Junior Operations Superintendent (Port Elizabeth)

Junior Operations Superintendent (Port Elizabeth)

Listing reference: grind_000683

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 7 August 2026

Position summary

Job category: Transport and Logistics Management

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: No

Introduction

Logistics and Maritime Solutions invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the permanent position of Junior Operations Superintendent, based in Port Elizabeth.

1. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Attending to customs, port and immigration formalities on behalf of the vessel.
• Keeping principals and suppliers updated on the progress of the vessel.
• Formulate estimated disbursements and finalising the disbursement after the departure of vessels.
• General ships husbandry requirements such as hotel and transport bookings for crew changes and coordinating the supply/delivery of the necessary stores and provisions for vessels.
• Ensuring a smooth turnaround of vessels and reporting on cargo operations
• Assisting with following up on invoices from suppliers and service providers
• Ensuring all relevant requirements are met such as ISPS clearance and Free Pratique
• Comply with ISO Standards and certification
• Coordinating with operations teams and contractors regarding deliveries.
• Preparing and issuing computed invoices to clients.
• Collecting ocean freight for both import and export shipments and releasing export bills.
• Compiling cargo dues and processing trans-shipment orders.
• Releasing cargo in accordance with company procedures.
• Ensuring all applicable charges are received and accounted for.
• Preparing manifests by capturing bills onto the principal’s system.
• Compiling month-end estimates for finance reporting purposes.
• Attending to account-related and disbursement queries.
• Assisting with workload overflow from other desks as required.

1. REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

• Relevant industry-related training and/or a qualification in the maritime, logistics, or shipping field.
• ICS Qualifications would be advantageous

Experience

• Minimum of one (1) year relevant experience within the shipping or maritime industry.

Required skills

• Ability to identify and execute on the needs and requirements of the client
• Good organisational skills
• Able to work accurately and timeously
• Works according to standard operating procedures including ISO
• Willingness to work long and irregular hours

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