Other names for Logistics Manager:

• Dispatch Logistics Manager

What is a Logistics Manager?

A Logistics Manager heads up companies that are involved in the moving, handling or storing goods in any industry – transferring goods and materials from manufacturers and suppliers through to customers.  This can be carried out locally, regionally, nationally or internationally.

In this line of work, you might also be known as a Supply Chain or Distribution Manager.

It is the Logistic Manager’s responsibility to work closely with purchasing officers, warehouse staff and transport clerks ensuring that goods and materials arrive at the depot according to schedule, arrive in good order, are stored corrected and dispatched timeously to customers.

Logistics is an essential industry.  It is an important area in the efficient performance of a company or country.

What does a Logistics Manager do?

• manages transport and distribution channels
• plans of delivery timetables
• inventory control: monitors of stock levels with the use of computer databases
• tracks movement of goods through depots
• oversees of ordering and packaging processes ready for dispatch
• looks at ways to improve supply networks
• oversees the arrival of shipments
• manages clerical, administrative and warehouse distribution staff
• monitors performance and makes sure targets are met
• deals with staff recruitment and training
• resources & does financial planning
• assists with storage and warehouse design
• watches quality management
  

Are you … ?

• logical?
• a critical thinker?
• decisive?
• a good planner?
• organised?
• computer literate?
• able to deal with stress?
• deadline orientated?
• a good manager?
• able to motivate others?

How do I become a Logistics Manager?

There are numerous ways to study Logistics or Supply Chain Management: In most cases Mathematics is needed.

PATH 1

Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) in Logistics Management

• University of Johannesburg

PATH 2

Bachelor of Logistics

• University of Stellebosch

PATH 3

National Diplomas and Bachelor of Technology (BTech)

• Can be done at some Universities of Technology

Diplomas and Certificates in Logistics

• Can be done at some private institutions

Once you have these, you will have to get a lot of work experience and work yourself up to the position of Logistics Manager

Other Institutions to Consider:

• CENTRE FOR LOGISTICS EXCELLENCE: CLX

Offers a variety of accredited courses.

• DAMELIN

Offers a Supply Chain Management Short Course Certificate

• UNISA
• Institute for Quality
• Metro Minds
• Global Maritime Legal Solutions

TRAINING:

• CLICK HERE to check for a training institution near you to see what they offer.
• Make sure you understand their entry requirements for each course.
• To avoid scams, make sure your institution is registered with the Department of Higher Education. 
• CLICK HERE to check accredited Private Higher Education Institutions. 

OTHER CAREERS TO CONSIDER:  Accountant … or … Chartered Secretary 

Is becoming a Logistics Manager the right career choice for me?

Other names for Supply & Distribution Manager:

What is a Supply and Distribution Manager?

A Supply and Distribution Manager usually works in a warehouse and is responsible for the planning, co-ordination, directing and controlling the supply of the goods which are made by the company.  They are also in charge of the storage and distribution of the goods. 

A Supply and Distribution Manager is also a kind of Logistics Manager.  See under ‘Logistics Manager’ on our website for more details.

What does a Supply and Distribution Manager do?

• supervise the activities of workers
• negotiate contracts with suitable suppliers
• develop new supply and distribution policies and strategies
• implement warehouse safety and security programs
• do paperwork, like invoices, work orders, etc
• schedule and monitortransport: pickup, delivery, or distribution of products
• ensure timely re-ordering and re-stocking
• co-ordinate warehouse activities, eg production, sales, records control etc
• workout costs for transport and distribution
• deal with customers’ questions and complaints
• inspectwarehouses, vehicle fleets and equipment
• maintain equipment / ordering new

Are you … ?

• extremely organised?
• logistical?
• methodical?
• a good manager?
• deadline orientated?
• computer literate?
• a good communicator?

How do I become a Supply and Distribution Manager?

There are numerous ways to study to become a Supply and Distribution Manager. 

