Ship chandler – operations management

Confidential
📍 cape town, western cape, South-Africa 💼 Full-time 🕒 Posted June 24, 2026

Job Description

Job Title

Ship Chandler – Operations Management

Department

Shipping Operations / Procurement

Reports to

Operations Manager

Location

Paarden Eiland, Cape Town (daily travel to Port of Cape Town)

Job Purpose

To lead and manage both procurement (including fresh food produce) and operational delivery of ship chandling services for vessels calling at the Port of Cape Town. This role ensures end to end control over sourcing, purchasing, inventory, warehousing, logistics, and on board delivery, while meeting cost, quality, compliance and vessel turnaround targets.

Key Duties 1. Managing Procurement (including Fresh Food Produce) Fresh Food Produce Sourcing Source high-quality fresh fruits, vegetables, dairy, meat, poultry, and seafood from Cape Town’s fresh produce markets (e.g., Epping Market), local farms, and certified suppliers. Ensure produce meets vessel nationality, crew dietary requirements and international standards (e.g., HACCP, Global G...

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Job Details

  • Location cape town, western cape
  • Job Type Full-time
  • Category Other-General
  • Posted Date June 24, 2026
  • Application Deadline August 03, 2026