Key details
Quick facts about this role
Location
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Work mode
On-site
Compensation
R 145 000 - R 160 000 per month
Posted
20 Aug 2026
Closes
05 Sept 2026
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Client Service Head: Operations
Synopsis
A large logistics and supply-chain organisation is seeking an experienced Client Service Head: Operations to lead operational service delivery across warehousing, inventory, yard and intermodal activities. This senior position combines operational leadership, customer-service governance, SLA management, performance improvement and management-team development.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead operational and client-service teams across multiple logistics functions.
- Drive operational excellence and consistent service delivery.
- Build and maintain effective relationships with key clients.
- Manage client escalations and monitor performance against agreed SLAs.
- Identify and implement improvements to operational processes and efficiencies.
- Monitor operational KPIs and management reporting.
- Maintain oversight of billing accuracy and cost recovery.
- Lead, coach and develop management teams.
- Ensure operations comply with relevant operational and customs requirements.
Qualifications / Minimum Requirements
- At least five years of logistics, warehousing or supply-chain operations experience.
- Practical experience in warehousing, yard or intermodal operations.
- Strong client relationship and SLA-management experience.
- Senior leadership experience managing operational teams.
- Ability to analyse KPIs, operational performance and service-delivery results.
- Strong understanding of operational compliance requirements.