DSV Vacancies

Today, we add value to our customers’ entire supply chain by transporting, storing, packaging, re-packaging, processing and clearing all types of goods. We work every day from our many offices in more than 80 countries to ensure a steady supply of goods to production lines, outlets, stores and consumers all over the world. Our reach is global yet our presence is local and close to our customers.  

Location: ZAF – East London, Lower Chester Rd Unit BE 5/6
Job Posting Title: Manager, Branch 
Time Type: Full Time

SUMMARY

Manage the staff, clients and deliverables of the branch ensuring that it is aligned with the overall objectives of the organization and the resources are fully utilized to ensure optimal delivery of services to our clients.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage the delivery of the organizations objectives through communication, measurement and motivation of the staff

• To interface with shared functions ensuring continues cooperation and interactions with these functions
• To manage and deliver on clients commitments based on local, national and global strategy
• To manage cost and productivity within the branch ensuring that efficiency and effectiveness is at the order of the day
• To ensure compliance to internal and external controls and other KPI’s set at global and local level
• To deliver on the bottom line budget commitment to ensure that the business unit budget is met
• To identify opportunities and risks within the business that may impact the business environment and ability to deliver to shareholder commitments
• Managing people’s performance and growth to create a sustainable business environment
• Adherence to deadlines and schedules.
• Managing and controlling resources and risk management.
• Administrative duties relevant to the position.
• Interacting with customers at all levels – in person and telephonically.
• Maintain existing systems processes and controls with continuous improvement. 

Operational Performance: 

• Actively managing daily operational performance to consistently achieve performance metric targets 
• Delivering on client and internal requirements.
• Internal stakeholder communication management, ensure agreed to meetings, conference calls and forums are planned  and conducted internally as agreed to by all stakeholders, this is an ongoing requirement.
• Customer dissatisfaction process, analyze failures with regards to deliveries, client complaints, damages etc to determine root cause and corrective actions.
   

QUALIFICATIONS  

• Completed Matric / Grade 12
• Supply Chain / Logistics / Administration diploma / certificate an added advantage

 COMPUTER SKILLS 

• Intermediate Excel skills
• CargoWise – Essential/Basic
• VFT – Advantage
• Warehouse Management System – Advantage
• Sound Information technology with ability to quickly learn new systems

 
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• At least 4 years’ experience in Freight Forwarding, Customs Brokerage (both Air and Seafreight)
• Tracking and Tracing systems working experience, escalations of incidents or out-of-time windows
• Experience in Planning of loads 
• Ability to work in cross-functional teams
• Be able to work overtime
• Excellent telephone etiquette
• Excellent administration skills required
• Ability to think pro-actively and under extreme pressure
• Ability to ensure attention to detail / accuracy 
• Ability to manage multiple shipments at the same time 
• Strong relationship building skills
• Commercial & financial: Sound financial acumen and experience in adherence to applying rate structure to shipments
• Communication & conflict management skills to successfully deal with all levels, age groups and cultures of people – both internal and external (at least 1 year), exceptional communication skills – both speaking and writing
• Supporting and Co-operating including working well with people and adhering to principles and values
• Organising and Executing which includes planning, organising, delivering results & adhering to processes & procedures adhering to principles and values
• Client specific experience (Refractory materials), be able to manage process between client and all other divisions
• Ability to work under pressure
• Team player

Branch Manager, Solutions – Kempton Park

DSV – Global transport and logistics
In 1976, ten independent hauliers joined forces and founded DSV in Denmark. Since then, DSV has evolved to become the world’s 3rd largest supplier of global solutions within transport and logistics. Today, we add value to our customers’ entire supply chain by transporting, storing, packaging, re-packaging, processing and clearing all types of goods. We work every day from our many offices in more than 80 countries to ensure a steady supply of goods to production lines, outlets, stores and consumers all over the world. Our reach is global yet our presence is local and close to our customers.  

