11 Transnet jobs in Durban

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Industrial Engineering, Logistics, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in materials planning, supply chain management, or production planning, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Without Qualification, at least a minimum of 8+ years of experience in materials planning, supply chain management, or production planning, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven track record in inventory management, supplier relationship management, and logistics optimization.
• Proficiency in MRP/ERP systems, advanced Excel skills, and other relevant software
• Understanding of production processes, manufacturing methods, and supply chain principles.

• Developing and maintaining material supply plans, ensuring timely and adequate availability of materials for production.
• Monitoring and maintaining inventory levels of raw materials, components, and finished goods, optimising stock levels to avoid shortages and overstocking.
• Assessing and analysing production capacity, identifying potential bottlenecks, and developing strategies to improve efficiency.
• Collaborating with suppliers, procurement, and other departments to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of materials.
• Analysing demand patterns, sales forecasts, and other relevant data to accurately plan material requirements.
• Gathering, analysing, and reporting on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to inventory, production, and supply chain performance.
• Identifying and addressing supply chain issues, implementing process improvements, and participating in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Communicating effectively with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and suppliers to ensure alignment and coordination.
• Ad hoc duties.

• Relevant tertiary qualification/degree
• Minimum of two years experience in a related field
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities
• Tech-savvy: proficient in MS Office Suite, Google Workspace, and basic office tools
• High attention to detail, reliability, and ability to work independently and in a team environment.

• Procurement & supplier maintenance:
• Liaising with suppliers to obtain pricing of materials for production
• Sourcing new/preferred suppliers and pricing to meet business development needs
• Liaising with suppliers end-to-end from ordering to coordinating the delivery of stock to
• the warehouse location
• Negotiating with suppliers for preferential pricing under management review
• Engaging with suppliers for all business development requirements
• Engaging with suppliers for production-related queries (Corrective Actions, defects,
• returns, etc.)
• Perform desktop costing for new product developments.

• Assisting with generating and maintaining shortage reports for production runs
• Maintaining shortage report trackers for PO numbers, delivery dates, costing etc.
• Tracking full kits on the inventory module and coordinating with the production team on
• material supply chain

• Generating job cards for production on the ERP system
• Capturing/processing of stock movements between warehouses
• Capturing and closing job cards
• Assisting with stock count preparation on Syspro creating count sheets, variance files, and uploading counts onto Syspro
• End-to-end management of the inventory module processing.

• Oversight of local warehouses, dispatches, and receipt of stock
• Liaising with the transport company to arrange deliveries between KZN and JHB
• Coordinating cycle counts of stock at local warehouses.

• Bachelors degree in supply chain management, Industrial Engineering, Logistics, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in materials planning, supply chain management, or production planning, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Without Qualification, at least a minimum of 8+ years of experience in materials planning, supply chain management, or production planning, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven track record in inventory management, supplier relationship management, and logistics optimization.
• Proficiency in MRP/ERP systems, advanced Excel skills, and other relevant software
• Understanding of production processes, manufacturing methods, and supply chain principles.

• Developing and maintaining material supply plans, ensuring timely and adequate availability of materials for production.
• Monitoring and maintaining inventory levels of raw materials, components, and finished goods, optimising stock levels to avoid shortages and overstocking.
• Assessing and analysing production capacity, identifying potential bottlenecks, and developing strategies to improve efficiency.
• Collaborating with suppliers, procurement, and other departments to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of materials.
• Analysing demand patterns, sales forecasts, and other relevant data to accurately plan material requirements.
• Gathering, analysing, and reporting on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to inventory, production, and supply chain performance.
• Identifying and addressing supply chain issues, implementing process improvements, and participating in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Communicating effectively with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and suppliers to ensure alignment and coordination.
• Ad hoc duties.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Industrial Engineering, Logistics, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in materials planning, supply chain management, or production planning, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Without Qualification, at least a minimum of 8+ years of experience in materials planning, supply chain management, or production planning, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven track record in inventory management, supplier relationship management, and logistics optimization.
• Proficiency in MRP/ERP systems, advanced Excel skills, and other relevant software
• Understanding of production processes, manufacturing methods, and supply chain principles.

• Developing and maintaining material supply plans, ensuring timely and adequate availability of materials for production.
• Monitoring and maintaining inventory levels of raw materials, components, and finished goods, optimising stock levels to avoid shortages and overstocking.
• Assessing and analysing production capacity, identifying potential bottlenecks, and developing strategies to improve efficiency.
• Collaborating with suppliers, procurement, and other departments to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of materials.
• Analysing demand patterns, sales forecasts, and other relevant data to accurately plan material requirements.
• Gathering, analysing, and reporting on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to inventory, production, and supply chain performance.
• Identifying and addressing supply chain issues, implementing process improvements, and participating in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Communicating effectively with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and suppliers to ensure alignment and coordination.
• Ad hoc duties.

