Role overview

Qualifications

Proven experience in operations, logistics, project management, or the event rental industry
Demonstrated experience in logistics or events coordination
Proven capability to coordinate international (US-based) customers, crews, suppliers, transport, and equipment logistics
Excellent verbal communication skills with a strong preference for resolving issues via direct phone calls

Responsibilities

Drive project success by managing the end-to-end coordination of event rental bookings, managing invoices, from initial enquiry to final delivery and completion
Optimise operational efficiency by scheduling crews, directing staff, and coordinating equipment logistics, transport, and suppliers
Maintain high levels of customer satisfaction through proactive, direct phone communication with US-based customers, crews, and suppliers
Ensure minimal disruption to live events by resolving operational and logistical issues rapidly and independently

Key facts

Remote from: Anywhere
Part time
Transportation / Logistics Manager
English

Hard skills

Project Management Event Scheduling Stakeholder Communications Issue Management

Other skills

Customer Service
Communication
Problem Solving
Decision Making
Time Management

About the company

RecruitMyMom.co.za

Staffing & Recruiting

RecruitMyMom is a trusted, online, award-winning, female empowerment staffing company based in South Africa. We offer a professional service for local and global companies who seek resources for remote, hybrid and in-office jobs, contract or permanent. We provide multiple skills including digital marketing, finance and accounts, administration and back-office, compliance and more.

Company details

Company typeSME

IndustryStaffing & Recruiting

Company size11 - 50

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Job description

This is a remote position.

Providing vital operational coordination for a US-based event rental business, is seeking a Part-time Operations & Logistics Manager for 15 - 20 hours a week on a 6-month fixed-term contract, to ensure seamless execution from initial enquiry through to final delivery and completion. The role focuses on keeping logistics, personnel, and equipment running smoothly. The position is ideal for a decisive, self-directed professional capable of managing international stakeholders, schedules, and live event challenges.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Ownership: Drive project success by managing the end-to-end coordination of event rental bookings, managing invoices, from initial enquiry to final delivery and completion.
Logistical Coordination: Optimise operational efficiency by scheduling crews, directing staff, and coordinating equipment logistics, transport, and suppliers.
Stakeholder Communication: Maintain high levels of customer satisfaction through proactive, direct phone communication with US-based customers, crews, and suppliers.
Issue Resolution: Ensure minimal disruption to live events by resolving operational and logistical issues rapidly and independently.

Requirements

Proven experience in operations, logistics, project management, or the event rental industry.
Demonstrated experience in logistics or events coordination.
Proven capability to coordinate international (US-based) customers, crews, suppliers, transport, and equipment logistics.
Ability to work primarily from 16:00 to 19:00 SAT, Monday to Friday.
Availability for on-call evening and weekend support to resolve urgent operational matters during active project periods.
Excellent verbal communication skills with a strong preference for resolving issues via direct phone calls.
Proven ability to work independently, make decisive operational choices, and stay calm under pressure.

Benefits

This is a 6-month fixed-term contract, with the potential of permanency dependent on performance.
Due to the active nature of the events industry, this is an on-call role requiring availability to respond to urgent operational matters during evenings and weekends when projects are live.

Salary: R30 000 - R35 000 basic

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