Location: Kempton Park
Job Posting Title: Branch Manager, Solutions
Time Type: Full time

Minimum Requirements

Grade 12

• 4-year Engineering, Logistics or Supply Chain Management degree, or 4- year equivalent diploma (BTECH) plus 5 years’ experience OR;

• 7 to 10 years minimum relevant experience in industry with in-depth experience in all job-related requirements listed below Advantageous

 Highly effective working knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems Highly proficient in Excel/Powepoint for data management and reporting

 Cargorite knowledge will be a huge advantage

Job Related Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in Warehousing: • Experience in Supply chain and logistics; • Operations: Extensive knowledge and hands on skill related to Inbound, Stock Management, Outbound / Order Fulfilment, Return processes and effective Packaging; • Stock Management includes: Audits (perpetual and wall to wall), SKU Master maintenance, SKU Consolidation, Slotting (based on ABC analysis, volumetric and product categorization), Space Utilization & Density Measurement, Pick-face Replenishment Strategies and daily DSV system to Client system variance measurement, investigation and alignment; • Problem Solving: Effective Root Cause Analysis, Problem Solving and implementation of Corrective and Preventative Measures; • Management: Must be able to do all managerial functions (Planning, Organizing, Leading, Controlling, Monitoring) independently, effectively and reliably; • Communication: Must communicate effectively (written and verbal) to manage and meet both internal and external customer expectations; Page 2 of 5 • Compliance: Must ensure full site compliance, including the following: DSV Policies, Regulations, Work Instructions, Maintenance Schedule and Local Authority requirements; • Stress and Conflict Management: Must have effective techniques and/or skills to manage conflict, cope with stress and work effectively under constant pressure; • Quality Management and CIP: Knowledge and experience of QMS such as ISO 9001, 14001, 18001, as well as Continuous Improvement Processes and Risk Management; • Commercial: Must have effective commercial acumen and experience to manage Client and Supplier Contracts, SLA’s and Risk; • Daily management of Adidas Onsite DC Operations team with the ability to manage expectations. • Financial: Must have effective financial acumen to develop budget, ensure tight cost control (incl. all facets of procurement) and ensure consistent on time revenue collection to meet or exceed budget; • Ensure monthly Billing is prepared for Finance according to Billing processes and Rate cards • HR and IR: Must be able to effectively lead, train, develop, performance measure and performance manage all subordinates to ensure high morale, productivity and retention. This includes advanced knowledge of Industrial Relations and Processes; • Ability to work extended hour’s and over weekends when required • Own vehicle and driver’s license • Be prepared to travel and even move to another site in Gauteng 

Added Advantages for this role

• Good team player
• Must be able to build and lead a team
• Must be able to work in a diverse environment
• Retail warehouse experience

Main purpose of the role

Manage all aspects of contract logistics operation to ensure: • Budget revenue and EBIT targets consistently met or exceeded; • Daily cost control, including actual heads not exceeding authorized, Aligning overtime with Client approval and Billing • Contractual obligations and SLA/s consistently achieved; o Maintain operational performance in line with client agreed SLA o Maintain Internal KPI’s. • Credibility and trust relationship developed with client/s resulting in satisfied client/s that renew with DSV; • Multi-skilled, motivated and productive staff with low staff turnover; • All aspects of compliance, including HSE and QMS managed and compliant at all times; • Extremely high stock integrity with both bin and count accuracy meeting or exceeding client SLA. • Take ownership & manage a multiclient warehousing operation, in line with DSV policies & strategies • Implement, maintain & improve best industry warehousing practices • Identify, drive and implement improvements in support of productivity & cost savings. • Managing Sigma projects to ensure initiatives are delivered on time. • To effectively manage the operation in terms of operational performance, people management, quality management, health & safety compliance and financial performance. • Ability to engage at a tactical and strategic level whilst building strong relationships with the client/s. • Support and actively participate in development services and solutions to complement DSV’s offering with the Retail vertical.