Looking for a skilled Project Supply Chain Lead to manage the Industrial Planner team and ensure seamless coordination between Demand and Resources for optimal customer QCD satisfaction. Key responsibilities include enforcing Industrial Planning Golden rules, team management, reporting, and supporting execution.

Job Title : Project Supply Chain Lead

Report to : Project Manager

Type : Permanent

Sector : Engineering and Technical

Functions : Engineer - Project 12 Months

Duties and Responsibilities :

Manage the Industrial Planner team, taking care of the adequacy between Demand (firm & forecast) and Resources (Manufacturing & Procurement) to reach customers QCD (Quality, Cost, Delivery) while optimizing site resources (people, machines & cash).

Key accountabilities :

• Make sure Industrial Planning Golden rules & processes are applied.
• Be a key contributor to reach the Industrial Planning KPIs targets.
• Contribute to the APSYS roadmap related actions regarding industrial planning topics.
• Make sure that demand management & scheduling (firm & forecast) is done in the Core Planning Tools and / or ERP.
• Apply & ensure Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) rules are applied when moving in workshops.

Team management :

• Allocate necessary resources to Industrial planning.
• Manage the team of industrial planners.
• Ensure the competencies ramp-up of the industrial planners.

Reporting & Communication :

• Manage relationship with Project Team.
• Ensure S&OP instance decisions are reflected and communicated internally / externally.
• Report WIP, Finished Goods, Manufacturing Throughput, and Production Performance KPIs.
• Give visibility on industrial planning situation, alert on delays and propose solutions.
• Provide data for the S&OP process and ensure the latest update on ERP / Core Planning Tool.

Main Required Competences :

• NQF level 8 in Supply Chain / Industrial Engineering - Mandatory.
• Experience in industrial planning - mandatory.
• Scheduling basics knowledge.
• Good knowledge of Core Planning Tool, ERP, and Excel.
• Fluent in English with good communication skills.
• Innovative, pro-active, positive, agile, and customer-oriented.
• Autonomous with a sense of urgency and ability to propose innovations.

Supply Chain Project • Durban, KwaZulu Natal, ZA

Job Title: Project Supply Chain Lead Report to: Project Manager
Type: Permanent
Sector: Engineering and Technical
Functions: Engineer - Project 12 Months
Duties and Responsibilities: Manage the Industrial Planner team, taking care of the adequacy between Demand (firm & forecast) and Resources (Manufacturing & Procurement) to reach customers QCD (Quality, Cost, Delivery) while optimizing site resources (people, machines & cash).
Key accountabilities:

• Make sure Industrial Planning Golden rules & processes are applied.
• Be a key contributor to reach the Industrial Planning KPIs targets.
• Contribute to the APSYS roadmap related actions regarding industrial planning topics.
• Make sure that demand management & scheduling (firm & forecast) is done in the Core Planning Tools and/or ERP.
• Apply & ensure Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) rules are applied when moving in workshops.

• Allocate necessary resources to Industrial planning.
• Manage the team of industrial planners.
• Ensure the competencies ramp-up of the industrial planners.

• Manage relationship with Project Team.
• Ensure S&OP instance decisions are reflected and communicated internally/externally.
• Report WIP, Finished Goods, Manufacturing Throughput, and Production Performance KPIs.

• Support Industrial Planner/Master Production Schedulers.
• Give visibility on industrial planning situation, alert on delays and propose solutions.
• Provide data for the S&OP process and ensure the latest update on ERP/Core Planning Tool.

• NQF level 8 in Supply Chain/Industrial Engineering - Mandatory.
• Experience in industrial planning - mandatory.
• Team management experience - desirable.
• Scheduling basics knowledge.

• Good knowledge of Core Planning Tool, ERP, and Excel.
• Fluent in English with good communication skills.
• Innovative, pro-active, positive, agile, and customer-oriented.
• Autonomous with a sense of urgency and ability to propose innovations.

Job ID:

2401

Durban

Click apply to send your resume and a cover letter to and note “Southeast Asia” and the job announcement number in the subject line.

