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Yes 4 Youth – VWSA

BE PART OF THE WORLD’S LARGEST LOGISTICS COMPANY

Deutsche Post DHL Group is the world’s leading logistics and mail company.

We’re one of the world’s largest employers, operating in over 220 countries and territories. We’re Europe’s largest postal service, partner for eCommerce and pioneers in secure digital communication. We’re number one in contract logistics and international express delivery, and a leader in the forwarding business.

Join us and you’ll be working for a global company that’s focused on service, quality, and sustainability, and using the power of global trade to connect people and improve lives.

And not just for our customers, but for every member of our Group too.

At DHL Supply Chain South Africa, we’re looking for…

VacancyYes 4 Youth (VWSA) X6

Job Purpose

A diligent individual willing to take on new responsibilities and grow needed experience to apply for future endeavors. Someone with an adaptable mindset to acquire workplace knowledge and experience. Someone to fulfil all allocated loading / offloading tasks as per delivery procedure. To carry out instructions as allocated by the Team Leader and Managers. To accurately fulfil all delivery instructions and tasks allocated. To maintain the integrity of the company at all times.

Key areas of responsibility include:

• Learn & adhere to clear understandings of the clients’ requirements

• Build the knowledge & experience to ensure the correct use of equipment and to timeously report any defects

• To report and record any non-conformity with regards to customer merchandise

• To work within operating areas as determined by management and the needs of the business

• When carrying out duties – adapt to following operating procedures and safe working practices

Qualifications/requirements

• BBB-EE candidate

• South Africa Citizens only

• Unemployed youth from age 18 – 29 years

• A valid driver’s licence – mininum Code 8 (Desirable)

• Matric (English & Mathematics/literacy) – Essential

Required Documents

• CV 

• Certified ID Copy. 

• Certified Copy Matric Certificate 

Competencies & Skills

• The incumbent is a Company representative and must at all times conduct themselves accordingly

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Ability to build relationships

• Good team player

• Ability to work under pressure

• Customer service and clear understanding of the client’s requirement and expectations

• Positive work ethic – good written and verbal communication skills

• Admin skills – Desirable

• Person should have a good understanding of quality as a key value – Desirable

• Awareness of importance of security – Desirable

• Operational knowledge and understanding of service delivery – Desirable

• Ability to understand instructions and to accurately carry out instructions – Desirable

• React to customers in a courteous and professional manner – Desirable

• Team player

• Fulfilment of tasks to achieve KPI’s

Languages

English – verbal and written.

Warehouse Supervisor, Durbanville

Job Purpose

Develop and administer warehouse and ground operations plans and processes to provide smooth operations for movement, storage and inventory control of materials, finished goods, tools and packaging and to meet cost, quality, customer and market-specific requirements in line with the business strategy and requirements, corporate guidelines and policies

Typical Business Titles

Traffic & Distribution Analyst, Shipping & Distribution Officer

Differentiator

· Subject matter expert who applies advanced knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience

· Manage projects / processes, working independently with limited supervision

· Problems faced are difficult and sometimes complex

Key Tasks

· Execute warehouse and manual handling plans and processes for safe and efficient operations

· Implement warehouse activities efficiently to maintain the required operations and service performance turnaround time

· Verify adequate flow of logistics from the warehouses to the working areas and conduct physical count

· Track cargo movement and storage at the warehouse in order to maximize space utilization for storing and distributing material goods including raw materials, finished products, tools and packaging materials

· Support inventory planning and maintain accurate inventory in the warehouse, including customer-supplied inventory and packing material, and ensure timely replenishment

· Perform inventory cycle counts, wall to wall counts, and correct inventory discrepancies of customer owned inventory

· Execute and track safety and security measures to ensure goods and equipment safely operated, and properly maintained and stored

· Draft analysis reports and data such as shipment data, stock turnover and stock level data and share with the customer

· Support coordination of delivery schedules with shippers and customers, and assist in claims processing and shipment tracking

· Gather and provide supporting documents for accurate and timely customer billing