One can go the route and study Logistics Management – see under ‘Logistics Manager’ on our website for more details or, for example, you can study at:

PATH 1

Diploma in Supply Chain Management

Advanced Diploma in Supply Chain Technologies

Workplace experience

PATH 2

Bachelor degree in Supply Chain Management

Workplace experience

PATH 3

Bachelor degree in Supply Chain Management

Honours in Supply Chain Management

Workplace experience

TRAINING:

• CLICK HERE to check for a training institution near you to see what they offer.
• Make sure you understand their entry requirements for each course.
• To avoid scams, make sure your institution is registered with the Department of Higher Education. 
• CLICK HERE to check accredited Private Higher Education Institutions.

OTHER CAREERS TO CONSIDER:  Bank Manager … or … Television Director

Is becoming a Supply and Distribution Manager the right career choice for me?

Other names for Store Person:

 What is a Store Person? 

A Store Person can also be called a Stock Controller.

The main job of a Store Person is to manage the stock, from raw materials to finished product. 

Most large companies have Store Persons or Stock Controllers. The aim is of their job is to have enough stock to make or fill orders without having too much lying around. Overstocking could result in goods ‘expiring’ (eg foods) or becoming out of date (computers parts).

Storing goods is very expensive so tight controls need to be put in place.

What does a Store Person do?

• keep strict records of goods coming in and goods going out
• track goods on computer
• replenish stock
• rotate stock (so older stock is used before newer stock)
• pest control
• sticking to regulations with dangerous goods (chemicals and poisons  etc)
• checking expiry dates
• make sure goods are safe (fire, theft, water damage etc)

Are you . . . ?

• organised?
• observant?
• methodical?
• logical?
• neat?
• dependable and reliable?
• trustworthy?

How do I become a Store Person?

TETA suggests you do a Certificate in Stock Control or a National Certificate in Freight Handling.

• NELSON MANDELA METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY

Offers a National Diploma (Inventory and Stores Management)

• UNISA

Course in Introduction to Storage and Inventory Management

TRAINING:

• CLICK HERE to check for a training institution near you to see what they offer.
• Make sure you understand their entry requirements for each course.
• To avoid scams, make sure your institution is registered with the Department of Higher Education. CLICK HERE to check accredited Private Higher Education Institutions. 

OTHER CAREERS TO CONSIDER: Warehouse Manager or Bank Teller

Is becoming a Store Person right career choice for me?

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Other names for Forklift Operator:

What is a Forklift Operator?

A Forklift Operate uses a powered forklift to move materials (goods) from one point to another.

He or she can work in a variety of places:

• Warehouses
• Factories
• Printing houses
• Builders’ yards
• Large retail depots
• Large courier companies
• Harbours, airports etc

Forklift Operators are responsible for the load and unloading of trucks. Some Forklift Operators are also required to keep records of incoming and outgoing goods. The may also need to check that goods are not damaged on arrival.

Forklifts are large pieces of machinery which can cause harm, even death, if not used correctly. Forklift Operators need a licence to drive a forklift.

What does a Forklift Operator do?

• moves goods from one point to another
• loads and unloads goods
• placse goods into stock
• ensures goods are protected during movement
• keeps records
• does quality checks
• keeps forklift in good running order

Are you . . . ?

• responsible?
• a person with good special awareness?
• reliable?
• careful?
• a person with good hand-eye co-ordination?
• a person with good vision?
• a team player?

How do I become a Forklift Operator?

You will need to get a Forklift Operating licence. TETA suggest the following:

Competency Certificate according to the classification of the equipment you will use.

• National Certificate: Lifting Machine Operators

Requirements:

NQF Level 2 in Communications and Maths Lit

• National Certificate: Lifting Machine Operations
• National Certificate: Mechanical Handling (rigging)

Requirements:

NQF Level 2 in Communications and Maths Lit

There are many places around SA that offer Forklift Operating training.

