Commercial & ESG Manager

Distribution / Transport / Logistics / Supply Chain
Durban – Kwa Zulu Natal – South Africa

A leading, established organisation within the freight and logistics sector is seeking to appoint a Commercial & ESG Manager to support strategic commercial initiatives, risk management, and ESG reporting at a head office level.
 
This newly created role offers exposure across commercial operations, transformation, and governance, providing direct support to senior leadership. This role requires a structured, analytical professional with strong reporting capability and the ability to operate across multiple business functions in a high-performance environment.
 
Essential Requirements
  • B.Com Degree coupled with a Post Grad in Environmental Management or a BSc in Environmental Management coupled with a Post Grad in Finance Management or similar.
  • Minimum 5 years’ commercial experience
  • Exposure to freight, logistics, or maritime sectors
  • Strong Excel and business analytics capability
  • Proven experience in tender, bid, and project management
  • Strong commercial acumen and stakeholder management
 
Key Responsibilities
  • Support strategic business development initiatives and proposal preparation
  • Research, screen, and coordinate tender and bid submissions
  • Consolidate ESG and transformation reporting across business units
  • Manage reporting templates, submissions, and governance schedules
  • Support risk committee processes, reporting packs, and documentation
  • Assist with insurance renewals, declarations, and claims coordination
  • Compile reports and insights to support decision-making at the executive level