Duties and Responsibilities

Manage and take ownership of operation/s to: • Consistently achieve or exceed EBIT targets; • Ensure high level of training and safety awareness on site to avoid safety incidents whereby people, equipment or facility are accidentally harmed; • Ensure daily system to system stock on hand recon and alignment between DSV and client systems, and immediate investigation and CAPA for any variances; • Ensure invoicing is accurate and supported with suitable back-up documentation, and avoid credit notes wherever possible; • Drive monthly cost reviews, tracking and trend measurement at line item level to ensure costs are challenged and every effort is made to avoid or reduce them from month to month; • Ensure all unavoidable costs are controlled and fully recovered where possible via accurate and on time invoices, and all revenue is received on time and in full from clients with remittance supplied; • Maintain operational performance and contractual compliance to consistently achieve agreed SLA & KPI’s and avoid any claims for losses and damages; • Ensure Stock Management processes are carried out and objectives are met on a daily basis. This includes daily replenishments, cycle counting (including empty bin checks) and SKU consolidation; • Maintain frequent and excellent communication and effective expectation management with client; • Ensure all client queries are documented, addressed and feedback provided to client within 24 hours; • Maintain Internal and External Reporting of accurate and high-quality content and format; • Identify, drive and implement improvements in support of productivity & cost savings (aligned to DSV SIGMA); • Effectively manage the operation in terms of financial performance, operational process adherence, HSE / Legal compliance (health, safety & environment), constant audit readiness and compliant safety incident reporting (on time and in full); • Effectively manage Quality Management Systems (ISO) in accordance with DSV company policies, procedures and specific audit requirements; • Ensure Corrective and Preventative Action reports and register are kept up to date; • Ensure facility, processes and documentation in constant audit readiness so that we always pass audits with no major findings. Audits include ISO, Ops Assessments and TAPA; • Proactively maintain all facility, equipment and systems to ensure safety and business continuity; • Effectively performance manage and lead your team to ensure they are trained, productive and have high morale, with full adherence to Site Rules, BCEA, LRA and DSV code of conduct; • Ensure regular documented two-way communication sessions with management and supervision of all areas (at least weekly); • Ensure effective succession planning in place down to and including team leader level; • Maintain and drive culture of Ops Excellence with ongoing OTP, SPQRCE and 5S (housekeeping) in Workplace; • Maintain a staff recognition program with monthly feedback; • Ensure all people on your site (clients, staff, contractors, visitors etc.) fully adhere at all times to DSV Site Rules, OHSA and good safety practice to safeguard their health, DSV and client property, and prevent resultant claims; • Ensure MHE is shared and utilized as much as possible, all underutilized MHE is returned, and MHE is well maintained and not damaged at any time whilst on site.

Sales Representative – Pinetown

DSV – Global transport and logistics
In 1976, ten independent hauliers joined forces and founded DSV in Denmark. Since then, DSV has evolved to become the world’s 3rd largest supplier of global solutions within transport and logistics. Today, we add value to our customers’ entire supply chain by transporting, storing, packaging, re-packaging, processing and clearing all types of goods. We work every day from our many offices in more than 80 countries to ensure a steady supply of goods to production lines, outlets, stores and consumers all over the world. Our reach is global yet our presence is local and close to our customers.   

Location: [[KwaZulu Natal]]
Job Posting Title: [[Account Manager, New]] 
Time Type: [[Full Time]]

Main Purpose of The Role:

Sell the services and solutions for the company.

Duties and Responsibilities:

•    Maintain and grow a strong client base.

•    Find new business opportunities 

•    Maintain a healthy pipeline for future deals

•    Respond to new and current client base regarding complaints and service enquiries

•    Be a brand ambassador that represents the company’s brand and values

•    Demonstrates advanced product knowledge

•    Adheres to any and all company policies and procedures

Minimum Requirements: (non-negotiable when screening)

•    Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the logistics industry

•    Sales achievements and skills attained within the industry

•    Skills of achieving targets and generating new leads

•    Strong negotiating and selling skills

•    Be well-groomed and presentable.

•    Have excellent people skills and intuitive to client’s needs.

•    Computer literate in software such as Microsoft Office (Word/Excel).
•    Experience in developing leads and researching potential clients
•    Working well as part of a bigger sales team but also able to deliver and work independently.
•    Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability in giving presentations.

Essential Qualifications: 
•    Matric / Grade 12
•    Proven track record of successful Sales
•    Any post-matric qualifications in sales will be an added advantage.

Advantageous Qualifications: 
•    Great written and Verbal communication skills
•    Time management and prioritization skills to meet deadlines and closes sales in a timely manner.
•    Willingness to adapt and implement new sales methods and strategies
•    Product knowledge
•    Quick thinking to provide creative solutions that address customers’ needs and concerns

Computer packages (please specify whether essential or advantageous)
•    Essential – Microsoft Office full suite

Business Development Manager – Kempton Park

DSV – Global transport and logistics
In 1976, ten independent hauliers joined forces and founded DSV in Denmark. Since then, DSV has evolved to become the world’s 3rd largest supplier of global solutions within transport and logistics. Today, we add value to our customers’ entire supply chain by transporting, storing, packaging, re-packaging, processing and clearing all types of goods. We work every day from our many offices in more than 80 countries to ensure a steady supply of goods to production lines, outlets, stores and consumers all over the world. Our reach is global yet our presence is local and close to our customers.  

