Company: IT Notion
Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Employment Type: Permanent | Full-Time
Salary: R45,000 – R55,000 CTC per Month (Depending on Qualifications and Experience)
Drive Operational Excellence in a Leading Multinational Technology Environment
IT Notion is currently recruiting on behalf of a leading multinational technology company for an experienced and ambitious Logistics Operations Team Lead to join their Johannesburg-based operations.
This exciting opportunity is ideal for a highly analytical and results-driven professional with a strong background in logistics, trucking, diesel operations, supply chain management, or related industries. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in driving operational excellence, improving organisational processes, enhancing supplier and customer relationships, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting strategic business growth initiatives.
The organisation is seeking a dynamic leader who can identify opportunities for continuous improvement while delivering measurable business results through efficient operations, effective stakeholder management, and innovative problem-solving.
If you have a passion for operations management, process optimisation, logistics performance, and business development, this opportunity offers an excellent platform for career growth within a multinational business environment.
About the Role
The Logistics Operations Team Lead will be responsible for analysing, implementing, and continuously improving operational processes across the organisation.
The successful candidate will focus on increasing productivity, reducing operational costs, enhancing service delivery, ensuring compliance, and supporting business expansion initiatives. This role requires a balance of strategic thinking and hands-on operational execution.
Working closely with senior leadership, suppliers, operational teams, sales, marketing, and IT departments, the Logistics Operations Team Lead will ensure that all operational activities align with company objectives and contribute to long-term business success.
This position offers significant exposure to multiple operational disciplines and provides an excellent opportunity to influence organisational performance at both strategic and operational levels.
Key Responsibilities
Operations Management
The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring operational excellence throughout the business.
Responsibilities include:
- Managing day-to-day operational activities across various business units.
- Ensuring operations are conducted efficiently, safely, and cost-effectively.
- Reviewing and improving operational management systems and processes.
- Implementing best practices to enhance productivity and service delivery.
- Identifying operational inefficiencies and implementing corrective measures.
- Driving process improvement initiatives across the organisation.
- Supporting digital transformation and automation projects.
- Monitoring operational performance against established targets.
- Reducing manual intervention through innovative operational solutions.
- Developing operational procedures that support business objectives.
- Creating scalable operational frameworks to support future growth.
- Ensuring operational activities consistently meet quality standards.
The successful candidate will continually seek opportunities to improve efficiency, optimise resources, and strengthen operational performance.
Business Development and Strategic Growth
A critical component of this role involves supporting business expansion and profitability initiatives.
Responsibilities include:
- Identifying new business opportunities within existing and emerging markets.
- Evaluating new products and service opportunities.
- Conducting Return on Investment (ROI) assessments for strategic initiatives.
- Supporting the development and implementation of growth strategies.
- Working closely with commercial teams to identify revenue-generating opportunities.
- Contributing to long-term strategic planning.
- Assisting with market expansion initiatives.
- Evaluating operational requirements for new business opportunities.
- Supporting innovation and product development initiatives.
- Enhancing operational capabilities to support business growth.
- Collaborating with leadership teams to achieve strategic objectives.
The ideal candidate will possess strong commercial awareness and the ability to align operational performance with business growth objectives.
Supplier Performance and Relationship Management
Strong supplier relationships are essential to maintaining operational efficiency and profitability.
Responsibilities include:
- Monitoring supplier performance across South Africa.
- Evaluating supplier service levels and contract compliance.
- Identifying supplier improvement opportunities.
- Implementing supplier performance management strategies.
- Building and maintaining strong supplier partnerships.
- Supporting supplier negotiations and contract discussions.
- Monitoring supplier costs and service delivery standards.
- Collaborating with suppliers to improve operational outcomes.
- Ensuring suppliers comply with company standards and expectations.
- Supporting continuous improvement initiatives with external partners.
The successful candidate must demonstrate excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
This role requires extensive interaction with multiple departments and stakeholders.
Responsibilities include:
- Supporting Regional Managers with operational implementation.
- Collaborating with Services Teams to improve delivery efficiency.
- Working closely with Sales and Marketing teams on growth initiatives.
- Assisting IT departments with process automation and system improvements.
- Supporting operational integration of new products and services.
- Facilitating effective communication between departments.
- Driving collaboration to improve organisational performance.
- Supporting organisational change management initiatives.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills will be critical to success in this role.
Asset Management
The Logistics Operations Team Lead will oversee various operational assets and related initiatives.
Responsibilities include:
- Managing Point of Sale (POS) device initiatives.
