MANAGER CARGO & PORT SERVICES – Botswana Railways

Botswana Railways invites fully qualified Professionals, with a good track record of accomplishment to apply for the below positions tenable at our Headquarters, in Mahalapye.

MANAGER CARGO & PORT SERVICES

Main Purpose of the Job:

The role is overly responsibly for oversight of the development, implementation and growth logistical services related to shipments and cargo. The role works collaboratively across departments and locations to develop, align and implement Rail logistic services to improve rail efficiencies, customer satisfaction and the company’s bottom-line.

Position Requirements

Educational: A bachelor’s degree in logistics Management or business.
Experience: A minimum of 5 years of experience in logistics, production scheduling is desired. Experience in Rail logistics would be an added advantage.Knowledge of MS Packages.

Key Performance Areas

• To lead a team which manages the operations of BR dry Ports
• Drives the Botswana Railways Parcels’ service mandate.
• Builds strong relationships with key internal, external customers & authorities to achieve key targets and Deadlines
• Manages resources, implements standards, and successfully leads negotiations with equipment suppliers, Local/Regional Logistics companies and other Railway Administrators to optimize efficiencies.
• Ensures compliance with rail logistical regulations
• Drives continuous improvement by identifying ways to streamline processes, reduce waste, enhance safety, customer service, and cost savings.
• Establishes relationships with all railway administrators to enable problem solving related to logistics’ delays
• Analyzes root cause on cost, identifies impacting actions and drives the implementation of cost saving initiatives across the team
• Increases customer satisfaction by improving the operational & commercial work and communication standards on service delivery

Competencies

• Accurate Self-Insight
• Business acumen
• Coaching skills
• Customer Orientation
• Decision making
• Planning and organising skills
• Results Orientation
• Team Development