Location:OR Tambo, Northern Perimeter Road, Sky Services 
Job Posting Title: Business Development Manager, Perishable, Sky Services 
Time Type: Full Time 

Main purpose of role

The main purpose of the role is to gain new business in the market as well as maintain new business secured whilst increasing the logistics spend of each customer.

Ability to compile rates proposals/Estimates and presentations.

Ability to conduct customer implementation.

All administrative functions within the sales environment. Eg: Estimates and rates proposals

Duties and responsibilities

Attend and complete the designated training for this program

Executive level engagement

Operational implementation of new business signed.

Contract negotiations

Profit maximization

Tender, proposal and contract development

Stakeholder account and relationship management

Business value propositions

Consultative selling

Opportunity analysis and qualification

Fulfill reporting requirements including but not limited to CRM Tool management

Job related requirements.

Minimum of 3 – 5 years sales experience in Logistics, Supply Chain Forwarding/Shipping Line. Air/Ocean Reefer/Perishable sales or Airline exposure will be an advantage.

Electives

Good communication, negotiation and presentation skills

Tertiary Qualification

Sales Courses

Computer packages

Basic excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft word

IT Specialist, Test Analyst, Road Logistics – Kempton Park

DSV – Global transport and logistics
In 1976, ten independent hauliers joined forces and founded DSV in Denmark. Since then, DSV has evolved to become the world’s 3rd largest supplier of global solutions within transport and logistics. Today, we add value to our customers’ entire supply chain by transporting, storing, packaging, re-packaging, processing and clearing all types of goods. We work every day from our many offices in more than 80 countries to ensure a steady supply of goods to production lines, outlets, stores and consumers all over the world. Our reach is global yet our presence is local and close to our customers.  

Location: ZAF – Kempton Park, Serengeti Blvd (DSV Park Gauteng)
Job Posting Title: IT Specialist, Test Analyst, Road Logistics 
Time Type: Full Time

Main Purpose of the Role

The end-to-end testing of all DSV Mounties in-house applications as part of the SDLC process prior to deployment to Production Environment. 
This includes functional-, regression-, integration testing with client IT teams as well as UAT with the relevant stakeholders

Duties and Responsibilities

Create test plans and test cases for projects and change requests off requirements and technical specification documents.
Peer review test documents
Test all systems using a combination of test techniques (white box, black box, functional, data, integration, regression, load etc.)
Test for data seeding through databases for end to end testing
Assist internal and external customers with End to End integration testing
Partake in UAT with relevant stakeholders when needed
Defects logging, retesting and closure in JIRA/XRay software package
Test progress reporting in JIRA/Xray software package
Contributes to the continuous improvement of the Test process and methodologies

Basic Minimum Requirements

Matric/Grade 12 – Non Negotiable

BSc / BComm degree or 3-year Diploma (added advantage)

Minimum 3 years testing experience
Customer Service, including Effective customer engagement
Experience in Software Testing Tools – JIRA/X-ray or similar
Understanding/testing of Web services (SOAP and API); Service Oriented Architecture
Testing via Applications UI and/or SOAP UI
MS SQL – Query writing, reporting

Electives (advantageous)

Experience in a logistics/distribution company
Experience in support of production systems would be advantageous
ISEB ISTQB Advanced certificate in software testing
Understanding of Psuedocode

Business Analysis Experience
Broad Software Development Life Cycle exposure

Skills / Competencies
Adhering to agreed deadlines
Assertiveness, combined with patience and tolerance, Pro-active problem solver, showing initiative
Must apply excellent communication & problem-solving skills.
Attention to detail and adherence to processes is critical

Business Development Manager – Kempton Park

DSV – Global transport and logistics
In 1976, ten independent hauliers joined forces and founded DSV in Denmark. Since then, DSV has evolved to become the world’s 3rd largest supplier of global solutions within transport and logistics. Today, we add value to our customers’ entire supply chain by transporting, storing, packaging, re-packaging, processing and clearing all types of goods. We work every day from our many offices in more than 80 countries to ensure a steady supply of goods to production lines, outlets, stores and consumers all over the world. Our reach is global yet our presence is local and close to our customers.   

