Commercial Manager

Recruiter:

Stafflink Recruitment Solutions

Job Ref:

STL0935

Date posted:

Thursday, April 23, 2026

Location:

Durban, South Africa

Salary:

TBA

SUMMARY:
Durban. KZN

POSITION INFO:

Commercial Manager Job Description:

The Commercial Manager reports directly to the Commercial Director, with a dotted-line

reporting relationship to the Head of Risk and Insurance on all matters relating to risk and insurance.

Job Purpose

The role entails commercial engagements, as well as the consolidation of Transformation and ESG reports and the provision of support on risk and insurance matters.

Assist the Commercial Director with strategic business development projects, as well as divisional strategic initiatives, when required.
Submit compelling proposals for business opportunities within the freight sector andrelated industries, with a clear understanding of the role of Head Office support.
Research and screen tenders and Requests for Proposals/Information/Quotations(RFPs, RFIs, RFQs, etc.), noting that business units typically take the lead on this function.
Support the preparation of proposals (RFPs, RFIs, RFQs) driven by Head Office and

where required, by business units. Final review and approval will be conducted by the

Commercial Director and relevant stakeholders.

ESG Responsibilities: Support the Commercial Director in ESG-related activities, including:

Compiling, updating and managing ESG reporting templates and distributing them tobusiness units
Collating and communicating information required for ESG submissions including updates, requirements, ethics line casesand ALICE scores.
Monitoring submissions, as well as reviewing, verifying, and consolidating divisional ESG reports.
Maintaining ESG clarification and adjustment schedules.
Preparing ESG Committee meeting packs and taking minutes during ESG Committee meetings.

Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor’s degree (B-Degree) with a relevant postgraduate qualification.
Minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience in a commercial role.
Prior experience in the freight, logistics or maritime industry will be advantageous.

Expertise

Strong business knowledge and commercial acumen
Stakeholder Relations Management

Key Responsibilities

Tender and Bid management (mainly at Head Office and or as when required by the businesses)
Insurance and Risk Support
Transformation and ESG data consolidation
Tender and Bid management

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