LBSF - Operations Agent
Listing reference: bdnam_000106
Listing status: Closed
Apply by: 31 July 2023
Position summary
Industry: Distribution, Transport & Logistics
Job category: Others: Transport and Logistics
Location: Karas Region
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: To be discussed
EE position: No
Introduction
Lüderitz Bay Shipping and Forwarding (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 vessel port calls efficiently
· Coordinate the supply and delivery of goods and services to vessels/ port-based clients.
· 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
· Plan and manage CTM.
· Coordinate crew changes
· Ad hoc duties
Minimum requirements
The successful applicant must meet the following criteria:
· Minimum Grade 12 completed
· 3- 5 years Ships Agency experience with sound knowledge and understanding of Port Agency work.
· Excellent Maritime knowledge
· Code B or higher driver’s license; valid and unendorsed
· Degree in Logistics or related field would be an advantage
· Strong written and oral skills with outstanding interpersonal skills
· 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
· Systems & Regulatory Exposure: Namibian Ports Authority, DMA, Immigration and Customs regulations.
Kindly note that no email or paper documents will be accepted. Interested Applicants should apply on: https://bidvestnamibia.ci.hr/applicant or http://nieis.namibiaatwork.gov.na
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.
Closing date: 31 July 2023