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International Logistics Director Jobs in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa at ExecutivePlacements.com
Title: International Logistics Director
Company: ExecutivePlacements.com
Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
International Logistics Director
Recruiter:
Stafflink Recruitment Solutions
Job Ref:
STL1450
Date posted:
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Location:
Johannesburg, South Africa
Salary:
R3m CTC annually
SUMMARY:
Greenstone, Johannesburg
POSITION INFO:
Job Purpose:
The International Logistics Director is responsible for providing strategic leadership, governance oversight, and operational direction to the International Logistics division. The role ensures sustainable growth, client retention, operational exellence, regulatory compliance, risk management and financial performance across all regions and functional areas.
The IL Director leads a multidisciplinary leadership teams reponsible for customs operations, regional operations, forwardrding, Africa expansion,transport strategy, project cargo, financial management, SHERQ compliance, human capital development, and business process optimization. The role drives innovation, automation, and continuous improvement to enhance productivity, competitiveness, and profitability while ensuring compliance with customs regulations,ISO standards, and corporate governance frameworks.
The IL Director serves as the custodian of operational perfomance, customer value delivery, and risk governance, ensuring the division remains resilient, scalable, compliant, and strategically positioned for long-term growth.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree – Essential
Postgraduate qualification in Business Administration/
logistics and/or Qualified Chartered Accountant -Advantageous
Experience:
Minimum 8 Years Leadership Experience Managing Multi-functional Teams.
Proven experience in driving operational and financial performance.
Experience managing regulatory compliance and customs risk.
Experience leading transformation, automation, or operational improvement initiatives.
Experience managing customer relationships and business development.
Experience Managing Large-scale Operational Or Regional Logistics Functions.
Competencies:
Strategic Thinking
Operational Leadership
Financial and Commercial Acumen
Risk management
Decision making
Performance management
innovation and continuous improvement
Knowledge and Skills:
Strategic Risk and Compliance Management
Commercial and Pricing Strategy Development
Financial performance and cost management
Risk and governance managemen
Operational excellence and process improvement
Business strategy and growth planning
Technology and automation in logistics
Key Responsibilities and KPIs:
Provide Strategic Leadership and Direction.
Drive Sustainable Business Growth
Strengthen Client Retention and Customer Value
Ensure Regulatory Compliance and Governance
Lead Business Development and Market Expansion
Drive Innovation and Automation
Ensure Operational Excellence
Drive ESG and Sustainability Initiatives
