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. Duties and Responsibilities 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 Minimum Requirements Education and Experience 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 Key Competencies 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr