Deputy Director: Maritime and Intermodal Logistics: Freight and Logistics (3-year contract post)

Job Facts

Location Western Cape Cape Town
Closing Date 07 Sept 2026
Posted 15 August 2026
Minimum Education An approriate 3-year National Diploma (equivalent or higher qualification)
Industry Government, Public Service

Minimum Requirements

  • An approriate 3-year National Diploma (equivalent or higher qualification)
  • A minimum of 3 years management experience in Freight, logistics or Maritime Planning or Operations.
  • Knowledge of and working experience with the legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that have a bearing on the line functions
  • Multimodal freight, transport logistics , or sub-sector specific knowledge
  • information systems that aid in the management of knowledge and information pertaining to the line function
  • project management
  • operational management practices
  • procurement and tendering processes
  • p olicy development , and operational management, monitoring and review processes
  • modern systems of governance and administration
  • pu blic service procedures, processes and systems.
  • Skills: Numeracy, Literacy, Computer Literacy, Language, Project Management, Budgeting and Financial Management, Intergovernmental Coordination, and Stakeholder Engagement.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement maritime and port strategic frameworks and projects
  • Manage coordination and collaboration with freight stakeholders
  • Manage port performance data, information systems and digital tools
  • Plan and manage the work of and account for the overall performance of the Sub-Directorate
  • People Management
  • Financial Management.