· Examine the working business model of the assigned operations center, seek opportunities, recommend and implement steps to upgrade/ improve

· Study and resolve issues in day-to-day warehouse and ground operations and execute practices focusing on promoting efficiency, faster service and lower costs

· Manage and execute warehouse/distribution center activities related to movement, tools, and packaging (e.g. pickers and packers)

· Pack items for shipment according to specifications

· Receive or inspect goods, scan and verify items against the shipment record

· Manage transshipment and sorting activities (e.g. within sorting centers)

· Operate gas or electric powered forklift truck to move, stack, load or unload materials, parts and goods

· Consolidate shipments

· Perform Unit load devices

Stakeholders

· Connect with and influence other specialist departments and 3rd parties e.g. external service providers

· May convince others to accept new concepts, practices, and approaches

· Build strong, trusting cross-functional relationships with DHL managers

· Understand customer and key stakeholders interests and concerns and advise direct reports, customers and key stakeholders

· Provide technical guidance to line managers and employees

Management Responsibility

· Individual contributor who may manage two or fewer employees

· May direct the work of other lower level professionals or manage processes and programs

· Coach and review the work of lower level professionals

Skills

Warehousing, Forklift Operator, heavy lifting, Scanning, Shipping, Loading, Sorting, Packing, Picking, First Choice, Data Entry, Workplace Safety, Occupational Health, Performance Management, Performance Dialog, Operations Management, Inventory Management, Inventory Control, Technology Trends, DHL Business Knowledge, Business Processes, Business Strategy, Market Research, Project Management, Stakeholder Management, Influencing, Feedback, Presentation & Storytelling, Facilitation

Qualifications & Key Requirements

Education Level

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience/qualification

Experience Level

more than 4 years

Key Account Manager- Technology Sector

Key Account Manager- Technology Sector 

Would you like to be part of the most international company in the world? A company operating in more than 220 countries worldwide and has been pioneering cross-border express shipping since 1969.  Would you like to be part of a business that connects people across the globe and want to make a difference? Then waste no time and join our amazing team at Deutsche Post DHL (DPDHL). DHL Global Forwarding, Freight (DGFF) is the Group’s air, ocean, and road freight specialist. We offer standardized transport as well as highly specialized end-to-end solutions to customers in a wide range of industries globally.

DHL Global Forwarding has an opening for Key Account Manager- Technology Sector in South Africa. In this specific position you will Execute global/regional Technology sector strategy on country level, manage relationship with CSI/MNC and win, retain and develop strategic Technology customers.

Join us in connecting people and improving lives!            

In this Key Account Manager- Technology Sector  position

  • You will manage the relationship of a defined number of CSI/MNC and SC customers and prospects in the Technology sector, serving as the primary contact for the customer and coordinating the account with regards to Trade Lane involvement.
  • You will seek and prospect for Strategic Customer targets to win new customers in the Technology sector.
  • You will ensure that Key Account activities are aligned with the global/regional Technology sector strategy.
  • You will deliver the regional and country customer budget by maintaining a healthy pipeline, good contractual performance, and proactive thinking.
  • You will work on regional customer initiatives and implement global business plan contents for the Technology sector.
  • You will collect relevant customer information for the RFI/RFP/RFQ and prepare documents for customer implementation to ensure proper operational handover and implementation to meet customer expectations (SLA’s & SOP’s).
  • You will coordinate with Program Managers on account planning, customer enquiries, and business reviews.
  • You will consult regional/global sector Heads on potential solutions and best practices in relation to the Technology sector.
  • You will maintain knowledge and awareness of competing products/services, discount, and pricing structures in the Technology sector, and how best to service and motivate key accounts to stay with the business.
  • You will ensure that profitable sales volume and strategic objective targets are met through assessing, clarifying, and validating consumers’ needs on an ongoing basis.
  • You will lead solution development for the identified improvement areas, coordinating the involvement of any relevant business personnel, and develop and maintain strong existing customer relations and loyalty through ensuring customer satisfaction.
  • You will take part in the strategic account planning process in which departmental financial targets, performance objectives, account management standards, and critical milestones over specific periods of time are decided upon.
  • You will review target achievement and create reports for senior management.
  • You will respond to customer enquiries/complaints.
  • You will conduct high-quality presentations of the entire range of standardized products to customers.
  • You will develop target lists of new business within the existing portfolio and continuously review and update the pipeline.
  • You will negotiate with Technology customers on contractual terms of service provision that are aligned with corporate sales policy and procedures.
  • You will adhere to approved credit limits granted to customers and enforce previously agreed payment terms.
  • You will prepare and realize planned sales calls, reporting activities, quotes, sales calls, and other information through the customer database system, i.e., Sales360.
  • You will maintain Sales360 record keeping and estimate preparation and follow-ups.
  • You will constantly improve your professional skills by attaining relevant certifications.

