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Current Vacancies - Cape Town

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DEPOT MANAGER

Vacant Position: Depot Manager

Reference:CPT16052023A / DEPOT MANAGER

Location: Milnerton, Western Cape

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: Market-related remuneration package, which includes social benefits.

Our company has a vacant position for a Depot Manager who will be responsible for the successful functioning of the Cape Town Depot.

The successful candidate will function at a senior level and report directly to the Managing Directorte that meets the below listed requirements.

JOB SPECIFICATION

Responsibilities:

We are excited to advertise for a Tracking Clerk in the Tracking Department reporting to the Tracking Supervisor and based in our DCP Cape Town Depot. We require the services of a suitable candidate that meets the below listed requirements.

Overview of the Role:

The Depot Manager is responsible for ensuring the efficient and cost-effective management of the DCP Cape Town container storage depot and transport operations.

The Depot Manager will oversee the management of all the activities of both the transport and container depot which includes receiving, assessing/estimating, repairs, storage, and preparation for dispatch of all containers handled by the company.

The Depot Manager is responsible for budgeting, financial management and controls, customer service, facility and equipment operation. In addition, the Container Yard Depot Manager will oversee maintenance and repair processes, record keeping, Health and Safety protocol and compliance and optimize staff utilization.

What the Depot Manager will do: (Including, but not limited)

  • Oversee and manage the functioning of the respective departments under his leadership:
  • Yard Operations;
  • Reefer Department;
  • Maintenance and Repair;
  • Transport;
  • Workshop;
  • Staff Training and Development;
  • Stores;
  • Health and Safety;
  • Financial Controls and expenditure management;
  • Customer relationships and other commercial aspects.
  • Report business results monthly, which will include all KPIs under his management structure.
  • Ensure compliance to legal and industry guidelines and requirements.
  • Optimize business results by ensuring best practices within the Container Storage Industry.
  • Ensure that the depot retains compliance within the shipping industry’s regulations and safe protocols.
  • Liaise with shipping lines / agents to understand their requirements and work closely with them to meet those requirements.
  • Continually view strategies to ensure that the facilities grows / develops.
  • Continuously explore and investigate new revenue opportunities.
  • Liaise with vendors, suppliers, external consultants to ensure that divergent deliverables are met as required.

What you will need to have:

Required Skills and Competencies:

  • Proven knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety rules strongly recommended;
  • Proficiency with software applications / Computer literacy;
  • Previous management experience in the container storage industry;
  • Strong interpersonal, organizational and analytical skills;
  • Ability to multitask, meet deadlines, and work in a fast-paced environment;
  • Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with customers and staff at all organizational levels.
  • Experience in refrigerated containers.
  • Planning and problem-solving skills.

Education and Experience:

  • Tertiary Qualification in Business Administration, Logistics, Supply Chain Management or a related field preferred (relevant experience can be substituted for the required education on the basis of 3 – 5 years’ relevant and proven experience);
  • Relevant work experience within Logistics, Warehouse Management, or Dispatch required;
  • Intermediate to advanced skills in Excel, MS Word, and Industry related software (logistics).
  • 3 – 5 years of experience in Financial management practices and principles at Managerial level which includes interpretation and analysis of financial reports and proven experience running profit and loss divisions/companies.
  • Proven commercial experience.

Remuneration:

Market-related remuneration package, which includes social benefits.

Starting date: 1 July 2023

Please submit your application to hr.hh@dbncp.co.za on or before 31 May 2023.

Please include the following in your application:

  • Detailed CV
  • Copy of Qualification(s)
  • Current Profile Picture (not older than 1 month)
  • Notice period
  • Salary expectation

Should you not receive feedback from us by 16 June 2023, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

TRACKING CLERK

Vacant Position: Tracking Clerk

Reference: CPT15032023D

Location: Milnerton, Western Cape, 7435

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: TBA

We are excited to advertise for a Tracking Clerk in the Tracking Department reporting to the Tracking Supervisor and based in our DCP Cape Town Depot. We require the services of a suitable candidate that meets the below listed requirements.

JOB SPECIFICATION

Responsibilities:

We are excited to advertise for a Tracking Clerk in the Tracking Department reporting to the Tracking Supervisor and based in our DCP Cape Town Depot. We require the services of a suitable candidate that meets the below listed requirements.

