788 Logistics jobs in South Africa

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience as a controller in supply chain management, logistics, local and cross boarder or operations within the automotive, manufacturing, or distribution sectors.
• Cross boarder systems knowledge is a MUST
• 5 + years of experience in managing vehicle supply chains, including procurement, production, and distribution processes.
• Experience with supply chain software (ERP, WMS, TMS) and data analysis tools
• Strong knowledge of vehicle supply chain operations, inventory control, and logistics management.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to manage relationships with suppliers, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions and optimize processes.
• Solid understanding of budgeting, cost management, and financial reporting.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• • Develop and manage comprehensive supply chain strategies for the vehicle supply process, ensuring the timely and cost-effective delivery of vehicles.
• Coordinate the flow of materials, components, and finished vehicles from suppliers to production facilities, and from production to distribution or retail channels.
• Monitor vehicle production schedules and align them with customer demand, seasonal trends, and market fluctuations.
• Work closely with the production, inventory, and logistics teams to ensure that supply chain activities run smoothly and efficiently.
• Oversee the management of vehicle inventories at various stages of the supply chain, ensuring optimal stock levels and minimizing excess inventory or stockouts.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations and collaborate with vendors to improve delivery
  reliability, quality standards, and cost-effectiveness.
• Identify areas for cost reduction, process improvement, and supply chain optimization to
  improve overall financial performance.
• Prepare and present regular reports to senior management on supply chain costs, savings, and
  potential risks.
• Monitor transportation routes, optimize delivery schedules, and evaluate third-party logistics partners to improve delivery lead times and reduce transportation costs.
• Collect, analyze, and report on key supply chain performance metrics, such as order fulfillment rates, lead times, inventory levels, and supplier performance.
• Use data to identify trends, opportunities for improvement, and potential risks in the supply chain process.
• Assess and mitigate risks in the supply chain, including disruptions, shortages, or delays caused by supply, transportation, or production issues.
• Ensure that all vehicle supply chain activities comply with relevant regulations, industry standards, and environmental considerations.
• Develop contingency plans for unexpected supply chain disruptions and ensure the business can adapt to challenges such as natural disasters, strikes, or geopolitical events.
• Lead or participate in initiatives to improve vehicle supply chain processes, reduce lead times, and enhance efficiency.
• Stay current with trends, technologies, and best practices in supply chain management, applying innovative solutions to streamline operations.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by promoting process optimization and the use of
  technology across the supply chain.

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Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in logistics software and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.

Cape Town, South Africa | Posted on 13/06/2025

Ontec has a diverse team made up of innovative and competent individuals. The company not only drives performance for employees to excel on a professional and personal level but rewards this performance. People here are satisfied, challenged, and happy, which makes it a perfect working environment.

The Logistics and Supply Chain Coordinator at Ontec will be responsible for overseeing the seamless delivery of products to customers and managing procurement from suppliers, including both local and international entities. This position demands expertise in logistics, supply chain operations, and customs clearance processes to ensure efficiency and compliance.

• Product Delivery: Coordinate the transportation and delivery of products to customers, ensuring timely and accurate delivery while maintaining quality standards.
• Supplier Management: Procure products from local and international suppliers, based on pre-negotiated terms to ensure cost efficiency and quality standards are maintained.
• Customs and Clearance: Coordinate with the logistics/freight company to handle customs clearance and ensure compliance with regulations for imported and exported goods.
• Inventory Management: Monitor the ERP system and physical stock to manage inventory levels to meet customer demands while minimizing excess stock.
• Physical Stock Counts: Perform cyclical counts to ensure that the physical stock and the ERP stock are the same.
• Invoicing to Customers: Ensure that invoices to customers are issued in a timely manner.
• Operational Efficiency: Develop and implement strategies to optimize supply chain operations and reduce costs.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate records of procurement, customs clearance, and logistics operations.
• Supplier Relationships: Build and sustain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure reliable procurement and delivery channels.
• Problem Resolution: Address and resolve logistical and supply chain issues promptly and effectively.
• Communication: Maintain effective communication with external and internal stakeholders.
• Ad Hoc Duties: Perform any other duties as required within the logistics department.

• A degree or diploma in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Proficiency in supply chain management software and tools.
• Strong knowledge of customs regulations, clearance processes, and international trade standards.
• Valid driver's license.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in logistics and supply chain coordination, with a proven track record in handling international suppliers and customs clearance.
• Experience in managing delivery operations and supplier relationships.

• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Problem-solving aptitude with attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting.
• Proficiency with MS Office and ERP systems.

Ontec is dedicated to innovation, excellence, and customer satisfaction. Joining our team offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with a commitment to professional growth and success.

