Senior Manager, Projects – Oil & Gas, Air & Sea

About the role

The Senior Manager, Projects will lead an experienced project team delivering logistics solutions for oil & gas, air and sea operations across Africa. Based in Kempton Park, the role focuses on profit and loss management, client service delivery and continuous improvement of supply‑chain processes.

Key responsibilities

• Drive P&L performance, identify revenue leakage and implement corrective actions.
• Prepare and present detailed management reports with actionable feedback.
• Oversee vendor management, rate negotiations and participation in road freight tenders.
• Lead weekly department meetings, bi‑annual staff appraisals and coordinate with sales to secure new business.
• Apply Lean principles to eliminate waste and improve productivity.
• Ensure compliance with customs regulations, Incoterms and internal SOPs.
• Manage project close‑out, evaluation and client business reviews.
• Travel as required for project and client engagements.

Required profile

• Minimum 5 years of project management experience in Africa.
• Proven team‑leadership and road carrier negotiation experience.
• Strong knowledge of customs compliance (inbound and outbound) and Incoterms.
• Supply‑chain expertise with risk anticipation and client‑expectation management.
• Matriculation required; logistics or supply‑chain degree advantageous.

Required skills

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Outlook
• CargoWise One
• SAP

What we offer

• Competitive salary and performance‑based incentives.
• Opportunity to lead high‑visibility projects in a dynamic sector.
• Professional development and continuous improvement culture.