KEY PERFORMANCES

Ingate:

  • Check transporter documents before capturing:
    • Check if the container number reflects correctly on transporter POD.
    • Make sure the Container Reference Number reflects on the POD of the transporter.
  • Capture all relevant data on the system (TSD)
  • Ensure to collect the relevant and correct information from the transporters.
  • Stamp and file documents once done checking.
  • Filing to be kept updated at all times.
  • Assist the Yard Clerks with relevant information regarding containers when requested.
  • Attend to daily duties, such as answering the phone, following up on emails, keeping the office neat and tidy.

Outgate:

  • Check if the booking reference is captured before booking out a container.
  • Do not release any “on hold” containers, check with Supervisor if the container can be released.
  • Provide the transporter with the correct container seal.
  • Provide a seal count at the beginning of every week.
  • Always check transporter documents (Container Terminal Order/Purchase order) if its corresponding with the booking sent by the shipping line.

Requirements:

  • At least 3 years’ experience in the same or similar role;
  • Grade 12 (Matric)required;
  • Excellent computer knowledge, MS Office, Word, Excel, Outlook;
  • Team player and good interpersonal skills;
  • Extensive attention to detail;
  • Strict and consistent compliance with job requirements and SOPs.

Apply: hr@dcpcapetown.co.za

Closing date: 24 March 2023

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT

Vacant Position: Financial Accountant

Reference: CPT07022023A

Location: Killarney Gardens, Western Cape

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: TBA

JOB SPECIFICATION

We are excited to announce that we are recruiting for a Financial Accountant reporting to the Group Financial Manager, based in our Cape Town Depot.

Responsibilities:

To oversee the organization’s accounting systems, maintaining accurate records, financial documentation as well oversee the financial reporting of the department.

  • Assist with Financial Documentation, information and communication flow between Depot and Head Office.
  • Reconciliation of Monthly Transport Matrix to accounting System/P&L.  (Revenue & C.O.S.)
  • Reconciliation of M&R Billings to accounting system/P&L (Completeness of Revenue)
  • Reconciliation of Handling and Storage to accounting system/P&L (Completeness of Revenue)
  • Reconciliation of Monthly Diesel. Opening Diesel + purchases less usage = Closing Diesel.
  • Reconciliation of diesel usage:
  • Consumption per hour (Machines and generators) check reasonability.
  • Consumption per kilometre for vehicles.
  • Usage by subcontractors and the correct deductions from their accounts.
  • Reconciliation of Revenue accruals and reversal ensuring conversion to invoicing (Transport , M& R, Handling & Storage  etc.)
  • Ensure that sub-contractors are paid in line with services provided.
  • Financial Accountability for Parts and other Stock. Month end stock counts and stock registers, ensure completeness and accuracy.
  • Develop best practices to enhance operational performance and productivity.
  • Act on any reasonable instruction given to him/her by his/her superior in relation to finance related activities.

Person Specification:

  • Matric + 3 years Degree in Finance / Accounting.
  • Minimum of 3 – 5 years’ proven work experience in a similar role.
  • Clear criminal and SA fraud record with no convictions.
  • Solid understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting principles
  • Ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records
  • Effective verbal, written and listening communications skills
  • Time management skills
  • Computer skills including the ability to operate computerized accounting, spreadsheet, and word-processing programs at a highly proficient level
  • Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
  • Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
  • Extensive knowledge of accounting concepts and principles.
  • Ability to analyse and interpret financial data.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software, and accounting and financial software.
  • Team player and willing to provide additional support to the Department Manager
  • Ability to work using own initiative and motivation
  • Demonstrate flexibility in busy times where possible.
  • Willingness to adapt to change.
  • Willing to learn new things by the training provided by the organization
  • Willing to take new challenges that lead to potential movement in the organization hierarchy.

Apply: recruitment@dbncp.co.za

Closing date: 21 February 2023

M&R CLERK

Vacant Position: M&R Clerk

Reference: DCPCPT16012023A / M&R CLERK

Location: Killarney Gardens, Western Cape

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: TBA

JOB SPECIFICATION

Responsibilities:

To act on any reasonable instruction given to him/her by his/her superior in relation of any related activities.

