Continental Container Terminals Ltd (CCTL)

Responsibilities or duties

1 Strategic Leadership and Direction

• Develop and drive implementation of CCTL's strategic business plan, setting medium and long-term direction in service offerings, market positioning, revenue targets, and capital investment, presenting the strategy to the Board annually.
• Translate Board-approved strategy into clearly articulated operational plans, departmental targets, and individual performance objectives for all senior managers.
• Monitor the competitive landscape of the Ugandan and East African ICD market continuously, adjusting strategy in response to threats, opportunities, and emerging trade trends.

2 Operational and Financial Management

• Exercise overall executive command over the ICD's entire operational and support function, ensuring operations are conducted safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with all applicable standards.
• Carry full accountability for the ICD's financial performance including revenue, cost management, profitability, cash flow, and return on investment, reporting monthly to the Board.
• Lead and chair the senior management team meetings, driving accountability, data-driven decision-making, and continuous improvement.

3 Regulatory Compliance and Government Relations

• Ensure the ICD maintains its URA bonded-warehouse licence and all statutory licences, permits, and certifications in good standing at all times.
• Serve as CCTL's principal interface with URA, UNRA, NEMA, Uganda Investment Authority, and all other relevant government agencies.
• Represent CCTL on industry bodies, freight logistics associations, and corridor management committees, advocating for the company's interests.

4 People Leadership and Commercial Development

• Build, develop, and retain a high-performing senior management team and workforce, establishing a culture of excellence, integrity, accountability, and continuous learning.
• Drive commercial growth by developing relationships with major importers, shipping lines, freight forwarders, clearing agents, and government agencies.
• Develop and approve the ICD's human capital strategy including workforce planning, compensation, training, performance management, and succession planning.
• Any other tasks assigned.

REQUIREMENT DETAIL

• Minimum Education Bachelor's Degree in Logistics, Business Administration, or Engineering; MBA or Master's Degree is a distinct advantage
• Experience Minimum 10 years' progressive management experience in ICD, container terminal, or logistics operations, of which at least 5 years at General Manager level
• ICD/Port Expertise Deep operational knowledge of ICD operations, customs and bond procedures, and the East African logistics environment
• Regulatory Knowledge Expert knowledge of URA bonded-warehouse regulations, EAC Customs Management Act, and Uganda Company Law
• Financial Acumen Proven ability to manage a P&L, develop budgets, and drive commercial growth
• Leadership Exceptional strategic leadership, talent development, and organizational management capability
• Communication Outstanding verbal, written, and presentation skills in English

• Develop and drive implementation of CCTL's strategic business plan, setting medium and long-term direction in service offerings, market positioning, revenue targets, and capital investment, presenting the strategy to the Board annually.
• Translate Board-approved strategy into clearly articulated operational plans, departmental targets, and individual performance objectives for all senior managers.
• Monitor the competitive landscape of the Ugandan and East African ICD market continuously, adjusting strategy in response to threats, opportunities, and emerging trade trends.
• Exercise overall executive command over the ICD's entire operational and support function, ensuring operations are conducted safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with all applicable standards.
• Carry full accountability for the ICD's financial performance including revenue, cost management, profitability, cash flow, and return on investment, reporting monthly to the Board.
• Lead and chair the senior management team meetings, driving accountability, data-driven decision-making, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure the ICD maintains its URA bonded-warehouse licence and all statutory licences, permits, and certifications in good standing at all times.
• Serve as CCTL's principal interface with URA, UNRA, NEMA, Uganda Investment Authority, and all other relevant government agencies.
• Represent CCTL on industry bodies, freight logistics associations, and corridor management committees, advocating for the company's interests.
• Build, develop, and retain a high-performing senior management team and workforce, establishing a culture of excellence, integrity, accountability, and continuous learning.
• Drive commercial growth by developing relationships with major importers, shipping lines, freight forwarders, clearing agents, and government agencies.
• Develop and approve the ICD's human capital strategy including workforce planning, compensation, training, performance management, and succession planning.
• Any other tasks assigned.

• Strategic leadership
• Talent development
• Organizational management
• Verbal communication
• Written communication
• Presentation skills
• Financial acumen
• ICD/Port Expertise
• Regulatory Knowledge

• Bachelor's Degree in Logistics, Business Administration, or Engineering
• MBA or Master's Degree is a distinct advantage
• Minimum 10 years' progressive management experience in ICD, container terminal, or logistics operations
• At least 5 years at General Manager level
• Deep operational knowledge of ICD operations, customs and bond procedures, and the East African logistics environment
• Expert knowledge of URA bonded-warehouse regulations, EAC Customs Management Act, and Uganda Company Law
• Proven ability to manage a P&L, develop budgets, and drive commercial growth