Location: Kempton Park
Job Posting Title: Business Development Manager, DAS and Air & Sea
Time Type: Full Time

Main purpose of role

Responsible for our key clients, to retain and grow our existing business and deliver on our retention and sales growth strategy for SSA & Zambia specific trade lane. Develop Africa growth within cross trade and ocean development into and out of Africa.

Job related requirements.

• To meet or exceed personal growth/ development targets with an acceptable profit and risk profile to contribute to the overall business target – All responsible business units.
• Understand and identify key stakeholders within the industry and build relationships at all levels as well as with industry bodies.
• Work closely with all business units to develop customized solutions that differentiate DSV in the market.
• Manage and grow the Cross Border markets (BLNE countries, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Malawi, Mozambique, Angola, Tanzania & DRC)
• Manage and grow the DSV Africa Service trade lanes development pipeline (Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia, Zambia, Malawi & DRC) of new business opportunities and ensure targets are achieved for each financial year.
• Manage and grow the Zambia markets (Copperbelt specifically)
• Ownership of the tender process for all opportunities.
• Keep updated with DSV Global and country specific developments and legislation that could impact trade with existing and potential clients.
• Competitor analysis and market data analysis to ensure continuous improvement and enhancement to the value proposition.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance and requirements on key trade lanes servicing the SSA trade.
• Ensure deadlines are met and able to positively influence internal stakeholders to achieve the result.
• Create, execute, and deliver on the sales strategy within Africa by identifying and sourcing profitable new business opportunities.
• Mitigate risk by ensuring detailed implementation of projects and new business within the business.
• Coordinating skilled resources to deliver on retention and sales growth strategy in general.
• Monthly reporting internally to all stakeholders
• Support operational teams in industry related questions/requirements (point of escalation)
• Support and initiate sales initiatives/sales staff in gaining or retaining clients.
• Able to travel nationally, regionally, and internationally when required.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Proven track record of sales achievement and existing customer retention at a senior level within supply chain
   

Added Advantages

• BCOM or Diploma in Logistics

• Sales / Marketing / Supply Chain or Logistics Management Qualification
• MS Dynamics
• Vast SSA experience operationally and pricing capabilities
• Ability to put together solutions in a highly competitive and pressurized industry.

Tertiary Qualification and experience

• Proven track record in working towards and meeting sales growth targets.
• Minimum 5-10 years’ experience within the logistics/supply chain industry.
• Proven track record in responding to tenders in a procurement environment.
• Matric (essential)

Computer packages

• Basic computer operating skills is an essential
• Office 365 (Teams, OneNote, Forms), MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook

Facility Manager – Cape Town

DSV – Global transport and logistics
In 1976, ten independent hauliers joined forces and founded DSV in Denmark. Since then, DSV has evolved to become the world’s 3rd largest supplier of global solutions within transport and logistics. Today, we add value to our customers’ entire supply chain by transporting, storing, packaging, re-packaging, processing and clearing all types of goods. We work every day from our many offices in more than 80 countries to ensure a steady supply of goods to production lines, outlets, stores and consumers all over the world. Our reach is global yet our presence is local and close to our customers.   

Location: Cape Town
Job Title: Facility Manager (85639)
Time Type: Full Time

Main Purpose of the Role 

• Ensuring minimum downtime at DSV Park Solar City operations and ensuring all preventative & corrective maintenance activities are completed according to plan & budget.
• Manage and take overall responsibility for all maintenance, breakdowns, maintenance personnel and infrastructure for respective area & equipment. Provide a safe and healthy environment for all to work.

