SUMMARY:
Looking for a skilled and reliable Operations Assistant and Driver with 5+ years of driving experience, to work in a fast-paced environment at the Port of Richards Bay in KwaZulu Natal.
POSITION INFO:
Job Title: Operations Assistant and Driver
Report to: General Manager
Seniority Level: Mid Career (2 - 4 yrs exp)
Region: KwaZulu Natal
Location: Richards Bay
Type: Fixed Term (Possibility for Permanent)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Attend to ships and vessels at the Port of Richards Bay, serving as the local representative of the ship owner.
- Communicate relevant information from the office to onboard personnel, utilizing local knowledge to enhance operational efficiency.
- Create, extend, and finalize hotel reservations and other supplier bookings as needed.
- Leverage local knowledge to meet the principal's requirements with the highest level of efficiency.
- Facilitate access for local suppliers to the port, coordinating multiple deliveries and ensuring permits are passed at the vessel for port users through our company.
- Oversee the delivery and collection of luggage, spare parts, crew effects and packages between the office, vessels, airports, and head office.
- Ensure timely vehicle servicing and maintain vehicles in good condition.
- Acknowledge and respond to emails promptly, prioritizing action items and maintaining strong internal communication with team members and operators.
- Keep clients and operations teams informed about vessel status to ensure timely arrangements.
- Monitor all requirements and instructions from owners, preparing daily updated requirement lists for the owner's review and confirmation.
- Ensure the back office filing database is updated regularly.
- Take responsibility for ensuring that ships visiting the port receive all required goods and services in a timely, efficient, and legally compliant manner.
- Confidently attend meetings daily in a presentable manner and able to speak effectively on behalf of the company.
Requirements and Experience:- South African Citizen
- Valid driver’s Licence (Code 8/ C)
- More than five years driving experience
- Good driving record
- Clean criminal history
- Be able to pass department of transport physical requirements
- Must be able to adhere to fast paced environment
- Must be able to adhere to policies and procedures
- Must be punctual and reliable
- Must be very organized and accurate with regards to tasks on hand.
