Logistics Controller

Our client in the mining industry is looking for two (2) Logistics Controllers to join their dynamic team. There are two 1-year contract positions initially renewable.

Required Education and Experience

• High School Diploma (or equivalent) or higher
• One (1) year of related working experience.
• Fluent in English, Chinese, or French
• Good computer skills
• Knowledge of any ERP system is a plus
• Good communication skills are a must (verbal and written)
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and perform multiple tasks
• Ability to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions.
• Must be RSA citizen or resident

Essential Functions

• Assisting and monitoring the offloading of the mine’s cargo from the vessels with appointed freight forwarded or warehouse.
• Countercheck the quantity of the goods received from the vessel and report to the company logistics team immediately if any damages or losses from the vessel.
• Countercheck the goods delivery list from the supplier.
• Monitor the safe loading of cargo onto the truck in port.
• Monitor the unpacking of containers in the warehouse
• Monitor the load efficiency of trucks in the bond warehouse
• Prepare some paperwork with the warehouse as per the mini-sites requirement.
• Maintains an awareness of all occupational hazards and safety precautions. Follows safety practices and recognizes hazards
• SAP or other system data entry as required.
• May implement Supply Chain strategies as required

Competencies
1. Technical Capacity
2. Basic international logistics acknowledge
3. Communication Proficiency
4. Ethical Conduct
5. Problem Solving/Analysis
6. Strategic Thinking

Supervisory Responsibility
This position has supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

This job operates in or out of the office, some physical checks and assistance with physical logistics operations should be outdoor, and some admin and paperwork should be done indoors. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines. Challenges • Work closely with all the mine's appointed warehouse and freight forwarder, and also monitor their operation then report to mine-site frequently and timely • Most of the work scope should be the physical logistics operation instead of admin work.
Physical Demands
• Personal protective equipment is required when performing work in an outdoor or plant environment, including a heart hat, hearing protection, safety glasses, safety footwear, and other protective equipment as required.
• The company promotes a drug/alcohol-free work environment through the use of mandatory pre-employment drug testing and ongoing random drug testing.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a contract position, Monday through Friday. Evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.