General Cargo Foreman- Ports and Terminals Career at DP World April 2025

The following job details are based on the latest career and expected future opportunities. Always check DP World’s official page for confirmation. DP World Tanzania is now looking for the General Cargo Foreman- Ports and Terminals. Optimize the process flow of general cargo/bulk/RoRo terminal and other goods between land and sea transport by increasing efficiency and productivity.

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Key Performance Areas:Qualifications Required Experience and Skills Required About DP World How to Apply

Key Performance Areas:

Oversee, inspire, and motivate staff members at all times.
Briefly exchange information
When necessary for business, participate in the quay planning and berthing schedule for the vessel.
Prioritize tasks according to disasters and decide when to halt and resume operations while taking all safety regulations into account.
Oversee the ship and associated terminal activities, such as horizontal transit, cargo delivery, and cargo stowage.
Regularly visit the quay to monitor the activities of the vessels.
Implement, disseminate, and give shape to the terminal policy.
Make sure that every piece of equipment complies with all applicable safety rules.
Be sure you accurately record all pertinent information on the amount of cargo passing through the gate.
Oversee the container terminal’s handling of large or heavy lift cargo.
To operate vessels and quaysides as productively as possible, make the most of the quay equipment.
When a vessel is involved in operational activities, coordinate the landside places of work.
Track and evaluate the productivity norms’ qualitative and quantitative values.
Monitor the effectiveness of the employees’ work and its financial implications.
Perform administrative tasks like:
Reporting
Reports on ship operations
Claims and damage reporting
Organize and uphold staff availability
Personnel rationale for their presence
Arrange the necessary equipment for the operations after consulting the technical department.
Oversee the BGC team’s ongoing terminal staffing.
Draft, write, observe, and adapt the procedures
Identify stages in a typical performance management cycle, including setting SMART goals and the processes for monitoring performance effectively and providing constructive feedback.
Oversee and enhance each team’s and division’s performance to meet organizational objectives and plans.
Take part in labor supply management to fulfill operational requirements.
Evaluate the employee under his supervision and develop their skills
Ensure safe position of cranes during berthing, sailing and extreme weather conditions
Ensure vessel position in wharf is according to the berth plan
Ensure all items in the vessel inspection checklist before the vessel starts.
Administrate vessel operations as per crane work program to ensure set production targets are met
Serve the clients to meet their satisfaction
Ensure all external trucks are serviced in the minimum time.
Ensure trucks are positioned properly in the quay.
Responsible for acquiring and distribute all the documents to be used for discharge and load operations
Administrate optimal allocation of available resources to achieve set production targets
Supervise on-board and on-wharf vessel operations, including lashing
Ensure confirmation to work procedures
Liaise with the superintendent for any problems encountered or changes required to the crane program during loading and discharge.
Ensure safe handling of Cargos
Give instructions to Forman about work plan
Ensure that all cargo holds are cleaned and signed off by the chief officer after completion.
Generate and sign off on accident and damage reports and report it to the superintendent.
Monitor and record BGC activities during the shift and transmit to the superintendent.
Monitor and record vessel productivity and delays
Adhere strictly to all work procedures. (SOP)
Handle any other task as allocated by GC & Bulk Superintendent
Able to maintain external contacts with vessels chief officers, RSPA pilots, outsourced companies, mooring men, and truckers concerning all operational matters.

KPIs:

Safety: Zero damages accidents in shift and follow up all activity according to safety rules
Traffic control in the BGC storage area and iron ore pellet terminal.
TTT
Free Pedestrians within the GC terminal, Reach level of Zero Pedestrian

Qualifications Required

Bachelor Educational Degree
Rigging and lifting certificate Preferred

Experience and Skills Required

Work experience of minimum 4 years and preferable 6 years in the terminal
Knowledge of Terminal Activities
Knowledge of Safety Procedures
familiar with rigging plan and lifting principles
Quality Control
Time Management
Leadership
Communication
Problem solving

About DP World

Trade is essential to the global economy because it generates opportunities and raises living standards for people everywhere. The goal of DP World is to improve global trade while expanding the possibilities for our clients and the communities we serve throughout the world.

With a committed, multicultural, and professional workforce of over 111,000 workers representing 159 nationalities across 77 countries on six continents, DP World is accelerating trade in the direction of a modern, seamless supply chain.

EEO Statement

The Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) tenets are important to DP World. We focus our hiring decisions on your experience and talents since we firmly think that having a diverse team is essential to our success. Regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, creed, or belief, we encourage applications from all societal members.

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