Key Performances:

  • Capturing of estimates on Depot System
  • Uploading of Estimates/Photos and Client System (EOS, MERC+MARS)
  • Updating authorization received from Clients, on Depot System
  • Escalate authorize Estimate to Operation for repairs
  • Update Client System
  • Check that all details relating receiving and dispatching of containers are updated on Depot System
  • Check if rates are correct
  • Act on any reasonable instructions given to him/her by his/her superior in relation to M&R admin related activities
  • Willing to help where can with other Clients if required.

PERSONAL SPECIFICATION

Requirements:

  • Grade 12 (Matric)required
  • Ability to read Estimations
  • Must have Excel and Compute Knowledge
  • Team player and good interpersonal skills
  • Extensive attention to details
  • Strict and consistent compliance with job requirements and standard SOP.

If you want to be considered for the role, you should have at least Two (2) years of experience as an Administrator or in the same or similar working environment/industry.

Apply Now : hr@dcpcapetown.co.za

Closing Date: Friday – 03 February 2023

TRANSPORT ADMINISTRATOR

Vacant Position: Transport Administrator

Reference: CPT24112022 / TRANSPORT ADMINISTRATOR

Location: Killarney Gardens, Milnerton - Western Cape

Contract Type: TBA

Salary: TBA

Responsibilities:

To ensure all Transport Administrative duties has been captured accurately and sufficiently.

Documents of transporters are aligned with company policies and documentation is presented to Client or Sub-contractors in accordance with agreed terms and conditions of the company.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

  1. Transport Controllers can only work with authorized or screened transporters; thus, meanings Administrators are to screen and request documents from Sub-contractors as/when required.
  2. We as DCP require the following documents before any Sub-contractor can be listed on our panel:

Screening Documents:

  1. GIT Documents (Goods in Transit)
  2. Company Portfolio/certified copy of the Company Letterhead from SAPS.
  3. Certified copy of Truck Registration Certificate if Truck is Financed, proof of sale to be provided with registration details.
  4. Certified ID copies of each driver in your company operating for DCP
  5. Certified copy of Port Access card for each driver in your company operating for DCP.

GIT (Goods in Transit):

  1. GITs are needed to cover us in the event of theft or accident insurance, a sub-contractor that is only contractor to do empty units must have GIT of One million Rand, sub- contractors doing movements of full units must have GIT of Two Million Rand
  2. GITs must be checked monthly.

Company Portfolio:

Basic requirements leading to Business Addresses that can be produced when needed by Company or investigating party.

Registration Certificates:

Allows accountability in claims and fraudulent activities, also to pass liability to Transporters if needed.

Port Access Cards:

  • All drivers wanting access in Transport facilities are to apply with Transnet themselves, this is mandatory as Transnet allows us to check whether ID access cards have been obtained legally, should cards be obtained illegally contractors are not to be contracted as this puts the company at risk.
  • Once transporters have met and passed the screening processing, this informing is to be passed to the transport controllers who will assign task to them.
  • Revenue streams and trade secrets are not to be shared externally or disclosed to any person that is not operating within DCP transport sector.

PERSONAL SPECIFICATION:

  1. Grade 12 (Matric)required.
  2. Computer Literate-MS Word + Excel.
  3. Willing to work as when needed/To work overtime.
  4. Team player and good interpersonal skills.
  5. Accurate execution of duties.
  6. Strict and consistent compliance with job requirements and standard SOP of the Company and Transport Department.
  7. Attention to detail is essential.

If you want to be considered for the role, you should have at least two (2) years of experience in a Transport Department or in the same or similar working environment/industry.

Should you wish to apply for the above post please submit your application form together with the relevant supporting documents to hr@dcpcapetown.co.za no later than Monday 5th December 2022.

DIESEL ATTENDANT

Vacant Position: Diesel Attendant

Reference: CPT13032023A

Location: Milnerton, Western Cape, 7435

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: TBA

Responsibilities:

Maintain and record diesel usage daily.

KEY PERFORMANCES

  • Ensure a monthly schedule of fuel delivery is adhered to, and the stock of diesel is kept at required levels, and produced daily and monthly.
  • Consumptions reports/reconciliation.
  • Ensure variances of diesel are immediately investigated and corrected.
  • Ensure proper record keeping of diesel, daily physical records in diesel book.
  • Ensure accurate diesel usage is given to Transport Department.
  • Ensure all fuel out of bowser is updated daily.
  • Liaise with Operations and Transport department about diesel issuing.
  • Liaise with stores department and operations Manager with ordering of diesel.
  • Ensure that truck flow does not disturb operations.

