WE’RE HIRING: Operations Manager – Logistics

Location: Pemba, Cabo Delgado, Mozambique
Recruitment Agency: Huretek
Industry: Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Oil & Gas Support Services

About the Position

  • Huretek is recruiting an experienced Operations Manager on behalf of its client.
  • Based in Pemba, the successful candidate will lead all logistics and operational activities in Mozambique and assume full responsibility for the Pemba office and its team.
  • The role reports to the Country Manager, with functional reporting to the Financial Director.

Key Responsibilities

1. Operations Management

  • Manage logistics operations, ensuring jobs are delivered on time, safely and to the required quality standards.

  • Respond promptly to client requests and Requests for Quotations (RFQs).

  • Provide clients with daily operational updates.

2. Financial Management and Job Files

  • Take responsibility for the gross margin of assigned job files.

  • Monitor operational costs against budgets.

  • Supervise job file documentation, invoicing and closing procedures.

  • Control petty cash and operational expenses.

3. Reporting and Documentation

  • Submit daily operational reports and monthly profitability reports to management.

  • Escalate incidents promptly.

  • Maintain accurate and auditable records.

4. Compliance and Safety

  • Ensure compliance with Group policies, safety rules, applicable regulations and ISO standards.

  • Promote safe working practices across the team.

5. Local Content and Staff Development

  • Train, mentor and develop national employees.

  • Facilitate skills transfer to the local team in Pemba.

6. Leadership and Representation

  • Lead the team through a hands-on management approach.

  • Represent the company professionally when dealing with clients, authorities and partners.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate should have:

  • Proven experience as an Operations Manager or in a similar role within logistics, freight forwarding or oil and gas support services.

  • Strong team leadership skills and a practical, solution-oriented approach.

  • Good financial knowledge, including budgeting, gross margin management, invoicing and cost control.

  • Knowledge of Health, Safety and Environment (HSE), ISO standards and compliance requirements.

  • Experience working in Mozambique; experience in Cabo Delgado is a strong advantage.

  • Fluency in Portuguese and English.

  • Availability to be based in Pemba and remain reachable 24/7 when operational requirements demand it.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should send their CV to pemba.vacancies@huretek.com, using the subject line:

Operations Manager – Pemba