Here are a few:

• H&L TRAINING

http://www.hltraining.co.za/training.html

• DC TRAINING

http://www.dctraining.co.za/forklift-training-reach-trucks.html

• CRANE INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY

http://www.crane-international-academy.co.za/forklift.html

• TETA Seta

http://www.teta.org.za/

OTHER CAREERS TO CONSIDER: Tour Bus Driver or Train Driver

Is becoming a Forklift Operator right career choice for me?

OFO No: 132404 

Other names for Warehouse Manager:

What is a Warehouse Manager? 

The main job of a Warehouse Manager is to manage the staff of a warehouse or storage facility. 

Warehouses are usually very busy places to work at. Goods are coming and going all the time. Some warehouses are open and working 24-7.

The Warehouse Manager makes sure that everyone is doing their work so the ‘flow’ of goods (in and out) is on time.

Sometimes, the Warehouse Manager has to perform the duties of an HR Manager.

What does a Warehouse Manager do?

• manages transport and distribution channels
• manages staff
• controls inventory
  
• plans storage
  
• is in charge of resource planning
• is in charge of financial planning
• is in charge of strategic management
• controls quality management
• imports and exports management

Are you . . . ?

• good at mathematics?
• organised and a good organiser?
• a logical thinker?
• able to deal with pressure?
• good with people?
• a motivator?
• observant?

How do I become a Warehouse Manager?

TETA suggest you do a Diploma in Warehouse Management and / or Logistics Management.

Here are a few options. There are many more.

• UNISA

• NELSON MANDELA METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY

Offers a National Diploma in Inventory & Stores Management

TRAINING:

• CLICK HERE to check for a training institution near you to see what they offer.
• Make sure you understand their entry requirements for each course.
• To avoid scams, make sure your institution is registered with the Department of Higher Education. 
• CLICK HERE to check accredited Private Higher Education Institutions. 

OTHER CAREERS TO CONSIDER: Logistics Manager … or … Event Manager

Is becoming a Warehouse Manager right career choice for me?

What is a Clearing & Forwarding Agent?

A Clearing & Forwarding Agent can also be known as a Logistics Forwarder / Customs Clearer or Customs Broker.

They can work in factories, warehouses, courier companies or companies that deal with import and/or exports.

What does a Clearing & Forwarding Agent do?

• carry out customs clearing procedures
• ensure insurance and licences (import & export) are in order
• facilitate the movement of cargo locally and internationally
• make sure all procedures comply with current legislation
• receive goods
• store goods in warehouses
  
• maintain recores of receipt of goods and dispatch of goods

Are you … ?

• observant?
• organised?
• methodical?
• a logical thinker?
• confident?
• calm under pressure?

How do I become a Clearing & Forwarding Agent? 

TETA Seta advises that there are various ways to qualify as a Clearing & Forwarding Agent. 

National Certificate in International Trade NQF Level 2
Requirements: Minimum ABET Level 4 or equivalent NQF Level 2

National Certificate in Freight Forwarding & Customs Compliance NQF Level 3
Requirements: Matric/Grade 12 + Mathematics + Geography

FET Certificate in Freight Forwarding & Customs Compliance NQF Level 4
Requirements: National Certificate in Freight Forwarding & Customs Compliance NQF Level 3

National Diploma in Freight Forwarding & Customs Compliance NQF Level 5
Requirements: FET Certificate in Freight Forwarding & Customs Compliance NQF Level 4

National Certificate in International Trade NQF Level 2
Requirements: Minimum ABET Level 4 or equivalent NQF Level 1

National Certificate in Freight Forwarding & Customs Compliance NQF Level 3
Requirements: Matric/Grade 12 + Mathematics + Geography

FET Certificate: Freight Forwarding & Customs Compliance NQF 4
National Diploma: Freight Forwarding & Customs Compliance NQF 5

• SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SPECIALISTS

http://www.sdstraining.co.za/

• GLOBAL MARITIME LEGAL SOLUTIONS

www.gmls.co.za

• SCHOOL OF SHIPPING

http://www.schoolofshipping.co.za

• CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF SHIP BROKERS & AGENTS

http://www.icssa.co.za/

• METRO MINDS

http://www.metrominds.co.za/

• ITRISA

http://www.itrisa.co.za/disttrainging.php

• TETA Seta

http://www.teta.org.za/

OTHER CAREERS TO CONSIDER: Importer / Exporter or Train Driver

Is becoming a Clearing & Forwarding Agent right career choice for me?

