OPERATIONS DIRECTOR – SEVENTY CONSULTING

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SEVENTY CONSULTING – Operations Director (Shipping & Freight)

Operations Director (Shipping & Freight)

position based in Walvis Bay

JOB PURPOSE

The Operations Director will focus on building and developing partnership with local and international clients, identifying new opportunities, and working with the global teams to develop and secure new business.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Business Development and Management

• Identify and pursue business opportunities in Namibia’s Oil and Gas market.

• Develop and maintain opportunities, providing regular intelligence updates on upstream developments.

• Identify opportunities in the shipping and logistics sectors and prepare business plans that will drive growth and profitability.

• Drive the financial success of the shipping and logistics divisions, optimising profits margins and ensuring sustainable growth.

• Build a strong sales pipeline and convert leads into long-term business partnerships.

• Execute operational strategies to drive efficiency, performance, and client satisfaction.

• Proven experience as Operations Director or Senior Operations Leader in the shipping and logistics sectors with a minimum of 5-10 year’s heading a large operation.

• Strong leadership, operations, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

• Commercially minded and solutions focused.

• Attend to recruitment, onboarding, and training of staff as operations grow.

Local Content and Compliance

• Identify and qualify local subcontractors, service providers and suppliers aligned with project and regulatory requirements.

• Ensure compliance with Namibian labour, tax and environmental regulations.

• Provide guidance on local policy developments that could impact the business.

• Seek innovative solutions and growth opportunities.