PERSONAL SPECIFICATION

  • Grade 12 (Matric) required.
  • Trustworthy
  • Ability to read and write.
  • Must have Microsoft Excel knowledge and be computer literate.
  • Team player and good interpersonal skills
  • Extensive attention to details
  • Strict and consistent compliance with job requirements and standard SOP.

If you want to be considered for the role, you should have at least Two (2) years of experience as

a Diesel Attendant or in the same or similar working environment/industry

Apply: hr@dcpcapetown.co.za

Closing date: 24 March 2023

REEFER TECHNICIAN TEAM LEADER

Vacant Position: Reefer Technician Team Leader

Reference: CPT15032023C

Location: Milnerton, Western Cape, 7435

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: TBA

We are excited to advertise for a Reefer Technician Team Leader in the Reefer Department reporting to the Operations Manager and based in our DCP Cape Town Depot.

We require the services of a suitable candidate that meets the below listed requirements.

JOB SPECIFICATION

Responsibilities:

To execute, direct, control and co-ordinate all Reefer and Technical operations and requirements within the Company’s Operations.

Key Performances:

  • Sound technical experience on the following brands:
    • Carrier
    • Daiken
    • Starcool
    • ThermoKing
  • Checking Reefer/Dry stock to ensure client bookings are covered with available equipment.
  • Make Bookings with DAFF and PPECB
  • Monitor different full Reefer protocols.
  • Download full Reefers and check that ACT is set correctly and submit to PPECB.
  • Liaise with Client on requirements, problems, and updates/forecasts etc.
  • Oversee M&R staff with regards to estimates and rejections ensuring all repairs are dealt with accordingly.
  • Prepare depot tariff for contract renewals.
  • Drive Reefer/Dry container productivity.
  • Co-ordinate all Reefer/Dry repairs and estimates as required.
    Monitor stock.
  • Ordering spares.
  • Monitoring probes stocks.
  • Structure a range of material tariffs and rates.
  • Ensure FIFO is implemented.
  • Monitor and coordinate repairs.
  • Monitor Dry container surveys.
  • Ensure authorized units are repaired within the respective timeframe.
  • Ensure that all technical equipment in the Depot viz. Gensets and electrical machines are maintained and in good working order-including the monitoring of separation tanks.
  • Act on any reasonable instruction given to him/her by his/her superior in relation to operational related activities.

Manpower planning and staff supervising

  • Ensure all Reefer/Dry staff are present at work and at their respective workstations/towers on time with proper safety equipment.
  • Train Reefer staff on new procedure and fault-finding techniques
  • Stay updated with regards to knowledge of the latest technology available.
  • Plan and allocate leave to Reefer staff.
  • Liaising with all Reefer Supervisors in planning daily work in Depot.
  • Monitor Clock reports (late coming) and overtime.
  • Staff training.
  • Ensure staff performance appraisals are done annually.
  • Issue staff disciplinaries as and when required.
  • Mentor and assist Reefer staff in fault finding and repairs on Reefer.
  • Attend to callouts when necessary.
  • Monitor Reefer re/work programs.

PERSONAL SPECIFICATION

Requirements:

  • Grade 12 (Matric) with and post matric qualification in Logistics/Supply Chain Management/Refrigeration or similar.
  • Certification and Training on Carrier, Daiken, Starcool and Thermoking Brands
  • Safe recovery of Gas Certification
  • Computer Literacy-MS Office
  • Minimum of 3 – 5 years’ work experience in a Supervisor/Managerial capacity
  • Clean criminal Record with no Convictions.
  • Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
  • Ability to prioritize task and to delegate them when appropriate.
  • Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
  • Effective verbal, written and listening communication skills.
  • Time Management skills.
  • Support to the Department/Operations Manager.
  • Concise and efficient in the delivery of all verbal and written communication.
  • Effective organization skills.
  • Ability to think on his/her feet and use own initiative when necessary.
  • Demonstrate flexibility in busy times.
  • Willingness to adapt to change.
  • Willingness to learn new things with training provided by the organization.
  • Willingness to take new challenges that lead to potential movements in the organization hierarchy.

Apply: hr@dcpcapetown.co.za

Closing date: 31 March 2023