Operations Superintendent -Stevedoring

INDUSTRY: Logistics

CONTRACT DETAILS: Permanent

POSITION LOCATION: Windhoek, Khomas, Namibia

POSITON NAME: Operations Superintendent (Cargo Handling)

Reporting to the General Manager (Namibia), the successful applicant will be expected to execute the following

responsibilities:

• Attend port meetings and book cranes for vessel operations.
• Attend daily operations and safety meetings.
• Allocate jobs/instructions to subordinates as per stowage of vessels and pre-plan meetings.
• Identify deviation from instructions and operational activities and take corrective action.
• Liaise with vessel agent, chief officer and foreman during vessel operations.
• Effective communication and reporting with all relevant employees.
• Hand in all vessels related documents after each shift.
• Attend hand-over meeting with the supervisor of the next shift when required.
• Enhance continuous efficiency and improvement.
• Supervise relevant service providers and oversee subcontractors.
• Training of SOPs with all operations employees.
• Maintain hygiene and housekeeping requirements within your area of responsibility
• Maintain and enforce adherence to wearing of PPE.
• Evacuation routes and equipment remain clear and non- obstructive.
• Conduct risk assessment on each job before, during and after.
• Report all incidents, hazardous conditions and emergencies immediately.
• Motive and direct employees to accomplish targets.
• Complete shift lists before arrival of each vessel.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Matric / Grade 12
• Code 08 Drivers Licence
• Minimum of 5 years in Stevedoring industry
• Minimum of 5 years in a supervisory role
• Break Bulk experience
• Experience with Grab & Hopper and Skip Loading operations
• Experience with project cargo pertaining to heavy lifts
• Qualification in Rigging

Required skills:

• Good organisational skills
• Able to work accurately and timeously
• Works according to standard operating procedures, including ISO
• Willingness to work long and irregular hours
• Good communication skills
• Computer Literacy Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook

Only shot-listed candidates will be contacted

Closing date: 05 September 2025