International Logistics Director

Johannesburg - postal code -1644 - Greenstone

Our client, a highly respected and rapidly evolving player within the international logistics and supply chain sector, is seeking a commercially astute and strategically driven executive to lead and transform a critical division within their organisation. This is a rare opportunity offering significant scope, influence, and autonomy - suited to a seasoned leader who thrives in complex, high-performance environments and has a proven ability to scale operations, drive profitability, and lead large, multi-functional teams across diverse regions.

The successful candidate will take ownership of strategic direction, operational performance, and commercial growth, while ensuring strong governance, compliance, and customer value delivery across a dynamic and highly regulated environment.

• Shape and execute the division's commercial and growth agenda, identifying new market opportunities and strengthening client value across complex, multi-region logistics networks
• Provide executive leadership to a large, multi-disciplinary team, driving alignment, accountability, and performance across operational, commercial, and support functions
• Drive profitability through disciplined cost management, pricing strategy, and optimisation of operational and financial levers across the business
• Lead the evolution of operational capability through process optimisation, scalability initiatives, and the integration of technology and automation across the value chain
• Oversee the delivery of complex, cross-border logistics solutions, ensuring consistent service excellence across diverse markets and operating environments
• Act as a key interface with strategic clients, partners, and industry stakeholders, strengthening relationships and positioning the business as a trusted solutions provider
• Establish and embed a high-performance culture, with a focus on leadership development, succession planning, and organisational capability building
• Provide oversight of governance, risk, and compliance frameworks, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements while maintaining operational agility
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across all functional areas, leveraging data, insights, and innovation to enhance efficiency and competitiveness
• Partner closely with executive leadership to define and execute long-term strategy, ensuring the division remains resilient, scalable, and positioned for sustained growth
• Lead and influence transformation initiatives, aligning people, process, and technology to support evolving business objectives and market demands

• Essential: Bachelor's degree
• Postgraduate qualification in Business, Logistics, or related field advantageous
• Extensive track record of leading and developing large, multi-disciplinary teams within complex, performance-driven environments
• Relevant experience within cross-border operations, supply chain, or integrated logistics environments
• Strong track record in driving financial performance, operational efficiency, and scalable business growth
• Experience operating within regulated environments, with exposure to governance, risk, and compliance frameworks
• Proven ability to lead transformation, optimisation, or technology-enabled improvement initiatives
• Exposure to multi-region or international operations highly advantageous

• Strategic thinking with strong execution capability
• Commercially driven with advanced financial acumen
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence at executive level
• Highly analytical with strong problem-solving ability
• Resilient and adaptable within complex environments
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management capability

This is an exceptional opportunity to step into a high-impact executive role within a market-leading organisation, offering significant scope to shape strategy, drive performance, and influence long-term business success.