Job description

The position holder will be responsible for the following:

• Supervising maintenance & repair of ZIM equipment.
• Reviewing & approving repair estimates by MNR vendors.
• Considering evacuation & total loss declarations of damaged equipment
• Handling 3rd party recovery of cargo/ handling related damages.
• Extract reports, repair estimates and visit service providers
• Convey technical instructions and professional policies to the countries and follow their execution.
• Final approval of work procedures, contract, specs, service processes, rate sheets of service providers
• Repair approvals of containers in the Africa region based on the repair limit set by Global M&R Dep.
• Control and follow up on regional M&R expenses.
• Constant negotiation and opportunity seeking for rate reductions
• Assistance in annual M&R budget preparation.
• Monthly reporting of regional M&R KPI and performance.
• Scale-in and scale-out of on-hire/off hire containers
• Work with local offices/agent on container sales activities.

Requirements:

• First degree in in maritime, shipping, or related disciplines.
• Between 5-8 years prior experience in similar capacity.
• Strong relationship management, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good command of written and spoken in English.
• Proficiency in MS Office.