Value Chain Specialist – Walvis Bay Salt

Walvis Bay Salt Holdings (Pty) Ltd

Position: Value Chain Specialist (D1)

Location: Walvis Bay

Closing Date: Friday, 16 January 2026

Company Overview

Walvis Bay Salt Holdings (Pty) Ltd – an equal opportunity employer – through its subsidiary operating companies, is the largest producer of solar sea salt in Sub-Saharan Africa. Inclusive of its value addition processes, the Group’s annual output is more than 1 million tons of product.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics / Supply Chain or similar.

Experience

• At least 5 years of relevant experience in a logistics / operations related environment.

• Exposure in port & shipping logistics.

• Understanding / experience in vessel chartering will be recommended.

Licenses Required

• Valid Driver’s license.

Key Result Areas

1. Value Chain Optimisation

• Map and analyse the full value chain of the WBSH’s value chain process: from the salt mine to customers, port and export.

• Identify inefficiencies, cost drivers, savings potential, & integration opportunities across production, logistics, warehousing and commercial functions.

2. Logistics (Bulk, Break-Bulk, Containerized & Road Freight)

• Apply expert knowledge of bulk and break-bulk logistics to identify operational bottlenecks and advise on corrective actions that improve vessel turnaround and cargo flow.

• Demonstrate sound understanding of containerized shipment operations to assess delays, congestion, and inefficiencies, and recommend practical solutions to resolve delays and enhance throughput.

3. Stakeholder Engagement & Relationship Management

• Build and maintain effective strategic working relationships with regulatory authorities, port authorities, government agencies, external contractors, customers, suppliers, and other key stakeholders.

• Represent WBSH in regulatory consultations, infrastructure negotiations and industry forums to influence outcomes aligned with business objectives.

4. Business Development & Marketing

• Support the development of commercial strategies, pricing models, and customer value propositions.

• Coordinate or participate in promotional activities or trade shows (local & international) and collaborate with marketing and sales teams to position WBSR competitively in domestic and export markets.

5. HSEQ

• Comply to all company HSEQ regulations, policies, standards, housekeeping practices & procedures.

• Adhere to the company’s quality management programme and objectives implemented according to statutory legislation and ISO standards.

Summary Of Position

• Operational Breadth: Oversees and advises on the full logistics spectrum-bulk, break-bulk, containerized, and road freight-requiring technical fluency and real-time problem-solving across multiple modalities.

• Stakeholder Influence: Engages with high-stakes external stakeholders impacting on operational continuity.

• Strategic Integration: Aligns logistics execution with broader commercial, marketing, and stakeholder strategies-requiring systems thinking and cross-functional coordination.

• Reputational Exposure: Represents WBSH in external forums, consultations, and negotiations, often serving as the face of the company in sensitive or high-impact engagements.

• Problem Resolution via Relationships: Resolves bottlenecks not only through process redesign but through influence, credibility, and relational capital-a rare blend of technical and interpersonal mastery.

Application Details

• To apply: Visit https//jobportunities.net/jobs_search.aspx

• Assistance: For assistance on the portal, please contact the Tara Nawa team at +264 (064) 402 403.

• Notes:

  • The Company reserves the right not to fill this position.

  • Only short-listed candidates will be notified, and no documentation will be returned.

  • Walvis Bay Salt Holdings (Pty) Ltd is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY employer – Women and Differently Abled Persons are encouraged to apply.