Impact Talent, a globally recognized shipping and logistics organization, is seeking a General Manager – Logistics & Freight Forwarding to spearhead its expansion and lead the establishment of a new logistics division in South Africa. As a leader in the industry, our mission is to drive innovation and excellence in logistics, shaping the future of end-to-end logistics solutions by leveraging our extensive network and strong market presence.

As the General Manager – Logistics & Freight Forwarding, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing the company’s logistics strategy across South Africa. Your responsibilities will include identifying new business opportunities in logistics, freight forwarding, and supply chain solutions. You will develop compelling business cases that drive sustainable growth and profitability while positioning the company as a market leader in door-to-door logistics solutions.

Furthermore, you will oversee the establishment of logistics operations including warehousing, trucking, and intermodal solutions. Building and managing a reliable network of partners to ensure seamless supply chain integration. You will optimize logistics processes to improve efficiency and cost-effectiveness while developing innovative multimodal transport solutions tailored to customer needs.

We are looking for a dynamic professional with deep knowledge of South Africa’s logistics industry, an entrepreneurial vision to identify opportunities for business growth, strategic thinking skills for data-driven decision-making, leadership excellence to inspire teams towards outstanding results, and a commitment to delivering world-class service through building long-term partnerships.

This high-impact leadership role offers autonomy to lead with creativity, develop market-leading solutions, drive growth in a fast-growing industry while enjoying competitive compensation reflective of your expertise. If you are ready to take on this game-changing role that goes beyond just a job but offers a career-defining opportunity to shape the future of logistics in South Africa—apply now! Let's start the conversation about how you can lead, innovate, and leave your mark on the industry.

Key Job Requirements:

• Deep knowledge of South Africa’s logistics, shipping, and freight forwarding industry
• Experience in cross-border operations
• Strong expertise in data-driven decision-making
• Ability to identify opportunities and execute strategies
• Strong business acumen
• Confidence in driving teams towards outstanding results

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Identify new business opportunities in logistics, freight forwarding, and supply chain solutions
• Develop and implement innovative multimodal transport solutions tailored to customer needs
• Build and manage a reliable network of partners to ensure seamless supply chain integration
• Lead contract negotiations with win-win partnerships

Skills:

• Logistics industry knowledge
• Strategic thinking
• Data-driven decision-making
• Leadership skills
• Customer service excellence

Seniority Level: Executive Level

Job Functions: Operations

• Business Development
• Supply Chain Management

Industries : Logistics & Freight Forwarding