24.02.2015 – Posted on Facebook

OFO No:

What is a Transport Service Manager?

A Transport Service Manager usually works in a large production company and is responsible for planning transport routing schedules, dispatching transport (road, rail, air, sea) and directing the operations to make sure goods arrive at their destination timeously and unharmed.

What does a Transport Service Manager do?

• plans transport schedules and route optimisation
• dispatches, routes, and tracks transportation
• organises and manages staff
• directs investigations to deal with complaints
• implements new schedules and policy changes
• meets with other staff to formulate and implement new policies and procedures
• monitors operations to ensure safety rules, union contracts, and government regulations are adhered to
• monitors spending to ensure they stay within budget
• maintains transport fleet – making sure regular services are performed

Are you … ?

• organised?
• logical?
• a good planner?
• a good manager?
• able to see the ‘big picture’?
• a forward thinker?
• deadline orientated?
• methodical?

How do I become a Transport Service Manager?

A Transport Service Manager needs to study some form of logistics. See under ‘Logistics Manager’ on our website for more details.

Here are some other institutions, for example, that offer Transport Management related courses:

• UNISA:

Offers a 1 year Programme in Road Transport Management 

• UNIVERSITY OF JOHANNESBURG:

Offers a Diploma in both Transportation Management and Road Transport Management

TRAINING:

• CLICK HERE to check for a training institution near you to see what they offer.
• Make sure you understand their entry requirements for each course.
• To avoid scams, make sure your institution is registered with the Department of Higher Education. 
• CLICK HERE to check accredited Private Higher Education Institutions. 

OTHER CAREERS TO CONSIDER:  Tour Bus Driver … or … B&B Owner

Is becoming a Transport Service Manager the right career choice for me?

OFO No: 142101

What is an Importer or Exporter?

• IMPORTER
  

An Importer is someone who imports (legally brings in) goods from a foreign country into South Africa to sell.

• EXPORTER
  

An Exporter is someone who exports (legally gets and sells) goods from South Africa to a foreign country.

What does an Importer or Exporter do? 

• research and source goods that would be profitable to sell
• meet and negotiate with old and new clients/companies
• network to source new clients/companies to work with
• calculate costs (profits and loss)
• arrange shipping whether by road, rail, air or ship
• logistically plan the entire process (production/packaging/legal paperwork/transportation/client liaison)
• meet strict deadlines
• trace lost shipments
• keep records and extensive bookkeeping for tax purposes
• keep up to date with South African import-export laws
• travel locally and abroad

Are you … ?

• entrepreneurial?
• observant?
• a risk taker?
• an out-the-box-thinker?
• quality driven?
• organised and methodical?
• a person who pays attention to detail?
• a logistical thinker?
• a person with head for business?
• good at mathematics?
• a good negotiator?
• good at communicating (reading and writing)?

The Law:

Becoming a legal Importer or Exporter or both, requires a lot of paperwork.

• SOUTH AFRICAN REVENUE SERVICE: SARS

SARS has all the information and the strict laws on how to go about …

IMPORTING: 

http://www.sars.gov.za/ClientSegments/Customs-Excise/AboutCustoms/Imports/Pages/Imports.aspx

SARS has all the information and the strict laws on how to go about  

EXPORTING:

http://www.sars.gov.za/ClientSegments/Customs-Excise/AboutCustoms/Pages/Exports.aspx

• IMPORT EXPORT SOUTH AFRICA LICENSES:

In South Africa, by law, you have to have an Importers, Exporters or Import & Export license.  This can be done through:

http://www.importexportlicense.co.za/

Once you have your license, then you need to apply to the International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (ITAC) for an import permit.