Lecturer in Logistics and Supply Chain Management

• Lecturer in Logistics and Supply Chain Management
• Type of engagement: Permanent appointment

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Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences

Department of Logistics

Lecturer in Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Ref. EBW03/144/0625

The Department of Logistics is one of several departments within Stellenbosch University’s (SU) Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences, and is also the oldest tertiary academic department in South Africa to provide education in transport economics and logistics. The Department houses the disciplines of logistics and supply chain management, operations research, business analytics, and transport economics and is the only department at a South African university fully offering the various disciplines integrated in one department.

This role requires a candidate with experience and skills in logistics and supply chain management. Practical experience and/or teaching experience and/or research in at least three of the following are preferred: sustainable supply chain management, packaging logistics, humanitarian logistics, strategic sourcing, global dimension of supply chains, supply chain collaboration, logistics and supply chain analytics, visual data analysis, experiential learning, and artificial intelligence in logistics and supply chain management.

Duties:

• Delivering high quality undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in logistics and supply chain management.
• Postgraduate research supervision on honours and master’s level.
• Subject-related research and publication in DHET accredited journals.
• Rendering relevant services to the University and the community, including administrative duties and serving on committees.

Requirements:

• A relevant master’s degree from a recognised university (e.g. masters in logistics management, master’s in supply chain management, master’s in industrial engineering with thesis topic in logistics and supply chain management, master’s in business management with thesis topic in logistics and supply chain management).
• The ability and desire to complete a PhD in logistics and supply chain management.
• An excellent academic track record – full transcripts for all undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications required.
• Level of experience required (at least one of the following):

o Research experience and relevant publications in the field of logistics and supply chain management in at least one DHET accredited journal; or

o Industry experience (of at least one year) within the private or public sector; or

o Teaching experience (of at least one year) within logistics and supply chain management.

• The ability to teach in a multilingual environment.
• Proven digital literacy, including proficiency with the various Microsoft software programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.).
• Proven quantitative and analytical skills, including the use of visualisation software (e.g. Tableau, PowerBI, ATLAS.ti, etc.).

Short-listed candidates (those invited for interviews) will be expected to present a lecture on a designated topic to academic staff of the Department of Logistics to demonstrate their excellence in teaching, as well as their digital, analytical and data visualisation skills.

Recommendations:

• Knowledge in at least three of the following specialisation areas: sustainable supply chain management, packaging logistics, humanitarian logistics, strategic sourcing, global dimension of supply chains, supply chain collaboration, logistics and supply chain analytics, visual data analysis, experiential learning, and artificial intelligence in logistics and supply chain management.
• Experience in using learning management systems (e.g. Moodle).
• Experience in working and engaging with industry.
• Exposure in research and/or teaching within the field of transport economics.

Commencement of duties:

01 October 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter

31 July 2025

Enquiries regarding this post: Prof Linke Potgieter on , or at

Enquiries regarding remuneration/benefits, as well as technical assistance with the electronic application process: Human Resources Client Services Centre on (Stellenbosch) / (Tygerberg), or at

Stellenbosch University is committed to employment equity (EE), and appointments will be made in line with the EE plan for the specific environment as well as the institutional EE Plan of the University.

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Your application, comprising a comprehensive curriculum vitae (including the names and email addresses of at least three referees) as well as full academic transcripts, must reach the University before or on the closing date of the advertised post.

The University reserves the right to investigate qualifications and conduct background checks on all candidates.

Should no feedback be received from the University within four to six weeks of the closing date, kindly accept that your application did not succeed.

About Stellenbosch University Stellenbosch University (SU) is home to an academic community of 29 000 students (including 4 000 foreign students from 100 countries) as well as 3 000 permanent staff members (including 1 000 academics) on five campuses. The historical oak-lined university town amongst the Boland Mountains in the winelands of the Western Cape creates a unique campus atmosphere, which attracts local and foreign students alike. On the main campus, paved walkways wind between campus buildings – some dating from previous centuries; others just a few years old. Architecture from various eras attests to the sound academic foundation and establishment of an institution of excellence. This, together with the scenic beauty of the area; state-of-the-art, environmentally friendly facilities and technology, as well as visionary thinking about the creation of a sustainable 21st-century institution, makes for the unique character of Stellenbosch University.

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Innovative Recruitment invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for the Performance Visibility & Optimisation Specialist position, based in Cape Town. This role is responsible for:

1. Providing the business with data-driven insights, obtained through both standard reports and ad-hoc analyses, and establishing standard dashboards and reports to enable the business to monitor and improve performance across various departments.

The role supports commercial, operational, and financial decision-making through advanced analytical modelling, using large sets of data:

1. The secondary focus of the role includes ad-hoc design and optimization projects, as well as assistance with costings and solution design for new business initiatives.
2. Improve resource utilisation and associated costs through analytical insights.
3. Draw clear conclusions through data analysis.
4. Support operational, commercial, and financial decisions.
5. Identify issues and trends and discuss with the responsible managers.
6. Design and cost solutions using appropriate fleet and network design modelling.
7. Drive “cost to serve” optimisation by principals, regions, service levels, and network partners.
8. Identify and drive continuous improvement projects with key stakeholders in the business.

