Operator Freight Safety & Vetting

DISCOVER A BRIGHTER FUTURE 

At South32, we’re meeting the challenge of enabling a sustainable future through our focus on responsibly producing commodities critical for a low-carbon world.

As a collaborative, caring and inclusive company, there’s no better place to make a genuine difference. Together we’re making a positive, global impact that has the potential to change lives.

Whatever career path you choose, we’ll support you every step of the way to learn, grow and succeed. So join us, step towards a brighter future and leave your legacy.

ABOUT SINGAPORE OFFICE

The South32 Global Marketing Hub is in Singapore, a vibrant, multicultural city. Our Singapore office holds a dynamic team, focused on responsibly maximising the revenue line through the sale of all production, associated supply chain logistics and informing a single view of markets and future prices. 

WHAT SOUTH32 OFFERS

• Health insurance cover for you and your family 
• 26 weeks full-paid, or 52 weeks half-paid parental leave for primary carers 
• Annual short-term incentive bonus that recognises both your individual performance and the overall success of the business
• The opportunity to become a shareholder of South32 through our share plans

ABOUT THE ROLE 

This permanent position will be held in our Singapore offices.

As Operator Freight Safety & Vetting, you will be responsible for vetting vessels that transit through South32's supply chain, while overseeing operational safety on our chartered vessels and coordinating safety with the terminals we work with.

You'll oversee the daily operations of South32's chartered ships, ensuring they adhere to our company procedures and comply with industry regulations to maintain a safe and smooth operation.

Reporting to the Lead Freight Operations, other key responsibilities include, but aren’t limited to: 

• You'll handle all aspects of chartered vessel operations from start to finish, including appointing port agents and weather routing services, managing loading and discharge documentation, coordinating bunker planning, processing freight invoices, and evaluating voyage economics. This includes laytime calculations, settlement negotiations, and ensuring smooth communication between vessels, terminals, and agents throughout each journey.
• Take complete ownership of vessel and terminal incidents, cargo claims, and schedule disruptions. You'll assess cost impacts, develop recovery plans, communicate changes to stakeholders, and follow through on all freight, hire, and cargo claims to completion while maintaining transparent reporting to management on vessel and terminal performance.
• Support the vetting process and sanctions monitoring for all vessels entering South32's supply chain, working closely with the Freight team to ensure proper risk mitigation. You'll verify that vendors and contractors meet our work standards and compliance requirements while staying current on regulatory changes that could impact vessel performance and chartering practices.
• Conduct post-voyage reviews to identify areas for enhancement, propose contingency plans to maintain service levels, and drive process optimisation across marine operations. You'll manage commodity forecasts and schedules, understand operational constraints and costs, and proactively suggest feasible alternatives to stakeholders when challenges arise.

ABOUT YOU 

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following: 

• Background in freight operations, shipping, or logistics with international companies will be put to good use as you work across our worldwide operations.
• Results-focused approach, who takes initiative, drives results, and constantly looks for ways to improve how things get done.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to tackle complex operational challenges, cut through complications, and develop backup plans when things don't go as expected.
• Confidence in your decision-making, working well with others, and making wise decisions quickly when the situation calls for it, keeping operations moving smoothly.
• Experience with IMOS, SAP, and Excel enables you to manage vessel operations, handle laytime and demurrage calculations, and maintain efficient operations.
• You're comfortable working with various stakeholders inside and outside the company while providing practical safety advice to freight and commodity teams.

Qualifications for this position are: 

• Degree (or equivalent) preferably in maritime studies, business management, or logistics and supply chain management.

South32 is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate.  We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable, and accessible to all, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

This job advert will close on 21st June 2025