Grindrod Vacancies

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Clearing and Forwarding Controller (DBN)

Listing reference: grind_000526

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 5 December 2024

Position summary

Industry: Distribution, Transport & Logistics

Job category: Transport, Logistics and Freight

Location: South Africa

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: No

Introduction

Sturrock Grindrod Maritime (Pty) Ltd is looking to secure the permanent services of a meticulous and customer-oriented Clearing & Forwarding Controller based in Durban. All suitably qualified candidates are invited to apply for this vacancy. Reporting directly to the National C&F Manager, the responsibilities of the successful applicant will include, but are not limited to the following:

Job description

Key Performance Area:

• Processing of Customs / TPT and TNPA Cargo Documents (Imports and Exports)
• Compiling quotes and issuing purchase order as per approved customer quote
• Keep principals updated daily and ensure deadlines are met
• Liaise with all Service Providers, Principals and Shippers on an ongoing basis
• Processing and submission of 3rd party documentation i.e. COO, SADC, DAFF, Port Health, State Vet etc.
• Liasing with Other Government agencies to obtain cargo releases and meeting shipping line deadlines
• Customs Tariffing
  

Minimum requirements

Qualifications/ Experience:

• Matric / National Senior Certificate
• A minimum of five years clearing & forwarding experience in a similar position – imports/exports (including cross border clearances, bonded cargo)
• Relevant industry-related training and/or a relevant course in the maritime field an advantage
• Experience working on Shipshape or similar clearing & forwarding system program is essential
• Knowledge of the clearing & forwarding processes relevant to industry (Incoterms and the various shipping modes and procedures for different types of cargo-Bulk-Liquid/Dry, Break bulk, etc.)

Required skills:

•  Able to work accurately with strong attention to detail
• Good communication skills (oral and written)
• Excellent organisational and administration skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Able to use initiative
• Ability to work independently, with a strong sense of responsibility
• Ability to collaborate with team members and attend to client queries and escalate queries and complaints appropriately
• Computer literacy – MS Word, MS Excel, Microsoft Outlook, ShipShape
• Ability to work after hours when needed

Applicants to send their CV’s to the HR Department: recruitment@sturrockgrindrod.com Please state the following reference in the subject line of your application: C&F Controller – November 2024

Applications close 5 December 2024.

Please note that the position is open to internal and external candidates.
Due consideration will be given to the company’s equity targets

SHERQ Officer

Listing reference: grind_000525

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 4 December 2024

Position summary

Industry: Distribution, Transport & Logistics

Job category: SHERQ

Location: Richards Bay

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Yes

Introduction

A challenging opportunity has become available for a self-motivated, highly driven, and innovative individual to join Grindrod Terminals at their offices in Richards Bay.

Job description

Main Purpose of The Job:

Assist with implementing and maintaining of effective safety, health, environmental and quality management system to meet OHS Act and  ISO, SAMSA requirements within a Legal framework, Rail safety regulator, Municipal Bylaws and Nuclear regulator.

General responsibilities

• Support with effective “Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality” (SHERQ) systems for operational, engineering, construction and administrative activities in his/her area of responsibility.
• Identify deviations and implement corrective action.
• Enhance continuous efficiency improvements
• Be presentable at all times and ensure that all equipment being utilized is maintained, presentable and acceptable.
• Keep all departments, Line Manager SHERQ and National SHERQ Manager fully advised of all relevant SHEQ matters.
• Management feedback
•  Incident Reports

SHERQ

• Implement, maintain and ensure compliance to Grindrod Integrated ISO Management System.
• Ensure effective communication regarding SHERQ to all relevant parties
• Compile and distribute accurate monthly SHERQ Statistics.
• Ensure effective Contractor Control in terms of Construction and other Regulations.
• Ensure compliance to Grindrod Objectives & Targets
• Ensure compliance with OHS act and ISO standards.
• Monitor and follow up on incidents from external Service Providers.
• Assist with incident and accident investigation to determine the root cause, recommend corrective action and ensure correct records are completed, submitted and retained.
• Internal & external SHERQ audits
• ISO Audits.
• Contractor performance statistics

Contractor Management 

• Attend pre-planning and pre-shut project meetings.
• Draw up a safety specification as specific to the Contractors work as per the OHS Act.
• Check the Contractors safety file against the safety specification to ensure all is in order before GMR.2 Approves the safety file.
•  Issue the contractor with the 37.2 Agreement of Mandatory, Letter of Appointment and Annexure G for the approval of the safety file.
• Conduct site inspection on the Contractors work area to ensure compliance and to ensure that they comply to Grindrod rules and they work according to their Safety plan as stipulated in their safety file.
• Issuing of NCRs for non-compliance and approving the Contractors action plan and close out of the NCR.
• Check the working safety files of all contractors on site to ensure daily, weekly, and monthly checklists/registers are done and documents are up to date.
• Conduct monthly audits on Contractors as per OHS Act.
• Managing the HSEC Online.

