{"id":499,"date":"2026-01-19T13:50:43","date_gmt":"2026-01-19T13:50:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theopportunitygiver.co.za\/?p=499"},"modified":"2026-01-19T13:51:15","modified_gmt":"2026-01-19T13:51:15","slug":"specialist-logistics-commercial","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theopportunitygiver.co.za\/?p=499","title":{"rendered":"Specialist, Logistics Commercial"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Organisation:<\/strong> Exxaro Resources<br><strong>Job Title:<\/strong> Specialist, Logistics Commercial<br><strong>Business Unit:<\/strong> Exxaro Corporate Centre (The ConneXXion)<br><strong>Job Type:<\/strong> Permanent<br><strong>Location:<\/strong> Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa<br><strong>Reference Number:<\/strong> EXX260115-5<br><strong>Exxaro Ref:<\/strong> P40253567<br><strong>Closing Date:<\/strong> 26 January 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Job Overview<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Exxaro Resources is seeking a <strong>Specialist, Logistics Commercial<\/strong> to join its Corporate Centre in Centurion. This permanent role focuses on managing and optimising logistics contracts across multiple commodities while ensuring regulatory compliance, cost efficiency, and strong supplier performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ideal candidate will bring strong commercial acumen, analytical thinking, and an innovative mindset to drive continuous improvement within Exxaro\u2019s logistics and supply chain operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Minimum Requirements<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Applicants must meet the following criteria:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Bachelor\u2019s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related field<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3\u20135 years\u2019 experience in supply chain, procurement, or contract management<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Certificate in First Line Management (Advantageous)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strong analytical and commercial drafting skills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Experience negotiating and managing logistics contracts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ability to manage vendor performance and supplier relationships<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Understanding of logistics regulatory compliance requirements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Experience in financial evaluation of tenders and procurement savings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Psychometric Assessment (conducted by Exxaro)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Certificate of Fitness (conducted by Exxaro)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Responsibilities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Manage and optimise logistics contracts to ensure cost efficiency and compliance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Draft, negotiate, and finalise commercial agreements with suppliers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Coordinate and evaluate tender processes, including financial assessments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Monitor supplier performance and contractual compliance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Build strong supplier relationships to drive innovation and service excellence<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Conduct monthly reporting and performance analysis<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure adherence to internal governance and regulatory standards<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Collaborate with internal teams on supplier development strategies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identify procurement savings and implement best practices<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maintain accurate contract records and renewal schedules<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Equity Statement<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Preference will be given to suitably qualified applicants from designated groups in line with Exxaro\u2019s Employment Equity Plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Apply<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Interested candidates must apply online before the closing date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/exxaro.erecruit.co\/candidateapp\/Login\">Apply Here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Organisation: Exxaro ResourcesJob Title: Specialist, Logistics CommercialBusiness Unit: Exxaro Corporate Centre (The ConneXXion)Job Type: PermanentLocation: Centurion, Gauteng, South AfricaReference Number: EXX260115-5Exxaro Ref: P40253567Closing Date: 26 January 2026 Job Overview Exxaro Resources is seeking a Specialist, Logistics Commercial to join its Corporate Centre in Centurion. 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