CHARTERING AND BOOKING MANAGER
Cheetah Chrome South Africa · Krugersdorp, Gauteng
Posted 13 October 2026
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About the Role
This role is responsible for moving raw materials from the mine site to international ports or local buyers. The successful candidate will oversee vessel chartering, cargo movement, and logistics coordination to ensure efficient and cost-effective delivery across the supply chain.
Duties & Responsibilities
Negotiate freight rates, terms, and conditions with shipowners and brokers.
Manage cargo bookings, ensuring timeous dispatch and coordination of rail and trucking allocations.
Review charter parties and shipping contracts to ensure compliance with international shipping standards.
Minimize demurrage costs, monitor shipping schedules, and resolve logistical bottlenecks.
Mitigate risks relating to cargo weight discrepancies, customs delays, and volatile freight rates.
Collaborate closely with mining operations, commodity traders, port authorities, and shipping agents.
Monitor vessel schedules and ensure operational efficiency across the logistics chain.
Ensure compliance with maritime regulations, customs requirements, and industry safety standards.
Prepare logistics and freight reports for management and stakeholders.
Desired Experience & Qualification
Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Logistics, or Business Administration.
5 – 10 years’ experience in bulk chartering, vessel operations, or logistics within the mining, commodities, or heavy industry sectors.
Knowledge of maritime law, Incoterms, demurrage calculations, and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) or supply chain tracking systems.
Strong vessel chartering and maritime knowledge.
Proven contract negotiation and contract management skills.
Ability to coordinate multi-modal transport, including rail, trucking, and port operations, ensuring a seamless flow from mine site to end customer.
Knowledge of maritime regulations, customs legislation, and industry-specific safety standards.
Strong financial and analytical acumen.
Excellent risk management and problem-solving skills.
Ability to make quick, data-driven decisions in fast-moving global shipping markets.
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment.