Enter a job title or keyword
Yard Manager
Job Location:
Job Location:
Port Elizabeth - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
11 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
8 October 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Our client in the logistics and automotive transport industry is looking to employ a Yard Manager Port Operations to join their team based in Port Elizabeth.
Purpose of the Role
To manage and control all yard operations vehicle movements and storage activities ensuring accurate inventory control compliance with operational standards and efficient coordination between depot and port operations.
Purpose of the Role
To manage and control all yard operations vehicle movements and storage activities ensuring accurate inventory control compliance with operational standards and efficient coordination between depot and port operations.
Requirements:
Vehicle Movement and Operations Control:
- Matric
- Valid drivers license
- 36 years experience in yard management or logistics / transport operations
- Strong understanding of vehicle movement control and yard coordination
- Experience in inventory management and stock control
- Exposure to port operations or automotive logistics advantageous
- Strong leadership and staff management skills
- High attention to detail and organisational ability
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- Strong reporting and problem-solving skills
Vehicle Movement and Operations Control:
- Oversee all vehicle movements between depot yard and port
- Ensure smooth flow of vehicles and prevent congestion or delays
- Coordinate daily operations with drivers planners and port teams
- Maintain accurate control of all vehicles in the yard
- Conduct regular stock counts and reconciliations
- Ensure alignment between system records and physical stock
- Ensure all vehicles are inspected on arrival and dispatch
- Monitor and report damages in line with operational standards
- Ensure compliance with all handling and inspection procedures
- Maintain a clean organised and secure yard environment
- Ensure proper vehicle positioning and traceability
- Enforce access control and security measures
- Supervise yard staff inspectors and vehicle handlers
- Monitor productivity discipline and performance
- Ensure adherence to company procedures
- Compile weekly operational inventory and exception reports
- Provide feedback to management on performance and issues
- Identify inefficiencies and implement improvements
- Ensure on-time vehicle movements and deliveries
- Minimise vehicle damages through strict control measures
- Maximise yard capacity and utilisation
- Prevent delays and operational bottlenecks
- Monday to Friday: 07h00 17h00
- Rotational shifts:
- 07h00 12h00 or 12h00 17h00
- Saturday: 07h00 12h00
- Flexibility required based on operational demands and port schedules
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
Headhunters is the Eastern Cape’s premier, boutique style recruitment agency. Whether you’re an employer, looking for that perfect person for your team, or that person, looking for the perfect job to ignite your passion. South Africa and beyond
