Operations Manager – Logistics & Transport

About the role

ALISTAIR is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead safe and efficient road freight, crane, and heavy‑haul operations across its African network. You will act as the primary client interface, drive procurement, and ensure compliance across multiple sites while mentoring the Mozambique team.

Key responsibilities

• Drive safe, efficient road freight and crane operations.
• Manage fleet dispatch, equipment allocation, and workshop coordination.
• Ensure compliance, auditing, and reporting across all sites.
• Lead procurement, supplier management, and financial documentation.
• Prepare quotations and proposals for clients.
• Build relationships with government authorities, port officials, and suppliers.
• Identify risks, resolve challenges, and secure new business opportunities.
• Mentor and grow the Mozambique team, applying best practices from other regions.

Required profile

• 7–10+ years in logistics, transport, or supply chain (Oil & Gas or Mining preferred).
• Proven expertise in lifting operations, heavy haulage, and abnormal loads.
• Fluency in Portuguese and English.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and commercial acumen.
• Certification in crane operations (LOLER/LEEA).
• Knowledge of customs clearance, port operations, HSE standards, and transport legislation.

Required skills

• Crane operations certification (LOLER/LEEA).
• Lifting operations and heavy‑haulage expertise.
• Handling of abnormal loads.
• Customs clearance procedures.
• Port operations knowledge.
• HSE standards compliance.
• Transport legislation familiarity.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Experience with ERP/TMS systems.