How do I become an Importer or Exporter?

To become a successful Importer, Exporter or both, you really need a good head for business and a background in accounting.  Actually, formal training in accounting would be extremely beneficial.  See under ‘Accountant’ and ‘Bookkeeping’ on our website for more details.

TETA Seta advises you complete an FET Certificate in Exports NQF Level 4 and 5.

You will need a Matric/Grade 12 with Mathematics and Geography.

• SCHOOL OF SHIPPING:

Offers a variety of accredited courses (classroom and e-learning) and learnerships with regard to most aspects of importing, exporting, trade, etc. 

http://www.schoolofshipping.co.za/

• ITRISA (distance learning)

http://www.itrisa.co.za/disttrainging.php

• METRO MINDS

http://www.metrominds.co.za/

• INSTITUTE for QUALITY

http://www.iqetd.co.za/web/

• TETA Seta

http://www.teta.org.za/

Here are a few examples of short courses that are sometimes offered at these institutions:

• UNIVERSITY OF CAPE TOWN:

A course (11 weeks) in Import and Export Management

• ASTROTECH:

http://www.astrotech.co.za/training/mngseminars/ImportExport.asp

OTHER CAREERS TO CONSIDER:  Administration Officer or Customer Service Manager

Is becoming an Importer / Exporter the right career choice for me?

See below for more info.

What is a Clearing & Forwarding Agent?

A Clearing & Forwarding Agent can also be known as a Logistics Forwarder / Customs Clearer or Customs Broker.

They can work in factories, warehouses, courier companies or companies that deal with import and/or exports.

What does a Clearing & Forwarding Agent do?

• carry out customs clearing procedures
• ensure insurance and licences (import & export) are in order
• facilitate the movement of cargo locally and internationally
• make sure all procedures comply with current legislation
• receive goods
• store goods in warehouses
  
• maintain recores of receipt of goods and dispatch of goods

Are you … ?

• observant?
• organised?
• methodical?
• a logical thinker?
• confident?
• calm under pressure?

How do I become a Clearing & Forwarding Agent? 

TETA Seta advises that there are various ways to qualify as a Clearing & Forwarding Agent. 

National Certificate in International Trade NQF Level 2
Requirements: Minimum ABET Level 4 or equivalent NQF Level 2

National Certificate in Freight Forwarding & Customs Compliance NQF Level 3
Requirements: Matric/Grade 12 + Mathematics + Geography

FET Certificate in Freight Forwarding & Customs Compliance NQF Level 4
Requirements: National Certificate in Freight Forwarding & Customs Compliance NQF Level 3

National Diploma in Freight Forwarding & Customs Compliance NQF Level 5
Requirements: FET Certificate in Freight Forwarding & Customs Compliance NQF Level 4

National Certificate in International Trade NQF Level 2
Requirements: Minimum ABET Level 4 or equivalent NQF Level 1

National Certificate in Freight Forwarding & Customs Compliance NQF Level 3
Requirements: Matric/Grade 12 + Mathematics + Geography

FET Certificate: Freight Forwarding & Customs Compliance NQF 4
National Diploma: Freight Forwarding & Customs Compliance NQF 5

• SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SPECIALISTS

http://www.sdstraining.co.za/

• GLOBAL MARITIME LEGAL SOLUTIONS

www.gmls.co.za

• SCHOOL OF SHIPPING

http://www.schoolofshipping.co.za

• CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF SHIP BROKERS & AGENTS

http://www.icssa.co.za/

• METRO MINDS

http://www.metrominds.co.za/

• ITRISA

http://www.itrisa.co.za/disttrainging.php

• TETA Seta

http://www.teta.org.za/

OTHER CAREERS TO CONSIDER: Importer / Exporter or Train Driver

Is becoming a Clearing & Forwarding Agent right career choice for me?

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