated accordingly.

Defective Goods and Reworks:

• Assign personnel for correctly receiving, storing, and dispatching defective Graded stock received from & to relevant assigned bin locations.
• Assign Personnel to consolidate inventory where necessary to free up space.
• Confirm with Reverse Supervisor which reworks are to be prioritised and ensure that planned Reworks with the Client are completed timeously.
• Ensure that all planned sales on defect stock are completed effectively and efficiently.
• Maintain effective inventory control procedures to ensure defect stock accuracy and availability.
• Assign personnel for Factory reworks to be taken to relevant Outbound bays for despatch timeously

​​​​​​​System Management

• Ensure all personnel are trained and proficient in using the WMS and review records regularly.
• Ensure system to system alignment on inventory holding for defect stock.
• Utilize WMS to generate and update reports on inventory levels, stock movements, and discrepancies for defective goods.

​​​​​​​Reporting and Analysis:

• Generate and Update databases and reports, including stock Aging reports, Reworks completed, Returns processed and process Improvement logs.
• Communicate findings and recommendations to the Reverse Supervisor & the Reverse Logistics Manager
• Ensure all key performance indicators (KPIs) related to Reverse Logistics Management, such as damages causes and damage rates are updated daily.

​​​​​​​Compliance and Safety:

• Enforce warehouse safety policies.
• Ensure proper use of material handling equipment.
• Maintain clean and organized reverse logistics storage areas.

​​​​​​​WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Someone with:

• Matric or Diploma/Certificate in Supply Chain, Inventory, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field. 
• One to two years of experience in reverse logistics/returns processing background.
• Experience supervising warehouse staff.
• Proven experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and inventory control software and advance Microsoft Excel skills
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail. 
• Excellent organizational and leadership abilities. 
• Knowledge of relevant regulations, industry standards, and best practices in inventory management. 
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills. 

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Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and execute customs operations activities to ensure compliance with international customs laws.
• Handle processes related to the embarkment, disembarkment, entry, exit, movement, deposit, or transit of goods across borders under customs control.
• Support the framing and processing of customs declarations accurately and timely.
• Process landing orders and related customs documentation as required.
• Utilize digital tools such as Excel, CSV files, and OCR systems to assist with customs data management (beneficial but not mandatory).
• Follow standardized work routines and operational procedures while applying independent judgment within defined guidelines.
• Identify and escalate non-routine or complex issues to supervisors or more experienced team members.
• Collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to support customs clearance activities.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of customs regulations and company policies.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts within the customs operations team.

Who We Are Looking For:

Someone with:

• Basic understanding or experience in customs operations or freight forwarding.
• Ability to accurately process customs declarations and related documentation.
• Familiarity with international customs laws and compliance requirements.
• Good attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Comfortable using digital tools such as Excel, CSV files, and OCR systems (beneficial but not mandatory).
• Ability to work independently within defined guidelines and escalate issues when needed.