- Monitoring operational asset performance and utilisation.
- Maintaining accurate asset registers.
- Overseeing partnered yard operations.
- Supporting diesel licensing and compliance requirements.
- Managing vehicle and equipment records.
- Ensuring assets are maintained and utilised effectively.
- Monitoring asset-related risks and implementing corrective actions.
- Supporting asset acquisition and disposal processes.
- Ensuring accountability for company-owned operational assets.
Effective asset management contributes directly to operational efficiency and financial performance.
Financial Management and Cost Control
The successful candidate will support financial sustainability through strong operational and cost management practices.
Responsibilities include:
- Monitoring operational expenditure across all operational sites.
- Managing budgets and financial controls.
- Supporting cost-saving initiatives.
- Reviewing operational spending against approved budgets.
- Identifying opportunities to improve profitability.
- Monitoring financial performance indicators.
- Producing operational and financial reports.
- Supporting financial planning and forecasting processes.
- Ensuring operational decisions align with profitability targets.
- Monitoring compliance with spend policies and financial controls.
A strong understanding of financial management principles will be highly beneficial in this role.
Branch and Site Operations
The Logistics Operations Team Lead will play a key role in ensuring operational consistency across multiple locations.
Responsibilities include:
- Driving operational implementation across all branches and operational sites.
- Monitoring site performance against operational targets.
- Reviewing operational and financial performance reports.
- Reporting variances and performance concerns to management.
- Supporting branch managers with operational challenges.
- Implementing corrective actions where necessary.
- Monitoring operational risks and sustainability concerns.
- Ensuring consistency in operational standards.
- Supporting continuous improvement across all locations.
- Driving accountability for operational performance.
The successful candidate will be comfortable managing multiple priorities across diverse operational environments.
Compliance, Governance and Risk Management
Compliance and governance are critical components of this position.
Responsibilities include:
- Ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Maintaining compliance with local legislation and regulatory requirements.
- Building relationships with regulatory authorities and licensing bodies.
- Monitoring changes in legislation that may impact operations.
- Conducting due diligence on agreements and business relationships.
- Ensuring required approvals are obtained before contractual commitments.
- Identifying operational, financial, and compliance risks.
- Implementing risk mitigation strategies.
- Reporting compliance developments and risks to senior management.
- Supporting governance initiatives throughout the organisation.
The successful candidate must demonstrate exceptional attention to detail and a proactive approach to risk management.
Minimum Requirements
Academic Qualifications
Candidates should possess:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, Operations Management, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field.
- Relevant Project Management, Operations Management, or Supply Chain certifications will be advantageous.
- Valid Driver’s Licence.
- Valid Passport.
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Experience Requirements
Applicants should have:
- Minimum 3 to 5 years’ experience in a similar operational leadership role.
- Proven experience within the diesel, trucking, logistics, transportation, fuel, or related industries.
- Experience working with multiple currencies and international transactions.
- Strong operational and business process improvement experience.
- Exposure to supplier and stakeholder management.
- Experience managing operational budgets and profitability.
- Previous business development experience will be advantageous.
- Proven ability to lead projects and drive operational improvements.
Skills and Competencies
The ideal candidate will possess:
- Strong leadership and people management skills.
- Advanced analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strategic thinking and business acumen.
- Financial management and budgeting expertise.
- Supplier and stakeholder relationship management skills.
- Project management capability.
- Risk management and compliance knowledge.
- Change management experience.
- Excellent planning and organisational skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Results-driven mindset with strong attention to detail.
Why Join This Opportunity?
This position offers the chance to join a leading multinational technology company that values innovation, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
Benefits of joining include:
- Exposure to international business operations.
- Career growth within a multinational organisation.
- Involvement in strategic and high-impact projects.
- Opportunity to influence business performance.
- Collaborative and innovative working environment.
- Competitive remuneration package.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Dynamic and fast-paced workplace culture.
This role provides an excellent opportunity for a motivated operations professional to make a meaningful impact while advancing their career.
Remuneration
The successful candidate will receive a competitive remuneration package:
Salary
R45,000 – R55,000 CTC per month
Salary will be determined based on qualifications, industry experience, technical expertise, and overall suitability for the role.
Apply Today
If you are an experienced logistics and operations professional seeking an opportunity to drive operational excellence, improve business performance, and contribute to strategic growth within a multinational organisation, we encourage you to apply.
Take the next step in your career and join a company that values leadership, innovation, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
Apply today and become part of a team shaping the future of logistics operations.