About the job

A position has become available at Sturrock Flex Shipping Ltd for a motivated, bright, willing and meticulous individual to join our Operations team, based in Tanga.

Reporting to the Operations Manager (Tanzania), the successful applicant will be expected to execute the following responsibilities:

  • Boarding vessels which are locatedat the base on the port
  • Pick up port authority personnel and take them to the to the ship for inward clearance
  • Pick up sick crew and take them to hospital,if required
  • Deliver ship spares onboard vessel
  • Attend daily meetingsfor all vessels which are in berth to see if the Master requiresany assistance
  • Send daily discharge/loading report to principal/owner and receivers
  • Attend daily operations planning meeting
  • Resolve issues/problems with the vesselsor if operation does not go according to plan
  • Follow up with the Port Revenue department for outward clearances and outstanding invoices
  • Submit hard copies of documents to authorities e.g. manifests
  • Arrange with port authority personnel for outward clearance

We invite applications from candidates who meet the following minimum criteria:

Qualification & Experience:

  • Diploma / Certificate in Shipping / Port Operations from a certified institution
  • Knowledge of port tariffs and Tanzania Port Regulations
  • 2-3 years of practical experience in a port environment

Required skills:

  • Ability to identify and execute on the needs and requirements of the client
  • Sound knowledge of the port
  • Strong organisational skills
  • Able to work accurately and timeously and meet deadlines
  • Works according to standard operating procedures
  • Willingness to work long and irregularhours
  • Strong communication skills
  • Computer literacy – Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook (emails)
  • Proficiency in English language (write and speak)

Applicants to send their CVs to the HR Department on email: recruitment@sturrockgrindrod.com

Please state the following as reference in the subject line of your application: BOARDING OFFICER – TANGA –2025

Applications close 22 October 2025.

Please note that the position is open to internal and external candidates.

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