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Project Manager, Logistics Jobs in Sandton, South Africa at DSV

Position: Project Manager, Contract Logistics

Time Type:

Full Time

Job Related Requirements:

  • Project Management

    Experience:

    Minimum of 3+ years’ experience in a logistics and/or healthcare environment, including exposure to Warehouse Management System (WMS) implementations and large-scale operational projects

  • Change Management:
    At least 1+ year of experience in change management, with proven ability to engage and manage both local and global executive stakeholders
  • Warehouse & Operations

    Experience:


    Minimum of 1+ year in warehouse or operational management, with sound knowledge of best practices, process optimisation, and legal/compliance requirements

  • Leadership

    Experience:


    At least 1+ year in a project or operational leadership role, with demonstrated capability in team leadership, performance management, and staff development

  • Facilitation & Stakeholder Engagement:
    2+ years’ experience in facilitating workshops, planning sessions, and problem-solving engagements, with the ability to influence diverse stakeholder groups toward effective outcomes
  • Financial Acumen:
    Minimum of 1+ year experience in budget development and financial management, including tracking and controlling CAPEX, OPEX, and P&L performance
  • Contractual & Commercial Exposure:
    At least 1+ year of experience supporting contract development, service level agreements (SLAs), and client negotiations
  • Operational Excellence Knowledge:
    Strong understanding of warehouse best practices, including inventory management, Lean principles, and industry benchmarks (e.g., WERC standards)
  • Mobility & Travel:
    Valid driver’s license and own transport
    Willingness and ability to travel within Gauteng, across South Africa, and internationally as required
  • Communication &

    Collaboration:


    Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong interpersonal abilities and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset

    • Tertiary

    Qualifications:

  • A Postgraduate Diploma in Project Management, or a relevant three-year qualification from an accredited institution
  • Foundational certification in PRINCE2
    , PMBOK
    , or an equivalent project management methodology
  • Prosci Practitioner Certification (or equivalent) in Change Management
  • Advanced certifications such as PRINCE2 Practitioner
    , Managing Successful Programmes (MSP),
    PMP (Project Management Professional), or equivalent will be advantageous

    • Added Advantages for the Role:

  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience within the healthcare industry
  • Construction Management

    • Exposure to construction or infrastructure-related projects within an operational environment

  • Systems & Technology Competence
    Practical experience in Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, including SAP, as well as data analytics tools such as Power BI. Exposure to Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications in operations or supply chain environments
  • Healthcare, Road Logistics, Import and Exports Best Practice: w.r.t. operational processes
  • General business acumen and sound knowledge of procurement principles, engineering economics and fundamental accounting principles
  • Warehouse Design and Configuration aligned to Best Practices, OHS and Legal Compliance:
    Extensive knowledge and experience
  • Supply Chain Management accreditation such as CSCP, SCOR-P, etc
  • Application software development experience with strong IT acumen

    • Computer Literacy Level:

  • Microsoft Visio (advanced), Microsoft Project (advanced), Excel (advanced) Project Portfolio management software (such as Clarity, PPO, etc.)

    • Main Purpose of the Role:

    The Project Manager is responsible for the successful delivery of assigned projects within agreed timelines, budget, scope, and quality standards, in alignment with client governance frameworks.

    The role requires effective engagement with all project stakeholders and close collaboration with internal and external clients to understand requirements, manage expectations, and proactively address risks, issues, and change.

    This position plays a key role in supporting company objectives by identifying, analysing, and implementing value-adding, sustainable solutions for both current and prospective customers.

    Title: Project Manager, Logistics

    Company: DSV

    Location: Sandton, South Africa

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