Area Lead DRC

WHO WE ARE

ALISTAIR Group is one of East and Southern Africa’s fastest growing service companies, providing a variety of self -delivered logistics solutions across several geographies, aimed with the vision to Make Africa Work Better! With core competencies in road freight, warehousing, commodity trading and operational hire of material handling equipment, the Group strives for continuous expansion of innovative ancillary services to grow the business vertically, complimented by a healthy dose of entrepreneurial flair. The business has gone from strength to strength, growing quickly in both its geographical coverage and variety of services offered to clients.

In 2024, the Group exceeded the 1000 employee mark, and managed a fleet of well over 1000 trucks. With Alistair’s aggressive and exciting growth strategy, the Group is poised for significant further expansion and a greater impact in Africa.

Core Services:

● Freight Forwarding

● Clearance & Forwarding

● Energy Industry Support Services

● Equipment Rental

● Commodity Trading

● Integrated Solutions

● Warehousing

● Ocean Freight
 

Industries:

● Mining

● Oil & Gas

● Agriculture

● Construction

● Explosives

● Renewables

MISSION

To make Africa work better

COMPANY VALUES

Humility, Honesty, Customer Focus, Continual Improvement, and Safety.

ACCOUNTABILITIES & RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

Overview

The Area Lead will play a critical role in supporting the success of Alistair Group’s offshore logistics and supply chain operations. This position focuses on enhancing operational efficiency, reducing commercial risk, and strengthening local capacity within DRC's growing oil and gas and mining sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Travel between operational sites in the DRC, including key logistics and mining/oil & gas corridors as required by the business;
• Support the development, expansion, and operational viability of strategic logistics, warehousing, terminal, and inland infrastructure opportunities within the DRC;
• Interface with government authorities, regulatory bodies, customers, and key stakeholders to identify opportunities, resolve operational challenges, and ensure compliance with local requirements;
• Act as the representative and “face” of Alistair Group within the DRC market;
• Identify, develop, and maximize commercial opportunities and strategic relationships for the Group’s logistics, transport, energy, mining, and infrastructure services in the DRC;
• Advise on commercial and operational strategies to optimize supply chain, transport, and remote site logistics operations;
• Enhance supply chain efficiency and operational performance to minimize financial, operational, and compliance risks within complex operating environments;
• Provide expertise on cost optimization initiatives, procurement strategies, supplier management, and commercial negotiations;
• Guide the scalability and operational readiness of infrastructure and logistics solutions to support current and future customer demands;
• Support localization initiatives through the transfer of skills, operational knowledge, and capability development for Congolese personnel;
• Monitor market developments, regulatory changes, and competitor activity within the DRC to support strategic business growth;
• Support cross-functional collaboration between operations, commercial, procurement, and compliance teams to ensure seamless project execution and customer delivery.

EDUCATION, SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Commercial, Business Development & Contract Management
• Operational Efficiency & Project Management
• Strategic Analysis & Problem-Solving
• Stakeholder & Vendor Management
• Leadership, Mentoring & Capacity Building
• Communication & Interpersonal Effectiveness

The Company reserves the right to withdraw from the recruitment process at any time, at its sole discretion. The sharing of any aptitude test, assessment, or invitation to an interview does not constitute an offer of employment or guarantee any future employment with the Company. Candidates acknowledge that progression through any stage of the recruitment process does not imply or ensure an eventual offer of employment.

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