Now, here’s what we need from you.

  • Good understanding of the Technology sector in the forwarding industry.
  • Experience with customers
  • Ability to identify customer needs by gathering information and building long term relationships.
  • Ability to work in a team environment and transfer of knowledge to team members
  • Ability to work under extreme pressure with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to communicate effectively on all levels
  • Ability to use initiative and be a self-starter
  • Creativity and problem-solving capabilities
  • Ability to use sound judgment, manage risk and anticipate impact on overall business
  • Minimum of 4 years in working experience in a marketing/operations/ sales position.
  • A bachelor’s degree in Sales, Business Management, Communications, Marketing, Customer Relationship Management, Business Administration or any other related field.
  • Matric is a requirement
  • Preferable tertiary education including diploma an advantage.

We offer:

  • Opportunities in a global company where you can contribute your ideas and skills to move towards our shared goals.
  • Possible further career development
  • Competitive salary

Why join DHL Global Forwarding?

We are part of Deutsche Post DHL, the world’s leading logistics provider with operations in over 220 countries. Visit our career site on the web at https://www.logistics.dhl/us-en/home/careers.html

Our TOP EMPLOYER prestigious certification attests to our best-in-class efforts to attract and retain talent by fostering a positive work environment and encouraging personal and professional development among employees. The development of talented women in our organization will be a focus for us and an important part of our DGF Strategy 2025. 

We aspire to become the undisputed leader in our industry, when people think of forwarding; we want them to think DGF because we have:

  • The largest global network with more than ~30,000 passionate employees
  • The most efficient processes and fastest response times
  • The best solutions and best customer service

Our Vision: The Logistics Company for the World.

Our Mission: Excellence. Simply Delivered.
Our Purpose: Connecting People, improving lives.
Our Values: Respect & Results
Our Goals: Employer, Provider, and Investment of Choice, Living Responsibility

DHL Global Forwarding is an equal opportunity employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. 

Airfreight Product Development Manager

Airfreight Product Development Manager

Would you like to be part of the most international company in the world? A company operating in more than 220 countries worldwide and has been pioneering cross-border express shipping since 1969.  Would you like to be part of a business that connects people across the globe and want to make a difference? Then waste no time and join our amazing team at Deutsche Post DHL (DPDHL). DHL Global Forwarding, Freight (DGFF) is the Group’s air, ocean, and road freight specialist. We offer standardized transport as well as highly specialized end-to-end solutions to customers in a wide range of industries globally.

DHL Global Forwarding has an opening for Airfreight Product Development Manager in Gauteng, South Africa. The Product Development Manager is responsible for the overall AFR growth initiatives. The individual guides the Country pricing strategy required to achieve the growth ambition and will drive execution, including the development of relevant value propositions and solution design to support the growth.

Furthermore, the role is responsible for aligning and setting a clear direction for growth in collaboration with the Marketing & Sales department. This includes all sales channels – CSI/MNC/SBC, BC, and digital. Driving the product commercial organization around ACC (Airfreight Commercial Centre) and RDM structures, where applicable.. Join us in connecting people and improving lives!