• Industrial Engineering Degree (preferred)
• BCom Honours (Logistics / Supply Chain Management)
Job-Related Work Experience and Skills:
• Minimum 2 years data analytics experience in an integrated logistics or supply chain environment.
• Advanced Excel modelling and analytical skills.
• Advanced skills in Power BI.
• Experience in programming languages such as SQL, Python, or R will be advantageous.
• Network modelling (using Advanced modelling software or advanced Excel models).
• Trained and experienced in Cost to Serve modelling and analytics.
• Strong data management and database usage skills.
• Experience in structured ongoing continuous improvement function – diagnostics, value identification, solution generation, value extraction.
• Experience in Sales and Operations planning will be advantageous.
• Ability to translate quantitative outputs into a well-structured presentation format.
• Strong communication and people skills.

Minimum:
• Positive
• Passionate
• Self-starter capable of working independently
• Internal locus of control with high performance standards
• Attention to detail
• Tenacious
• Exceptional work ethic
• Ability to effectively communicate and translate analytics for broader audiences
• Pragmatic and practical approach to managing business and real-world trade-offs
• “Can do” attitude
• Ability to influence and co-opt buy-in
• Willing and able to travel at times
• Must have own vehicle

Overview

AGL TRANSPORT & LOGISTICS - SUPPLY CHAIN BUSINESS ANALYST M/F M/F

With the group's expertise of more than 50 years of experience and a continuous presence on the African continent, Africa Global Logistics South Africa provides end-to-end solutions with in-depth knowledge of the legal and cultural diversities specific to each country. Our powerful integrated global network and sustainable solutions enable innovative and flexible designs in their execution. AGL South Africa is your gateway throughout Africa, facilitating freight forwarding, customs clearance, warehousing and distribution activities for many multinational companies.

Job Title : SUPPLY CHAIN

AGL TRANSPORT & LOGISTICS - SUPPLY CHAIN BUSINESS ANALYST M/F M/F

Contract Type : PERMANENT

Job Location : Africa, South Africa, JOHANNESBURG

Working Hours : Full time

Carry out logistics and Supply Chain projects in order to propose the best technical solutions in compliance with internal rules and Client expectations.

• Continuous improvement of operations.
• Write or revise standard operating procedures and work instructions for logistics processes.
• Identify opportunities for inventory reductions through daily, monthly, and yearly Inventory monitoring.
• Monitor industry standards, trends, or practices to identify developments in logistics planning or execution.
• Maintain, develop, and analyse logistics-related databases to identify operational improvements.
• Analyse operational aspects such as packaging requirements, temporary staff trends, consumable budgets vs actual etc.
• Bachelor's degree in supply chain +3 years' related experience
• Ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.

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Specialist Recruitment Consultant | HPCSA Registered Psychometrist (PMT ) | Aspiring Clinical Psychologist

“Shape the Future of Supply Chains in South Africa”

As a leading Supply Chain Consultant, I partner with leading organisations across South Africa to find exceptional Supply Chain Managers. Are you ready to step into a high impact optimization role, managing end-to-end supply chain – procurement, distribution, warehousing, and planning. Drive strategy execution, logistics project plans, supplier management, and continuous improvement initiatives to deliver cost-effective, customer-focused results.

• Bachelor’s in Industrial Engineering (Honours/Master’s a plus)

• ECSA (Engineering Council of South Africa) registration or eligibility
• APICS/CSCP, PMP/Prince2, or equivalent supply chain certification (advantageous)

• 6-8 years’ leadership experience in complex FMCG supply chains (e.g. SAB, Unilever)
• Proven track record in process improvement, change management, ERP systems
• Proven track record of working in complex supply chains
• Background in continuous improvement initiatives and operational excellence
• Exceptional analytical, strategic, and project management skills

This role puts you at the heart of strategy and operations, driving transformation in complex supply chains. If you’re ambitious, solutions-focused, and passionate about continuous improvement - this is your chance to make a real impact.

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Specialist Recruitment Consultant | HPCSA Registered Psychometrist (PMT ) | Aspiring Clinical Psychologist

From Insight to Impact – Optimise the Future of Supply Chain!

As a specialist Supply Chain Consultant, I collaborate with innovative organisations across South Africa, to connect them with outstanding Supply Chain Analysts. This opportunity allows you to harness data-driven insights, streamline supply chain processes, implement demand planning strategies, and drive operational excellence while influencing strategic decision-making within fast-paced, high-performance environments.

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering (Mandatory)
• A postgraduate degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, or Engineering Management (advantageous)

• ECSA (Engineering Council of South Africa) registration or eligibility
• APICS CSCP/CPIM or equivalent (advantageous)

• 4–6 years’ experience in supply chain, logistics, or industrial operations
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Sage)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Expertise in inventory optimisation & demand planning
• Skilled in process improvement and cost reduction
• Excellent project management & communication skills

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• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Staffing and Recruiting, Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage, and Manufacturing

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