Cargo Agents needed immediately: APPLY HERE
Company Description:
Here’s an exciting opportunity to join our port at Saldanha Bay as it is the only dedicated iron ore export facility in South Africa and is larger than the country’s other four major ports combined.
People. Process. Performance.
You will keep sight of all of that.
Kumba Iron Ore is a successful African supplier of quality iron ore to global and local markets, and we continually endeavour to deliver superior value to our stakeholders. Kumba’s largest operations are in the Northern Cape. After government, Kumba Iron Ore is the largest employer in the province. Our people are our competitive advantage and we strive to create a meaningful and engaging workplace.
People. Process. Performance.
You will keep sight of all of that.
Job Description:
The successful candidates will join the Marketing Department and the core functions will be to maximise cash flows from the marketing of Anglo-American products and services. This role of the Cargo Agents will to efficiently expediting loading of the vessels in a quick turn time. In order to achieve these the Cargo Agent must coordinate activities of key role players in shipping logistics, such as, ship planning, stockpile planning and Port Agents.
The role will require you to:
manage the coordination of shipping role players to achieve stated objectives of ensuring vessels are turned around at Saldanha in quickest possible time, to save costs/earn revenue. You must be able to work Independently and set high working standards as an example to achieve efficiencies. This individual will also need to ensure that vessels are loaded as per commercial contractual obligations and providing completed contractual documents upon vessel completion Working with Shippers will be one of the important tasks for this role because you will need to make sure that Shipper’s product shipping Plan is aligned to Vessel’s Master’s Load Plan as per contractual obligations, attend weekly meetings with Shippers and attend Shipper vessel’s pre-plan Meetings. You will also be required to attend vessel’s pre-plan meeting with Terminals and communicate outcome to relevant parties and attend weekly Transnet Port Authority Meetings.
You will join an amazing team and manage the Port Agent’s functions on behalf of the Shipper will be one of your duties that you undertake and that includes the Port Agents meets Port Authorities requirements in planning vessels. The Port Agents provide relevant correct documentation for Shippers and Anglo Shipping, Port Agents provides efficient load plans to minimize loading hours, Providing Port Agents Shippers information timorously to ensure all approval requirements are met before vessel is to be loaded. The Cargo Agent will also have to measure Port Agents performance. Compile all contractual documents for customs and Anglo Shipping and Owners. This is done in office and on vessel completion and includes critical contractual documentation, such as Notice of Readiness (NOR), Bills of lading, Cargo Manifest, Mates Receipts and Statement of Facts.
This role is in the Marketing Department and is Band 7 role and the role reports to the Specialist Port Logistics Planner.
Qualifications:
You will need to hold a Grade 12 Qualification for this role and at least have 3 – 5 years of experience in the Cargo/freight Industry. A drivers Licence will be an advance for this role
Additional information:
Who We Are:
We aim to lead the industry by pursuing ever safer and more responsible ways of working, demonstrating integrity and showing care and respect for people and the planet? That means we are constantly seeking new opportunities to mine and process our products sustainably, using less water, less energy and more precise extraction technologies.
As the custodians of coal and other precious natural resources – diamonds (through De Beers), copper, platinum and other precious metals, iron ore and nickel – our extraordinary teams work safely and collaboratively, with the utmost consideration for local communities, our customers and the world at large.
What We Offer:
When you join Anglo American, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package. But more than this, you’ll find yourself in an environment where the opportunities for learning and growth are second to none. From technical training to leadership programmes, we bring out the best in our people. There are plenty of opportunities to move onwards and upwards too. We’re a large, successful multinational company – and we’re still growing all the time.
Inclusion and Diversity:
Anglo American is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfill their potential.
How to Apply:
To apply for this role, please complete our online application form. You will have the opportunity to upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of this process. Apply Now
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