16 Transnet jobs in Durban

Overview

FMCG / Retail / Wholesale / Supply Chain

South Africa - KwaZulu Natal , eThekwini Central (Durban / Pinetown / Umlazi)

R 00

A manufacturing and packing of foods company based in Pinetown is looking for a dynamic Supply Chain Manager to join their team.

• Relevant tertiary qualification - Supply Chain / Logistics / Inventory or similar.
• Min 10 years experience in a food manufacturing industry min 5 year of which must be in a managerial capacity
• Excellent knowledge of supply chain processes.
• Fully computer literate

• Develop and implement strategies for operational growth to facilitate business targets.
• Managing and supervising planners and logistical staff, including mentoring.
• Maintain and enforce all health and safety protocols in the warehouse.
• Conduct regular toolbox talks with staff.
• Maintain all equipment, vehicles, and forklifts.
• Ensure 5S standards and housekeeping are always maintained.
• Ensure adherence to all relevant ISO Quality and Environmental standards, and all necessary documentation required is maintained and reported at audits.
• Addresses layout of warehouse to ensure optimum space utilisation and safe storage of all stockas per legislative requirements.
• Maintains FIFO and batch traceability.
• Manage Staff (Complement of 50 employees)
• Maintains the accuracy of inventory by enforcing tight control of all inbound and outbound movements and reconciliations and monthly counts.

Overview

The CFAO group contributes to the growth of the African continent, its industrialisation and the emergence of the middle class. With a turnover of more than 6.9 billion euros, access to 47 of the continent's 54 countries and 21,000 employees, CFAO is a major player in the fields of mobility, health, consumer goods, infrastructure and energy.

• Being part of a growing business sector
• Acting for the transformation of the African continent
• Learn, develop and succeed
• Joining a pan-African group and meeting thousands of different cultures

We are looking for a Supply Chain Coordinator based in South Africa

Job Description :

Company : Toyota Tsusho Africa (TTAF)

Toyota Tsusho Africa, established in 1999, specializes in Supply Chain Management and Production Assembly, delivering a range of value-adding solutions to the South African Automotive Industry.

An exciting and challenging opportunity has become available for an experienced and suitably qualified (Insert Position) to join our Team. The position is based in Durban, South Africa.

This position is open to South African Citizens.

• Essential duties and responsibilities
• Sales in line with Budget
• Cost management - overall cost of purchasing
• Maintenance of Customer information
• Customer relationship management (communication, need satisfaction, effective partnership)
• Understanding customer business environment
• Seeking potential customers for new business
• Complete APDP & EU declarations on a quarterly basis
• Effective & timeous email correspondence to customer and supplier
• Respond to queries timeously and close off open items.
• Handle process from Request for Quotation, Preparation of quote and order management.
• Supervise and assist in SAP processing- Creating delivery notes, Invoicing, Inbounding, MIRO
• Rundown sheet management - Tracking with supplier and customer on hand information
• First in First Out stock management and control
• Ensure invoicing is correct first time.
• Ensure queries are resolved timeously - Quality, Damaged Stock, Overdue Debtors, Airfreight cost capturing.
• Communication with Export country regularly
• Complete clearing instructions for supplier invoices with internal Clearing & Forwarding & and external parties.
• Liaise with internal departments to ensure smooth process flow of all business processes.
• Assist with divisional audit, verification of stock count
• W/H visit to understand space constraint (GG)

Experiential and Educational requirements:

• Matric
• Relevant tertiary qualification (advantage)

• Grade 12
• Diploma in Supply Chain Management or Business Degree
• At least 10 years experience in FMCG supply chain roles, with proven people management experience
• Sound knowledge of supply chain processes, HACCP & FSSC 22000, ISO standards
• Strong computer literacy and systems experience

• Develop and implement supply chain strategies aligned to operational and financial targets
• Lead and develop a high-performing supply chain team, including Demand & Supply Planners, Material Planners, Procurement, Warehouse, and Shuttle Truck staff.
• Drive the optimisation of WMS (Warehouse Management System) tools to ensure accurate, timely, and efficient supply chain operations.
• Drive the optimisation of Planning to ensure accurate, timely, and efficient supply chain operations.
• Planning & Procurement:
• Oversee demand and supply planning processes to ensure optimal material availability while minimising excess and obsolete inventory.
• Lead and monitor all procurement activities for production materials, negotiating with suppliers for best value, quality, and delivery.
• Ensure planning system implementation and continuous improvement to enhance production PVA and inventory accuracy.