General Tasks

• Undertake all duties and responsibilities in accordance with Company policies and procedures.
• Ensure that the Company Health, Safety, Environment & Quality policy and procedures are observed as well as all relevant safety and the provisions of the relevant Health and Safety & Environmental Legislation.
• Ensure that legal requirements are updated and communicated to those that have a need to know.
• Reporting to Line Manager SHERQ & National SHERQ Manager any deviations noticed.

Minimum requirements

Qualifications

• Grade 12
• Safety Management Degree / Diploma / qualification
• SAMTRAC, Internal Auditor certificate and relevant Diploma

Experience

• 3 years in a SHERQ environment experience
• Stevedoring experience will be advantageous.

Internal Auditor

Listing reference: grind_000529

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 6 December 2024

Position summary

Industry: Distribution, Transport & Logistics

Job category: Transport and Logistics Management

Location: Durban

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Yes

Introduction

The main purpose of this role if to provide independent oversight regarding the effectiveness of and adherence to adopted internal controls. This involves assessing areas for compliance, evaluating the effectiveness of implemented controls, and providing recommendations to enhance practices. Additionally, the Internal Auditor will be responsible for traveling into Africa to conduct internal audit reviews, covering all operations under Grindrod Ltd.

Job description

The successful applicant will be responsible for but not limited to:

• IFC Process Documentation and Controls Workshops:
• Understanding and documenting business processes and controls. 
• Participate in IFC (Internal financial controls workshop) and creations of control frameworks.
• Audit Planning and Risk Assessment:
• Assessing risks and planning audit activities to achieve objectives effectively.
• Audit Program Development Developing comprehensive audit programs tailored to identified risks and objectives.
• Control Testing and Review:
• Conducting thorough testing of internal controls and reviewing their effectiveness.
• Consultation with Management, Communication and Reporting: 
• Engaging with management to discuss audit findings, communicate recommendations, and prepare comprehensive reports. This will be done under supervision of Senior Internal Auditor. 
• Perform Follow-Up reviews and Monitoring.
• Conducting follow-up reviews to monitor the implementation of audit recommendations and ensure ongoing effectiveness of controls.
• Working Papers Management:
• Managing and maintaining organized and accurate working papers throughout the audit process to support findings and conclusions.
• Consultation with Management, Communication and Reporting: 
• Engaging with management to discuss audit findings, communicate recommendations, and prepare comprehensive reports. This will be done under supervision of Senior Internal Auditor. 
• Perform Follow-Up reviews and Monitoring.
• Conducting follow-up reviews to monitor the implementation of audit recommendations and ensure ongoing effectiveness of controls.Working Papers Management:
• Managing and maintaining organized and accurate working papers throughout the audit process to support findings and conclusions.

Minimum requirements

Qualifications
 Diploma/BTech/BCom in Internal Audit.

Experience
At least 3 years Internal Auditing experience at Big 4 firm/Large Corporate.

Professional Registrations 
Full member of the Institute of Internal Auditors.

Job Specific Certifications
Completed or Studying towards  a CIA qualification.

IT Security operations Manager

Listing reference: grind_000527

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 4 December 2024

Position summary

Industry: Distribution, Transport & Logistics

Job category: Transport and Logistics Management

Location: Durban

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Yes

Introduction

The IT Security Operations Manager role has specific responsibility for keeping the organisations IT Security Operations running smoothly. The position plays a crucial role in IT Security, and is directly responsible for the following IT Security Services: Security Operations Centre, Threat and Vulnerability Management, Email Security, Web Security, Security Information and Event Management, Firewalls, Antivirus, Endpoints, Cloud Security, Data Loss Prevention, Identity and Access Management etc.

Job description

• Deliver a highly effective IT Security Operations Function across multiple divisions and geographies in adherence to the CIS/NIST frameworks.
• Manage response to IT Security incidents ensuring they are resolved efficiently, securely, and to SLA, point person within Grindrod for all IT Security Incidents including potential BCDR invocation events.
• Review/Resolve urgent ad hoc security requests either from IT or from the Business
• Manage the following IT Security Services: SOC, TVM, Email Security, Web Security, SIEM, Firewalls, Anti-Virus, Endpoints, Cloud Security, DLP, IAM etc. Services may be delivered internally or via external 3rd parties.
• Support Audit and Risk teams to ensure environment remains compliant and in line with Industry best practice.
• Responsible for remediation of outputs from audits/maturity assessments, pen testing, tabletop exercises etc.
• Provide Information security operations input into project teams as required.
• Produce IT Security Performance Metrics for management information for use in Monthly IT Security Service Reviews
• Complete regular audits to ensure Information Security requirements and controls are in place (and followed) in our environment.
• Identify and lead service improvement and cost efficiency initiatives within IT Security Operations without compromise to Security or Efficiency
• Key member of the Change Advisory Board (CAB) ensuring that Strategic and BAU technology decisions have IT Security to the forefront.
• Role in ensuring our services remain fit for purpose and that they scale appropriately to meet our organisations ambitious growth objective.