In this Airfreight Product Development Manager position   

Key Tasks

  • Driving volume growth across all AFR products in close coordination with AFR Country management and Country product heads. Together with Regional Trade Management, drive the focus on trade lanes and countries as per Trade Lane growth plan.
  • ACC
    • Lead AFR pricing activities and ensure pricing efficiency and competitiveness for all airfreight related sub-products.
    • Overseeing all large tenders running through the ACC specialists as part of the global RFQ process and ensure efficient execution with all stakeholders.
    • Drives automation within the Tender management set up.
    • Spearheads RFQ analytics to improve win ratios.
    • Drives risk-taking analysis & proposals to deliver country growth targets.
    • Simplify country led RFQ’s to increase efficiency.
    • Drives STP on tender business
  • Senior Commercial Product Engagement
    • Driving senior commercial product engagement
    • Focal point for Country product development 
  • BC Segment
    • Responsible for the Country Growth structure and Country RDM structure (RDM where applicable)
    • Drives development and execution of local trade lane plans via AFR FS Major across all AFR products, according to focus Trade lanes defined by Trade Management
    • Drives target customer definition from a product and/or trade perspective together with local AFR product heads, Trade Management and Marketing & Sales.
    • Drive STP within the BC segment with Sales.
  • Coordinates and aligns the commercial approach for all AFR products together with Marketing & Sales.
    • Country focal point for Marketing & Sales.
    • Ensures process alignment together with Marketing & Sales within the country.
  • Aligns Marketing & Sales activities across the country as relevant to AFR product.

Now, here’s what we need from you.

  • In-depth knowledge in the logistics industry especially the airfreight product both imports and exports.
  • Clear result orientation and commercial mindset
  • Strategic but action-oriented mindset which contributes to business
  • Strong commercial sense and motivation to serve the customer
  • Good negotiator, always having the aspired goal in mind
  • Needs to be able to lead a team
  • Excellent networking abilities and impeccable interpersonal approach
  • Able to lead larger internal and external meetings
  • Readiness to coach people and likes to work across cultures
  • 8 years of experience in the AFR forwarding industry.
  • Sales experience is essential.
  • Experience in Trade Lane development.
  • Used to work in a multinational environment and in a large corporation with proven track record of customer growth and Leadership.

We offer:

  • Opportunities in a global company where you can contribute your ideas and skills to move towards our shared goals.
  • Possible further career development
  • Competitive salary

Why join DHL Global Forwarding?

We are part of Deutsche Post DHL, the world’s leading logistics provider with operations in over 220 countries. Visit our career site on the web at https://www.logistics.dhl/us-en/home/careers.html

Our TOP EMPLOYER prestigious certification attests to our best-in-class efforts to attract and retain talent by fostering a positive work environment and encouraging personal and professional development among employees. The development of talented women in our organization will be a focus for us and an important part of our DGF Strategy 2025. 

We aspire to become the undisputed leader in our industry, when people think of forwarding; we want them to think DGF because we have:

  • The largest global network with more than ~30,000 passionate employees
  • The most efficient processes and fastest response times
  • The best solutionsand best customer service

Our Vision: The Logistics Company for the World.

Our Mission: Excellence. Simply Delivered.
Our Purpose: Connecting People, improving lives.
Our Values: Respect & Results
Our Goals: Employer, Provider, and Investment of Choice, Living Responsibility

DHL Global Forwarding is an equal opportunity employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. 

Yes 4 Youth (Gauteng)

BE PART OF THE WORLD’S LARGEST LOGISTICS COMPANY

Deutsche Post DHL Group is the world’s leading logistics and mail company.

We’re one of the world’s largest employers, operating in over 220 countries and territories. We’re Europe’s largest postal service, partner for eCommerce and pioneers in secure digital communication. We’re number one in contract logistics and international express delivery, and a leader in the forwarding business.

Join us and you’ll be working for a global company that’s focused on service, quality, and sustainability, and using the power of global trade to connect people and improve lives.

And not just for our customers, but for every member of our Group too.

At DHL Supply Chain South Africa, we’re looking for…

VacancyYes 4 Youth (Gauteng) X5

Job Purpose

A diligent individual willing to take on new responsibilities and grow needed experience to apply for future endeavors. Someone with an adaptable mindset to acquire workplace knowledge and experience. Someone to fulfil all allocated loading / offloading tasks as per delivery procedure. To carry out instructions as allocated by the Team Leader and Managers. To accurately fulfil all delivery instructions and tasks allocated. To maintain the integrity of the company at all times.