 
Job-Related Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience doing Facility Management, maintenance and preventative maintenance.
• Engineering Degree from recognised institution (BEng / BScEng / BEng Tech equivalent / NQF6 Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Refrigeration, HVAC, Automation, Facilities Management)
• Sound knowledge of Electrical, Plumbing, BMS, HVAC Installations & Equipment
• Experience in mechanical and electrical installations
• People management experience: Ability to manage maintenance staff supporting Operations.
• Experience in creating and Managing Budget to maintain the facility with preventative maintenance plans and warrantee claims.
• General facility related maintenance & corrective activities
• Vendor SLA management & control
• Ability to work without supervision
• Practical person that is good working with hands
• Honesty and reliability
• High degree of accountability, responsibility with a can-do attitude
• Attention to detail
• Present the company effectively
• Apply effective communication skills
• Demonstrate analytical skills.
• Own transport and valid driver’s license required.
• Assist with Projects and be able to work on multiple projects
• Be able to work in a stressful environment and to able to prioritize tasks
• Team player

Added advantages for this role

• Ability to manage small/medium/large projects with multiple stakeholders and contractors and any other routine jobs such as repairing lights and electrical circuits in an office environment.
• Working with Conveyers, belting, sortation systems and auto baggers would be an advantage.
• Replacing of parts and keeping ordering and managing critical spares for multiple pieces of equipment.
• Practical & hands-on and advance problem-solving skills.
• Experience in Contract Management and the interpretation and implementation of contracts with suppliers.

Required Qualification(s) – Advantageous

• Completed apprenticeship
• SHEQ experience 

Computer literacy & additional computer skills

• Microsoft Office – Advanced 
• BMS, PLCs, Facility Management Systems, DALI Systems

 
Duties and Responsibilities 

• Root cause identification and investigation for issues reported by users and provide analysis of findings to support trouble shooting and prevent downtime.
• Consult with internal departments, Vendors and Suppliers to plan equipment downtime for service or maintenance. Provides support to vendors with onsite identification of possible faults or breakdowns.
• Performing a daily Preventative maintenance checklist for key equipment. Using scheduled daily downtime during lunch breaks to complete a list of daily checks.
• Ensuring spare parts consumed are replenished and that critical spare lists are kept in a managed environment for each supplier.
• Completing safety inspection checklists as per supplier requirements.
• Ensuring all data and records of repairs services for audits are current and a full-service history is kept up to date. Records to be kept in a file for each supplier.
• Assisting with all other emergencies as and when required within the DSV Park Solar City Environment.
• Standby and overtime work in some weekends / outside of business hours as per operational requirements.
• Keeping daily records of work performed to identify trends as well as work split between the different entities.
• Manage attic stock.
• Managing & ensuring safety files are in place & updated/maintained.
• Managing Tickets and Service Levels with Ticket System.
• Managing & prioritize task lists and action items.
• Ensure a high standard of housekeeping is maintained.
• Ensuring spares consumed are replenished and that critical spare lists are kept in a managed environment.
• Ensuring all data for audits are current and a full-service history is kept up to date.
• Budget and Actual Cost Review (provide monthly variance reporting on maintenance budget / actual)
• Expense approvals
• Timesheet and Overtime approval of team
• Management meetings with Role players (OPS, Security, Health and Safety etc.)
• Participative Forum Meetings with all maintenance staff
• Meeting with Suppliers in relation to overall maintenance activities. 

Senior Customer Service Specialist – Kempton Park

DSV – Global transport and logistics
In 1976, ten independent hauliers joined forces and founded DSV in Denmark. Since then, DSV has evolved to become the world’s 3rd largest supplier of global solutions within transport and logistics. Today, we add value to our customers’ entire supply chain by transporting, storing, packaging, re-packaging, processing and clearing all types of goods. We work every day from our many offices in more than 80 countries to ensure a steady supply of goods to production lines, outlets, stores and consumers all over the world. Our reach is global yet our presence is local and close to our customers.   

Location: ZAF – Kempton Park, Serengeti Blvd (DSV Park Gauteng)
Job Posting Title: Senior Customer Service Specialist 
Time Type: Full Time

SUMMARY

This role is to effectively manage all shipments for specific client from order receive, to delivery to final site including interface with 
all divisions to facilite the movements, updating systems and providing reports and invoices to client. 
Managing and arranging the movement of containers from the port to DSV warehouse and to clients’ DC – based on client 
requirements.

