Managing Director

An opportunity to lead, shape and accelerate an established business with an ambitious growth agenda.

This is a senior leadership opportunity for a commercially minded executive who is ready to take full accountability for the performance, growth and future direction of a significant South African operation. With an established market presence, a broad portfolio spanning international freight forwarding, contract logistics, transport and supply-chain solutions, the business is entering an exciting phase in its evolution.

We are looking for a Managing Director who can build on what is already strong, challenge what can be better, and translate strategy into measurable commercial and operational results. The role calls for a leader who is equally comfortable in the boardroom, with customers and on the ground with their teams — someone who can combine strategic thinking with hands-on execution and create momentum across the organisation.

Some of the role's key focus areas:

Strategic & Business Leadership

• Translate Group strategy into actionable business plans, objectives and measurable KPIs.
• Lead the development and execution of the South African business strategy in alignment with Group and Board objectives.
• Identify new market opportunities, products, services and potential investment opportunities to support sustainable growth.

Commercial Growth & Customer Leadership

• Champion a customer-obsessed culture , ensuring the business remains relevant to its existing and target customer base.
• Develop and execute strategies to retain key customers and protect existing revenue.

Operational Excellence

• Provide leadership across the organisation's key business areas, including:
• International freight forwarding
• Air freight
• Sea freight
• Customs clearing and brokerage
• Contract logistics
• Transport
• Trade lanes and related supply-chain solutions
• Drive operational efficiency, productivity and service excellence across the organisation.

Financial & Commercial Accountability

• Take overall accountability for business performance in partnership with the CFO.
• Drive revenue growth, profitability, cash flow and sustainable shareholder value.
• Lead the annual budgeting and strategic planning process and present business plans and performance to the Board.

Technology, Digital & Innovation

• Lead the development and execution of the business's digital and technology strategy in partnership with the relevant executive leadership.

What We Are Looking For

The successful candidate will be a seasoned logistics executive with a strong track record of leading complex, commercially focused businesses.

Essential Experience & Qualifications

• Several years' experience within international freight forwarding, contract logistics, transport, customs clearing and/or broader supply-chain management, with significant senior executive leadership experience.
• Proven track record of leading complex, multi-functional businesses , with full commercial and P&L accountability and a strong focus on growth, profitability and operational excellence.
• Strong understanding of the South African logistics and freight-forwarding market , supported by international exposure.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strategic relationships with major customers, Boards, shareholders and key stakeholders , including experience supporting and closing significant commercial opportunities.
• Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, cash flow, pricing, margins, cost management and profitability , together with an understanding of risk, legal and compliance requirements.
• Proven ability to lead, inspire and develop high-performing executive teams and drive accountability across the organisation.
• Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Business or a related discipline; an executive leadership programme and/or relevant postgraduate qualification would be advantageous.

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If you have not received any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for future opportunities.

For more information, contact:

Corne Booysen

Senior International Recruitment Consultant

Executive Search & International Recruitment - Africa

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