Dry Bulk Operations & Logistics Manager

About this role

Hire Resolve is recruiting on behalf of an international commodity trading business with a strong presence across Africa. The role is based in its Cape Town office and is about running dry bulk shipments, mostly into and out of African markets.

What you’ll do

• Follow dry bulk shipments from vessel nomination and loading through to discharge and final delivery.
• Work with shipowners, charterers, shipping agents, port authorities, surveyors and logistics providers so vessels run smoothly.
• Prepare, check and manage shipping and trade documents, including Bills of Lading, Letters of Credit, Certificates of Origin, inspection certificates and customs paperwork.
• Make sure shipments meet import and export rules, customs requirements and local legal procedures in African markets.
• Track operational obligations under sales and purchase contracts, charter parties and shipping agreements.
• Monitor vessel performance, calculate laytime and handle demurrage and despatch claims.
• Oversee discharge, warehousing, inland transport and cargo delivery where needed.
• Keep accurate shipment records, watch costs, flag operational risks and maintain trades in the company CRM system.

What you need

• At least 5 years of relevant experience in dry bulk shipping, commodity trading operations or maritime logistics.
• Proven operational experience in African markets and ports, especially West and Southern Africa.
• Strong knowledge of international shipping procedures, trade documentation, Incoterms and Letters of Credit.
• Familiarity with charter parties, laytime calculations, demurrage and port operations.
• Fluent written and spoken French and English (mandatory).
• Based in Cape Town, or willing to relocate.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage several shipments at once.
• Commercial awareness, good communication skills and a proactive, solution-focused approach.
• Advantageous: experience with dry bulk products.

Is this job for you?

This job suits an experienced shipping or logistics professional who has worked on African trade routes and can handle complex paperwork under pressure. You should be comfortable managing many shipments at the same time and speaking with parties across several countries.

Tips before you apply

• Have your updated CV ready. List each dry bulk, shipping or logistics role with dates, and name the African ports and markets you have worked in.
• Show your years of experience clearly. For each role, give a short example of a shipment you managed from loading to delivery.
• Highlight your French and English skills in your CV, and mention any experience with laytime, demurrage or Letters of Credit so the reader can see the match quickly.

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