Providing quotations for movements as and when requested.
Provide client with monthly reports of all loads executed for client accruals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Receiving shipment details from client, register on VFT and distribute documentation to relevant Air & Sea controller
• Update vessel details for all shipments on a daily basis
• Follow up on process of shipments with Air & Sea
• Update client
• Receipt of Air & Sea VAT invoices for verification and submission to client for payment
• Updating VFT with all documentation relevant to shipments
• Updating CW1 with all supporting documentation where required
• Liaising with Air & Sea to obtain landed cost invoices with supporting documentation
• Verify rates against rate structure
• Create ASN for every shipment to facilitate inventory management 
• Produce DSV Road invoice and landed cost (as per client requirements)
• Monitor update of daily stock sheets to VFT
• Ensure all supporting documentation loaded per shipment
• Monitor the arrival of shipments
• Provide transporter with LTA for X-haul of containers to warehouse
• Monitor empty turn-ins
• Monitor the delivery of containers to the warehouse with the transporter
• Assist with all functions relating to client and DSV Road Cape town branch
• Liaise with Air & Sea and carriers for the movement of containers from the port to DSV and / or client facility and empty turnin
• Provide clients with solutions to streamline the Supply Chain
• Provide quotations as and when required

QUALIFICATIONS  

• Completed Matric / Grade 12
• Supply Chain / Logistics / Administration diploma / certificate an added advantage

 
COMPUTER SKILLS 

• Intermediate Excel skills
• CargoWise – Essential/Basic
• VFT – Advantage
• Warehouse Management System – Advantage
• Sound Information technology with ability to quickly learn new systems

 
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• At least 4 years’ experience in Freight Forwarding, Customs Brokerage (both Air and Seafreight)
• Tracking and Tracing systems working experience, escalations of incidents or out-of-time windows
• Experience in Planning of loads 
• Ability to work in cross-functional teams
• Be able to work overtime
• Excellent telephone etiquette
• Excellent administration skills required
• Ability to think pro-actively and under extreme pressure
• Ability to ensure attention to detail / accuracy 
• Ability to manage multiple shipments at the same time 
• Strong relationship building skills
• Commercial & financial: Sound financial acumen and experience in adherence to applying rate structure to shipments
• Communication & conflict management skills to successfully deal with all levels, age groups and cultures of people – both internal and external (at least 1 year), exceptional communication skills – both speaking and writing
• Supporting and Co-operating including working well with people and adhering to principles and values
• Organising and Executing which includes planning, organising, delivering results & adhering to processes & procedures adhering to principles and values
• Client specific experience (Refractory materials), be able to manage process between client and all other divisions
• Ability to work under pressure
• Team player

Administrative Specialist, Transport Service & Development – Kempton Park

DSV – Global transport and logistics
In 1976, ten independent hauliers joined forces and founded DSV in Denmark. Since then, DSV has evolved to become the world’s 3rd largest supplier of global solutions within transport and logistics. Today, we add value to our customers’ entire supply chain by transporting, storing, packaging, re-packaging, processing and clearing all types of goods. We work every day from our many offices in more than 80 countries to ensure a steady supply of goods to production lines, outlets, stores and consumers all over the world. Our reach is global yet our presence is local and close to our customers.  

Location: Kempton park
Job Posting Title: Administrative Specialist, Transport Service & Development
Time Type: Full time

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12

• Certificate in Finance/Accounting – an Advantage

• Knowledge of WMS systems

• Advanced MS Excel/PowerPoint skills for reporting

• Knowledge of SAP

Job Related Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in invoicing within a highly pressurized environment to a Corporate Customer base • Solid knowledge of financial and accounting procedures/regulations (Debtors & Creditors) •  Weekly & Monthly review of financial status & provisions • Resolving of queries timeously with internal and external stakeholders. • Excellent analytical and numerical skills • Strong accuracy and attention to detail on all job specific tasks • Able to design relevant SOP’s and Work Instructions based on specific customer requirements and processes. •  Able to ensure internal KPI’s and timelines/deadlines are met. • Must be able to meet and manage customer expectations and ensure compliance to Policies and Regulations • Must have the ability to handle conflict on a tactical and operational level. • Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently with all levels of management. • Punctuality and sharp time management skills are essential elements for this position. • Must be able to work under pressure. • Assertive, forward thinking, self-motivated and pro-active • Solution driven/orientated. • Be strong at taking ownership, responsibility, and accountability. • Sense of urgency

