Head of Road Freight & IWS

As the Head of Road Freight & IWS, you will have full strategic and operational responsibility for the Road Freight product and IWS business across South Africa and BLNS (Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia, Swaziland). This is a senior appointment where you will drive profitability, lead a team, and develop cross-border solutions for key accounts.

The Ideal Candidate:

• ESSENTIAL: Minimum 10 years’ experience in the logistics industry, with a focus on Road Freight

• ESSENTIAL: At least 8 years of management experience in a reputable Road Freight organization

• ESSENTIAL: In-depth knowledge of Road Freight product and Integrated Warehousing Solutions

• ESSENTIAL: Excellent commercial acumen and geographical knowledge of Southern Africa

• Strong leadership, negotiation, and people management skills are a must

• A Degree in Business Management or a related field is required

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute the business strategy to maximize profit and optimize assets in line with global objectives

• Lead and mentor a high-performing team, fostering a culture of excellence and cost-consciousness

• Oversee all aspects of operations, including carrier negotiations, traffic management, and cost analysis.

• Drive business development, identify new customer opportunities, and maintain relationships with key accounts

• Manage the EBIT result and ensure all operational KPIs are met

• Oversee the Integrated Warehousing Solutions function, liaising with sales on bids, RFQs, and customer presentations

This position is strictly for individuals with a proven track record in the logistics and freight forwarding sector. Applications from generalist sales or non-industry managers will not be considered.