Yard Controller
Listing reference: bdnam_000091
Listing status: Closed
Apply by: 31 March 2023
Position summary
Industry: Distribution, Transport & Logistics
Job category: Others: Transport and Logistics
Location: Walvisbay
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: To be discussed
EE position: No
Introduction
Rennies Consolidated is an equal opportunity employer with offices based in Walvis Bay. The Company currently has a vacancy in its container depot division, and is looking for a suitable Yard Controller, to join its ranks as soon as possible. This position will report directly to the Depot Supervisor.
Job description
The Yard Controller will be responsible for the container yard and dry repair team, and controlling of the container yard processes/ flows according to established procedures and methods. Ensuring adherence to safety requirements by all parties on the yard.
· Oversight of container yard and structural repair teams and ongoing daily planning of output for each section.
· Coordinate and plan container traffic (road and rail) - receiving, inspections, special instructions and repairs, FIFO stacking and releasing incl. bulk resupply and evacs.
· Allocation of handling equipment and responsible utilization and care thereof.
· Use of computer-generated container tracking system and documents, repair reporting, monitoring of stock levels, customer reporting.
· Coordinating container flows for repair bays and maintenance inspections.
· Controls for repair materials, tools, equipment, and work areas.
· Ability to resolve operational issues and promptly escalate when required.
· After hours and weekend overtime will be required
Minimum requirements
- 5 years’ experience in container yard operations or related.
- Computer literate, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel & Outlook).
- Grade 12 certificate and
- Driver’s license is mandatory
- Namibian Citizen
- Skills: High interpersonal and customer care
Kindly note that no email or paper documents will be accepted. Interested Applicants should apply on: http://nieis.namibiaatwork.gov.na or 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.
Closing date: 31 March 2023