Operations Agent
Listing reference: bdnam_000078
Listing status: Closed
Apply by: 24 December 2022
Position summary
Industry: Freight, Import & Export
Job category: Transport, Logistics and Freight
Location: Karas Region
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: to be discussed
EE position: No
Introduction
Lüderitz Bay Shipping and Forwarding a division of Manica Group Namibia (Pty) Ltd. , an equal opportunity employer, is looking for a suitably qualified Operations Agent to join its ranks as soon as possible.
Job description
The successful applicant will be expected to attend to vessel husbandry matters, crew changes and other general port agency tasks. This position will report to the Branch Supervisor.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
· Planning and coordinating of land-based activities & vessel port calls efficiently
· Preparing and presenting professional vessel D/A quotations and liaison with principals
· Coordinating efficient cargo operations
· Cutting and releasing principal Bills of Lading
· Conducting efficient authority liaison
Minimum requirements
· Minimum Grade 12 completed
· One (1) year tertiary qualification in Supply Chain/Business Management
· Three (3) years minimum Ships Agency experience with sound knowledge and understanding of Port Agency work
· Code B or higher driver’s license; valid and unendorsed
· Strong written and oral skills with outstanding interpersonal skills as interaction with a wide variety of persons from different backgrounds and cultures is required
· Ability to effectively manage high volumes of electronic communication
· Highly organized with the ability to effectively handle multiple tasks at once
· Motivated and able to work overtime to adapt to fluid ship port schedules
· Own transport will be advantageous
Kindly note that no email or paper documents will be accepted. Interested Applicants should apply on: https://bidvestnamibia.ci.hr/applicant
Only shortlisted candidates with relevant supporting documents attached to their application will be contacted for interviews. Candidates from designated groups defined in the Affirmative Action Act (1998) are encouraged to apply.