Key areas of responsibility include:

• Learn & adhere to clear understandings of the clients’ requirements

• Build the knowledge & experience to ensure the correct use of equipment and to timeously report any defects

• To report and record any non-conformity with regards to customer merchandise

• To work within operating areas as determined by management and the needs of the business

• When carrying out duties – adapt to following operating procedures and safe working practices

Qualifications/requirements

• BBB-EE candidate

• South Africa Citizens only

• Unemployed youth from age 18 – 29 years

• Matric (English & Mathematics/literacy) – Essential

Required Documents,

• CV 

• Certified ID Copy

• Certified Copy Matric Certificate 

Competencies & Skills

• The incumbent is a Company representative and must at all times conduct themselves accordingly

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Ability to build relationships

• Good team player

• Ability to work under pressure

• Customer service and clear understanding of the client’s requirement and expectations

• Positive work ethic – good written and verbal communication skills

• Admin skills – Desirable

• Person should have a good understanding of quality as a key value – Desirable

• Awareness of importance of security – Desirable

• Operational knowledge and understanding of service delivery – Desirable

• Ability to understand instructions and to accurately carry out instructions – Desirable

• React to customers in a courteous and professional manner – Desirable

• Team player

• Fulfilment of tasks to achieve KPI’s

Languages

English – verbal and written

Sourcing Manager

About DHL and Procurement:

DHL Group the logistics provider of the world with over 580,000 employees in more than 220 countries and territories. We are an organization that is not just moving goods around, we have a very clear purpose, and we are: Connecting People. Improving Lives.  We provide challenges and opportunities for personal and professional development, we recognize the difference you bring to our business and together we share the pride of building one of the largest world leaders in logistics and supply chain. 

DHL Corporate Procurement is a trustworthy business partner that builds a competitive ecosystem for the DHL Group – SUSTAINABLE, AGILE, CONNECTED, FORWARD LOOKING. We transform the way DHL is sourcing products, systems and services from external partners, leveraging modern digital tools and technologies. Our global procurement team is our biggest asset and by focusing on clear priorities, we drive tangible value for our colleagues. As our business keeps growing, we want you in our EMEA region.

Ready to immerse yourself in the exciting world of Procurement? Join the team and bring your expertise on board! As part of the DHL Group, you will be working with a global network of Procurement colleagues and benefit from a wide range of development opportunities.

We are looking for an immediate, full-time, permanent position in EMEA at Olifantsfontein or Midrand, South Africa.

Job Purpose:

Implement local and regional category specific strategies. Work closely with regional and sub-regional procurement teams to ensure identify and recommend ´best in class´ suppliers and maintain good. Prepare and lead supplier negotiations at local level.

Your tasks:

  • Provide professional sourcing support for key business initiatives, supply market research / intelligence to support business decisions in investments and budgets and establishment of local or sub-regional frame contracts. Identification of strategic sourcing opportunities and development and management of strategic suppliers is a key
  • Integrate Procurement as a value adding services at sub-regional / country level with the country DHL divisions by executing a professional Business Relationship Management. Achieving greatest value contribution, benefit realization and efficiency from all procurement activities and ensuring customer satisfaction by meeting their demands in terms of quality, price and service.
  • Provide professionalized strategic sourcing of goods and services and transportation capacities in order to reduce costs and ensure quality and supply as needed by the business / function in scope

Your profile:

  • 3-3,5+ years of experience in Strategic Sourcing or Procurement.
  • Strong interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with stakeholders.
  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent professional qualification.
  • Fluent in English (written and spoken).
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.

We offer:

  • Great opportunity to work for the biggest logistics company in the world.
  • International and virtual environment.
  • Flexibility and great opportunity to learn.
  • Tempting Compensation and benefits.

DHL is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. 

If this is something you would like to do, don’t hesitate and start your application.

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