Logistics Superintendent

Job Responsibilities:

SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT AND QUALITY

• Identify and assess level of issue-based risk exposures in area of responsibility by considering exposures to business, financial, legal issues, people, equipment, material, environment, processes, etc.
• Consider the level of risk, apply mitigation and implement control measures for residual risk (set objectives, minimum requirements, etc.)
• Manage SHEQ compliance within the Section through effective use of the Toolbox
• Utilise the Integrated Management System (IMS) to initiate, investigate and report SHEQ status

PEOPLE:

Manage Section:

• Lead, mentor and manage the logistics team to deliver safe, efficient and cost-effective operations.
• Drive workforce planning, resource allocation and productivity in line with operational and budget requirements.
• Establish a high-performance culture focused on safety, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Establish a high-performance culture focused on safety, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Manage employee performance, talent development, succession planning and skills development.
• Promote employee engagement, effective labour relations and workforce stability.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding and staffing to ensure the required competency levels.
• Foster effective communication and collaboration across sites, shifts and key stakeholders.

CUSTOMERS:

• Manage the efficient delivery of logistics services to meet operational and customer requirements.
• Coordinate logistics activities across mining, processing, marketing and transport functions to ensure seamless ore movement and dispatch.
• Optimise logistics capacity and dispatch planning in line with production forecasts and customer demand.
• Monitor service performance and implement corrective actions to enhance customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.
• Manage stakeholder and contractor relationships to ensure service excellence and contractual compliance.
• Drive effective communication, issue resolution and continuous improvement across the logistics value chain.

BUSINESS PROCESSES:

Logistics Strategy and Operational Management

• Develop and execute logistics strategies aligned with production plans, sales requirements and business objectives.
• Translate monthly requirements into daily, weekly and monthly logistics plans.
• Integrate production, stock availability, transport capacity and dispatch requirements to ensure continuous material flow.
• Monitor performance against budget, forecast and operational targets and implement corrective actions.
• Identify logistics constraints, operational risks and capacity gaps and implement mitigation and recovery plans.

Transport and Fleet Management:

• Plan and optimise transport capacity, fleet allocation and utilisation to achieve dispatch requirements.
• Monitor transporter performance, fleet availability, turnaround time (TAT), loading performance and allocated tonnage.
• Drive initiatives to reduce truck waiting time, standing time and transport cost per tonne.
• Manage transporter relationships, contractual performance and operational non-compliance.
• Monitor yellow equipment performance against contractual, availability and productivity requirements.

Dispatch and Material Movement:

• Oversee daily dispatch and material movement in line with production plans, sales orders and customer requirements.
• Coordinate movements of ROM, beneficiated products and other materials between operational sites and customers.
• Optimise loading points, weighbridges, equipment and transport resources to maximise loading capacity and minimise delays.
• Monitor loading performance, TAT, shift effectiveness and dispatch achievement.
• Implement controls to prevent incorrect loading, over/underloading, contamination and dispatch discrepancies.
• Resolve operational bottlenecks and implement recovery plans where dispatch targets are at risk.

Stockpile and Product Management:

• Oversee safe and effective management of ROM and finished-product stockpiles.
• Align stockpile capacity and stockholding levels with production and dispatch requirements.
• Ensure effective product segregation, stacking, reclaiming, loading and material traceability.
• Coordinate with Metallurgy and Plants to maintain product quality and customer specifications.
• Minimise contamination, double handling, stock discrepancies and operational congestion.
• Ensure reconciliation and compliance with stockpile management, quality and safety requirements.

Operational Performance and Cost Management:

• Develop and manage logistics budgets and monitor expenditure against approved plans.
• Drive cost optimisation through improved transport allocation, equipment utilisation and operational efficiency.
• Monitor key logistics KPIs, including dispatch achievement, TAT, cost per tonne, fleet utilisation, equipment productivity and stockholding.
• Analyse performance trends and implement sustainable corrective and improvement measures.
• Provide management with accurate performance reporting, operational insights and recommendations.

Contractor and Supplier Management:

• Manage transporters, contractors and equipment suppliers against contracts, SLAs and operational requirements.
• Monitor safety, quality, productivity, fleet availability, service delivery and cost performance.
• Conduct contractor performance reviews and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Participate in tender evaluations, contract reviews and development of logistics service specifications.
• Manage contractor risks, disputes and operational non-compliance.

Governance, Systems and Reconciliation:

• Ensure accurate logistics transactions, weighbridge records, dispatch documentation and material movement information.
• Oversee reconciliation of tonnes moved, stock balances, transporter invoices, allocations and customer deliveries.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies and ensure appropriate escalation.
• Drive effective utilisation and integration of logistics, tracking, weighbridge and reporting systems.
• Ensure compliance with financial controls, procurement processes, policies and operational procedures.

Continuous Improvement and Projects:

• Lead logistics improvement projects focused on cost reduction, transport optimisation, capacity and operational efficiency.
• Identify opportunities to improve material flow, loading capacity, fleet productivity and supply chain performance.
• Develop and implement business cases and operational improvement plans.
• Drive Operational Excellence and continuous improvement initiatives across the logistics function.
• Manage implementation of logistics technology and process improvements and monitor benefits realisation.

Strategic Planning and Stakeholder Management:

• Provide logistics input into annual budgets, business plans and production forecasts.
• Participate in integrated planning across Mining, Plants, Metallurgy, stockholding and dispatch operations.
• Represent Logistics in operational, planning and performance forums.
• Advise management on logistics capacity, costs, operational constraints and business risks.
• Maintain effective relationships with WCM operations, Central Logistics, Transnet, transporters and other service providers.
• Contribute to logistics policies, standards, procedures and governance frameworks.

GROWTH

• Drive sustainable operational excellence through continuous improvement, innovation and optimisation of logistics processes.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve logistics productivity, reduce cost per tonne and maximise utilisation of available resources.
• Develop the logistics function's operational capabilities through technology, data-driven decision-making and improved management practices.
• Promote a culture of accountability, performance ownership, innovation and con