You’ll lead our Strategic Partnerships (SP) practice in Africa and the Middle East. Our practice assists our emerging market clients solve complex supply chain, trade, and policy challenges. Blending strategic thinking with hands-on practicality, our consultants and experts work to develop and implement mutually beneficial strategies that solve our clients' most critical problems. Our Transportation and Supply Chain service is part of our SP and helps leading companies in all regional industries develop and implement future-oriented maritime logistics strategies. We do this by thinking outside the box, leveraging our network, developing genuine relationships, and transforming their supply chains to be reliable, cost-competitive, and ready for ocean transport.

You will provide business executives and government officials with a holistic, end-to-end view of transportation and supply chain traditional levers (e.g., inventory, S&OP, planning, and segmentation) and logistics levers (e.g., warehousing, order processing, ocean transportation management, and delivery), and return (returns processing, refurbishing, recycling, and disposal). This includes gathering and analyzing local, regional, and international dynamics, formulating and testing hypotheses, and developing recommendations for presentation to client management. From there, you will implement those recommendations with client team members and report to GMS management as needed. Typical projects may involve upgrading line and staff skills, changing the reporting relationship structure, developing improved processes and procedures, and instituting rigorous target-setting, and working with local embassies or consulates. You will work with the client to realize immediate savings by building and executing network strategies and leveraging networks to achieve higher levels of effectiveness and efficiency. In this position, you will advise both senior individuals at client organizations and existing client service teams on driving transformational change toward a resilient international supply chain.

Master’s degree in international trade and commerce, international development, international relations, global supply chain management, marine transportation, maritime logistics and security, or a similar advanced degree is preferred.

10+ years of Supply Chain Management and/or consulting experience

Professional experience in negotiation, business development, Automotive, Industrial/Consumer Goods, Retail or General Merchandising, Project Cargo, Bulk Commodities, and Terminal Operations.

Led or had a core role in projects in one of the following areas: design and implementation of logistics strategy, network design and optimization, transportation, warehouse design and optimization, supply chain planning and management processes, supply chain modeling and optimization, and customs clearance.

Hands-on experience collaborating with foreign diplomatic officials, economic development agencies, port authorities and terminal operations, warehousing, cold-chain, and optimizing all value chain stages.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and fostering a can-do, collaborative team environment.

Willingness to work and live overseas.

Local language proficiency is a plus.

Click apply to send your resume and a cover letter to and note “Southeast Asia” and the job announcement number in the subject line.

Listing reference: manco_000746

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 31 July 2025

Job category: Others: Education and Training

Location: Durban

Contract: Fixed Term Contract

EE position: No

MANCOSA, a DHET registered and CHE accredited private higher education distance education provider, offering undergraduate and postgraduate business qualifications, has the following vacancy available:ACADEMIC PROGRAMME LEADER: HIGHER CERTIFICATE IN LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT

CORE FUNCTIONS INCLUDE:

To provide efficient direction and oversight for the Higher Certificate in Logistics Management programme. This role involves a range of duties focused on ensuring the program's success and excellence, while also providing support for the academic and professional development of students and the School of Supply Chain Management. Specifically, the position requires leadership of the programme, encompassing the following aspects:

• Programme Management and Leadership : Align with MANCOSA’s vision, mission, and strategy. Establish and maintain programme philosophy, linking it to the institutional vision and mission. Oversee programme lifecycle management, design, and manage the programme’s teaching and learning strategy, and handle programme budget management. Collaborate with marketing and student enrolment to communicate the programme’s value proposition.
• Programme Planning and Administration : Work closely with the Institutional Planning Department. Identify suitable academics for content development, delivery, and assessment. Ensure quality control of programme information on the website and prospectus. Prepare and plan for Work Integrated Learning (WIL) placements, if applicable.
• Programme Admissions and Delivery : Manage semesterly admissions in line with enrolment plans. Apply programme and institutional Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and rules. Facilitate webinars and oversee assessment development and marking.
• Stakeholder Engagement, Development, and Recognition : Induct academic staff and promote appropriate community engagement initiatives and activities.
• Student Engagement and Success : Provide programme specific career guidance in collaboration with the Career Centre.
• Programme Intelligence : Gather and analyse longitudinal programme and student performance data to feedback into lifecycle management. Report on trend analysis, benchmarking, student throughput, retention, articulation, and dropout rates.
• Programme Governance : Participate in programme cyclical reviews in collaboration with the process owner (Programme Quality Monitoring). Monitor, evaluate, and manage risks associated with the programme.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Essential Qualification : Postgraduate degree specializing in Supply Chain Management or Logistics Management, Master's degree in Supply Chain Management or Logistics Management.
• Preferred Qualification : Doctoral degree (NQF Level 10).

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

• 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.

ADVANTAGES:

• 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.

GENERAL:

Candidates should demonstrate academic acumen and provide relevant expertise within the scope of Logistics Management.