Added Advantages for the role

• Financial understanding • Analytical and problem-solving skills • Interpersonal skills • Good verbal and written communication skills • Business ethics • Aptitude of numbers • Excellent understanding of basic accounting • Strong attention to detail to keep accurate accounting entries • Solid organizations skills to keep track of invoices and queries • Customer services skills to work with various internal and external customers • General admin skills, including managing emails, documents, filling and any Adhoc duties that may be required • Exposure to strategic clients and communication channels • Excellent reporting skills • Advances MS Excel skills • Proactively driven to identify, action, and manage on deliverables

Main purpose of the role

This role will be responsible for the management, support, and coordination’s of all invoicing within the Solutions FMS team, relating to the receiving of invoices and the recovery and invoicing, withing the department, including all transport related invoicing. This will relate to all invoices received and the recovery thereof, including but not limited to queries, credits and any other Adhoc requirements. The main purpose of the roll would be to have: • Analytical and problem-solving skills • Good verbal and written communication skills • Excellent understanding of basic finance and accounting • Strong attention to detail to keep accurate accounting entries • Solid organizations skills to keep track of invoices, queries and provisions. (Debtors & Creditors) • Good Customer services skills to work with various internal and external customers • General admin skills, including managing emails, documents, filling and any Adhoc duties that may be required • Exposure to strategic clients and communication channels • Excellent reporting skills to various stakeholders • Advances MS Excel skills • Build and maintain a strong business partnership with the existing customers & transporters. • Consciously looking for value adding opportunities to improve current processes and deliverables as required • Proactively driven to identify, action, and manage on deliverables

Duties and Responsibilities

• Invoicing within a highly pressurized environment to a Corporate Customer base (Invoice management and execution) • Follow up with customers and transporters to ensure that all invoicing is received. • Accurate invoicing to be done to Customer’s once all supporting documents and checks have been finalized. • Credit notes to be captured and processed in correct periods. • Verification of invoices received and data validation. • Resolve queries that may arise in the period that it occurs. • Meet weekly & monthly, finance cut offs and deadlines. • Design, create and maintain relevant SOP’s, Work Instructions etc. for Customer specific requirements and processes. • Internal KPI’s and timelines to be met and to have a deep understanding and execution of contractual SLAs & KPI’s • Ensure all supporting documentation are uploaded onto the internal invoicing system. • Develop a strong, trusting relationship with customers and transporters. • Adherence to HSE compliance and responsibilities. • Adherence to tasks not stipulated in job profile i.e., audit compliance, adhoc duties due to operational requirements. • Maintain various reports in line with KPI and contractual obligations. • Ensure client queries are managed daily and necessary escalation and issue resolution is addressed within the agreed timelines. • Training and roll out of change management processes. • Ensure on going performance measurement, systems and metrics are used and in line to service excellence and client centricity. • Consistently reviewing data to identify areas of improvement to support the overall services and development

CA Trainee Accountant Program (SAICA) – Kempton Park

DSV – Global transport and logistics
In 1976, ten independent hauliers joined forces and founded DSV in Denmark. Since then, DSV has evolved to become the world’s 3rd largest supplier of global solutions within transport and logistics. Today, we add value to our customers’ entire supply chain by transporting, storing, packaging, re-packaging, processing and clearing all types of goods. We work every day from our many offices in more than 80 countries to ensure a steady supply of goods to production lines, outlets, stores and consumers all over the world. Our reach is global yet our presence is local and close to our customers.   

Location: Kempton Park
Job Posting Title: Trainee, Accountant
Time Type: Full Time (Training program)

Minimum Requirements

Grade 12

Accounting Degree or Similar Essential

Intermediate Computer Literacy level in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Job Related Requirements

In the process of studying for the qualification of a Chartered Accountant

Main purpose of the role

To follow the SAICA program in order to qualify

Duties and Responsibilities

The position entails a 3-year training programme as part of the SAICA TOPP Programme where the aim will be to finally qualify as a CA(SA)

The position will involve 3 rotations per year, where 4 months will be spent in a department at a time.

Trainees will also be eligible for sufficient study leave when writing their APC exam.

Trainees will have access to mentors who will support and encourage them during their exams and studies.

DSV will pay for the trainees’ preparation courses and exams for both ITC and APC

Growth under a finance team with wealth of experience and a passion to develop the profession

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