Job
description
DHL International
Botswana (PTY) Ltd. seeks a mature, seasoned professional to assume the role of
a Country
Operations Manager. The posit
ion is based in Gaborone.
Requirements
As a Country
Operations Manager your role will be to assist the General Manager to oversee
the strategic management of DHL Services related activities. In addition the
incumbent is responsible for overall management of country vehicle fleet,
security, operational performance (air and ground), country Occupational Health
and Safety, customs affairs matters, operational project management,
operational IT, operational sales support and contractor relationships.
The following key
capabilities/competencies are required: Strategic thinker, numeric skills,
Strong Analytical skills, Effective communication skills/ interpersonal
understanding, Ability to influence and negotiate at senior level, Customer
orientation, Achievement drive and initiative, Excellent business/commercial
acumen, Quality orientation, Conceptual thinking, Budgeting and Cost
controlling skills, Presentation skills, Project Management, Broad Cross
Functional experience, Building Interpersonal relationships and Global
Perspective.
Key requirements for
the successful candidate are a Bachelor’s degree in Transport &
Logistics/Aviation, Supply Chain, Business management, IT, Industrial
Engineering or any relevant discipline.
Minimum 8 years
freight/logistics/courier operational experience with proven exposure to the
various mainstream functions (operations, security, HR, finance, aviation
operations). Minimum 5 years proven middle management experience. Good
knowledge of Customs and Excise Act, Rules, Regulations and Procedures. Strong
leadership skills. Excellent communication skills in English. Ability to work
under pressure.
The position reports
to the Country Manager & Operations Director Sub Sahara Africa. This is a
challenging people management role in a highly pressurized environment.
Closing
date and application instructions
If you are
interested, please send your CV (in word format) to Nohle.Matlala@dhl.com
before Friday, 19 June 2015.
Should you
not be contacted within 2 weeks from the closing date, consider your
application unsuccessful.
