Logistics Specialist

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Job posting end date: 02/21/2026

We are seeking a Logistics Specialist with strong African cross-border expertise to manage complex multimodal transportation across Southern and Central East Africa. This role focuses heavily on cross-border road freight operations, with deep knowledge of regional customs procedures, border requirements, and trade compliance.

In this position, you will report to the Senior Manager, Logistics Operations, with support from your Regional Lead Specialist.

This position is based in Centurion, South Africa with travel to Metso Distribution Center, customer sites, and service provider locations within South Africa.

You will join our Logistics team, working closely with freight forwarders, customs brokers, trade compliance, sales teams, and internal stakeholders to ensure seamless cross-border operations across the region.

• Execute cross-border road freight export operations from South Africa to SADC, COMESA, and EAC destinations with deep understanding of SARS export procedures, border operations, transit requirements, and destination country regulations.
• Manage all export documentation including SARS export declarations, export permits, certificates of origin, Certificates of Conformity (COC) for destination countries, inspection certificates (Bureau Veritas, Intertek), bills of lading, ATA/TIR Carnets, cross border transit bonds, letter of credits, and support import documentation (including temporary import permits, repair and returns, letter of credits) as needed.
• Work with customs brokers who interface with authorities (primarily SARS for South African Operations) to facilitate clearances and resolve customs issues and handle queries from other regional customs authorities.
• Apply strong understanding of Incoterms 2020 to manage shipping terms accurately - this is critical for cross-border operations.
• Coordinate export shipments via multimodal transportation (primarily road freight exports, with ocean and air as needed) through freight forwarders, including FCL/LCL containers, breakbulk shipments, heavy/oversized mining equipment, and dangerous goods (IATA/IMDG compliance), with coordination at Plumbago Park Distribution Centre for outbound collections.
• Manage cross-trade shipments and customer-nominated LSP relationships, ensuring compliance with all border and transit requirements.
• Support SARS compliance requirements and internal audits by maintaining accurate documentation and records.
• Prepare freight estimates, execute all shipment bookings in SAP TM, and contribute to achieving logistics KPIs including on‑time delivery, on‑time booking, on‑time pickup (LSP collection), and cost consciousness.
• Monitor LSP performance, handle cargo insurance coordination, manage claims, and execute emergency response procedures for delayed or damaged shipments.
• Escalate complex routing decisions, non‑standard shipments, major customs issues, and customer escalations to Regional Lead.

• Matric (Grade 12) with degree or diploma in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or related field (required).
• 5-10 years’ experience in international logistics operations with strong African cross-border experience.
• Strong expertise with DRC and Zimbabwe routes including specific border requirements, transit procedures, and inspection requirements (Bureau Veritas, Intertek, COC).
• Solid hands‑on experience in cross-border road freight (trucking, border crossings, transit documentation) and at least one other transport mode (ocean freight: FCL/LCL bookings, or air cargo: expedited shipments, airport cargo handling).
• Experience operating logistics across at least 2-3 African countries (preference for: DRC, Zimbabwe,…