Minimum requirements

Qualification

• IT Degree or equivalent
• Suitable Industry Certifications (CISSP, CISM etc.)

Experience

• 10 years’ experience within IT Security

Specialist Knowledge

• Cloud Security
• Email and Internet Security
• Threat and Vulnerability Management
• Endpoint Security
• Data Loss Prevention
• Firewall Management
• SIEM and SOC Management
• Identity and Access Management

Internal Auditor – Intern

Listing reference: grind_000530

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 6 December 2024

Position summary

Industry: Distribution, Transport & Logistics

Job category: Transport and Logistics Management

Location: Durban

Contract: Fixed Term Contract

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Yes

Introduction

The primary purpose of this role is to support the internal audit team in assessing and enhancing Grindrod’s internal controls, risk management, and governance processes. This involves conducting audits, evaluating the effectiveness of financial and operational controls, and ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements. The intern will help identify areas for improvement, recommend enhancements, and contribute to the overall goal of maintaining a robust and efficient control environment within the organisation.

Job description

• Executing internal audit reviews (Cradle to Grave Assignments)
• Documenting systems and processes by interviewing employees of the organisation.
• Preparing flow charts of systems and business processes
• Consulting with management on the appropriateness of potential control and/or procedural changes and the potential impact on the current/ future control environment
• Performing system walk thorough to confirm processes and control designs.
• Developing Internal audit programs based on the process and organisations risks
• Conduct detailed testing of financial and operational processes. 
• Testing and review of documented controls; ensuring that there is adequate evidence to support and mitigate risks ensuring that objectives are achieved. 
• Prepare comprehensive audit work papers
• Involvement in special projects and investigations as mandated by the audit committee
• Assessing of Controls to ensure compliance with significant laws, regulations and best practice
• Professional Development

Minimum requirements

Qualifications
 Diploma

Preferred Qualifications
BTec/BCom in Internal Audit

Experience
1-2 years’ experience in an Internal Audit function.

Job Specific Certifications:
Studying towards a professional qualification (CIA or CISA)

Professional Registrations 
Member of the IIA

Internal Audit Manager

Listing reference: grind_000528

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 6 December 2024

Position summary

Industry: Distribution, Transport & Logistics

Job category: Transport and Logistics Management

Location: Durban

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Yes

Introduction

The Internal Audit role at Grindrod plays a crucial role in overseeing the adherence of all business processes, spanning various locations in Africa. The main purpose of this role if to provide independent oversight regarding the effectiveness of and adherence to adopted internal controls. Furthermore, the role involves conducting internal audit reviews across Africa, ensuring conformity to established standards and regulations, and identifying opportunities for improvement.

Job description

The successful applicant will be responsible for but not limited to:

• Internal Audit Plan Development: 
• Identify and evaluate the organisation’s risk areas and provides key input to the development of the annual audit plan.
• Execution of the approved IA Plan: 
  Audits are planned with realistic budget and timelines which are aligned with resource availability and complexity of audit engagements
• Internal Financial Controls (IFC) Framework Developments:
  Understanding and documenting business processes and controls. Take initiative to facilitate IFC workshops where necessary and creation of control frameworks.
• Risk Based Audits (RBA) – Systems and Processes Understanding:
  Understanding and documenting business systems and processes (using narrative and/or flowcharting techniques).
• Audit Execution: 
• Plan and facilitate execution of Internal Audit projects designed to provide an assessment of internal controls processes and operational performances.
• Performing internal audit testing and perform special reviews at the request of management
• Audit Reporting: Prepare constructive written audit report with practical recommendations.
• Represent internal audit on organisational project teams, at management meetings, and with external organisations.
•  Audit Management: 
• Audit staff, budget, travelling and audit file.
• Training and Supervision: 
• On the jobs training, coaching and supervision to Internal Audit Team members that are reporting to IA Manager. 
• Guides audit staff in the planning, organising, and monitoring of Internal Audit reviews.
• Monitoring of Findings: 
• Ensure the findings tracker is complete by ensuring the findings reconcile to the final reports and pivot dashboards are populated.
•  Monitoring of Management Self-Assessments (MSAs) on IFC Control Frameworks for the divisions assigned responsibility:  Ensure quarterly MSAs are complete.
•  Findings tracking
• Monitor the status of all reported findings to track improvement.
• Board Reporting: Board reports are submitted in a timely manner and meets division quality standards.
• Value adding:
• Ensure that Audit Survey Questionnaire (“ASQ”) is done after completion of the assignment to understand feedback from business. 
• Demonstrate the ability to identify opportunities to provide value added services or enhancement to internal audit function. 

Minimum requirements

Qualifications
B Com (Accounting) or B Com (Internal Auditing),

Experience
At least 8 years Internal Auditing experience, with IA articles with a Big 4 Firm/Large Corporate.

Job Specific Certifications
CIA

Professional Registrations 
Full member of the Institute of Internal Auditors.

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