trafigura

Logistics Coordinator

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa (city only)

Full-time

First seen by offpeak October 22, 2026

1. Strategic Coordination and system input

Develop and implement logistics and pipeline flow strategies aligned with organizational objectives and regional regulations.
Coordinate with transportation, operations, and supply chain teams to maintain efficient and consistent capacity flows for import and export corridors.
Support capacity development initiatives for national logistics teams and partners.
Ensure timeous, accurate and valid input into FFMS systems, with relevant margin and volume reviews
Maintain proper record management within the FFMS systems for audit trail and review.
Be able to provide support and approval for movements falling outside of planned margins.
Effective communication and escalation of project delays, and or system inputs.
Ensure timeous and accurate billing to client

2. Transportation and Scheduling

3. Supplier and Stakeholder Management

Liaise with local authorities, customs, and regional partners across African countries.
Maintain communication between field offices, logistics clusters, and operations centres.

4. Compliance, Risk & Safety

Enforce adherence to HSE (Health, Safety & Environment) standards and international logistics protocols.
Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation measures for cross-border operations.

5. Documentation & Reporting

Generate analytical reports (KPI tracking, asset management, pipeline flow capacity utilization).
Ensure audit-ready records and contribute to logistics SOP development.

6. SHEQ

Understand and adhere to the SHEQ Policy within logistics and administrative processes.
Ensure logistical and administrative documentation (e.g., shipping records, schedules) complies with SHEQ procedures and is properly controlled.
Report any SHEQ non-conformities in logistics operations to the Regional Commercial Manager.
Support SHEQ objectives by ensuring efficient and safe administrative support.
Participate in SHEQ training and cooperate with audits by providing relevant records.

7. Work Hours

This role requires regular attendance on-site Monday through Friday. Occasional overtime and weekend work may be required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Strong knowledge of African trade routes, customs regulations, and logistics networks.
Ability to manage cross-border operations and multicultural teams.
Advanced data analysis and reporting skills (MS Excel, ERP, or logistics tracking systems).
Excellent strategic planning, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities.
Commitment to ethical and sustainable logistics practices.- Process orientated with a good attention to detail.
Highly organised with the ability to prioritise tasks in fast changing environment.
Must be able to work under pressure and adhere to aggressive deadlines
High level thinking and problem solver
Organised and detailed
Client orientated

Reporting Responsibilities