• Ensure all warehousing activities adhere to HACCP, FSSC 22000, ISO Quality, and Environmental standards.
• Drive 5S and health & safety culture in all warehouse operations, maintaining excellent housekeeping and equipment standards.
• Manage warehouse layouts for optimal space utilisation, safe storage, FEFO, and batch traceability.
• Enforce tight controls on inventory movements, ensuring accuracy through reconciliations, monthly counts, and WMS adherence.

• Direct and manage shuttle truck operations between four sites, ensuring cost-effective, safe, and compliant transportation of materials and finished goods.
• Monitor and improve FMX Driver Behaviour, ensuring OHS compliance and efficient PIT (Power Industrial Truck) utilisation.
• Manage PIT maintenance within budget.

• Mentor, coach, and develop team members, driving upskilling and succession planning. Ensure adequate cover for staff out of office.
• Set and monitor KPIs.
• Support staff to achieve targets in EBITDA, PVA, labour utilisation, Cost, OHS, and other performance metrics.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, problem-solving, and accountability.

• Strategic and analytical thinking.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and team leadership.
• Organisational and time management skills.
• Reliability and a results-driven approach.
• Ability to coordinate and control complex, multi-site operations.

• Develop and implement strategies for operational growth to facilitate business targets.
• Managing and supervising planners and logistical staff, including mentoring.
• Maintain and enforce all health and safety protocols in the warehouse.
• Conduct regular toolbox talks with staff.
• Maintain all equipment, vehicles, and forklifts.
• Ensure 5S standards and housekeeping are always maintained.
• Ensure adherence to all relevant ISO Quality and Environmental standards, and all necessary documentation required is maintained and reported at audits.
• Addresses layout of warehouse to ensure optimum space utilisation and safe storage of all stock as per legislative requirements.
• Maintains FIFO and batch traceability.
• Manage Staff (Complement of 50 employees)
• Maintains the accuracy of inventory by enforcing tight control of all inbound and outbound movements and reconciliations and monthly counts.

Job category: Others: Education and Training

Location: Durban

Contract: Fixed Term Contract

EE position: No

An academic is responsible for ensuring high-quality academic delivery, assessment, curriculum development, and student support across designated modules. This role supports the academic mission of MANCOSA by driving excellence in teaching and learning, enhancing the student learning experience, contributing to research and community engagement, and maintaining academic standards in line with institutional policies and strategies.

• Academic Delivery: Facilitate modules via webinars or face-to-face sessions; ensure alignment with MANCOSA’s Teaching and Learning Strategy; develop high-quality academic content for the Learner Management System (LMS); quality assurance and sign-off of allocated modules; respond to student queries within 24 hours via the “Ask the Lecturer” platform.
• Assessments: Set, mark, and moderate assessments for allocated modules; ensure quality assurance and sign-off of all assessments; participate in AVC and pre-/post-assessment moderation processes; review and update module guides; ensure consistency across academic materials; contribute to curriculum enhancements and documentation; manage daily academic operations for assigned modules; develop innovative teaching methods to enhance student engagement; monitor student progress and provide academic support.
• Research, Scholarship, and Community Engagement: Undertake and lead research projects with measurable academic and community impact; supervise honours and master’s students; engage in collaborative community initiatives.

• Essential Qualification : Postgraduate Masters qualification specializing in Supply Chain Management or Logistics Management (NQF Level 9)
• Preferred Qualification : Doctoral degree (NQF Level 10).

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Higher Education/Academia.
• Demonstrated high-quality academic knowledge and the ability to provide guidance in the evolving educational spectrum.
• Strong leadership and decision-making skills.
• Proficient in conflict resolution and cooperation.
• Analytical, conceptual, and organizational skills.
• Ability to adapt, cope, and perform effectively in a dynamic environment.
• Proficiency in digital literacy.

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in Supply Chain Management or Logistics Management
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Learner Management System administration/coordination.
• Background in Academic Management.

Candidates should demonstrate academic acumen and provide relevant expertise within the scope of Supply Chain Management specifically in Logistics Management specialisation.

• Smooth & accurate processing of export documentation
• Communication with clients with regards to shipping updates & documents
• Producing accurate records of every shipment
• Efficent warehouse execution
• Customs export documents are processed accurately & on time

• Minimum 3 years experience in Supply Chain & Exports
• Related degree or diploma is advantageous
• Indepth knowledge of export documentation and processes and customs compliance
• Proficient in packing standards for containers/Air in fragile, bulk, hazardous
• Firm knowledge of costings (CBM vs Volumetric vs Actuals)
• Strong excel, Sage One, data analysis and cost tracking skills
• Coordination of shipments & vendors - international and local
• Process optimization
• Warehouse processing skills - GRV and GRN documentation
• 'A' team Player
• Strong organisational skills
• Strong communication skills and people engagement
• Embrace hard work and enjoy a fast pace environment
• Ambitious