O'Dwyer Personnel

O'Dwyer Personnel O’Dwyer Personnel cc is a female owned professional black empowered Company SME. It was founded by me

O’Dwyer Personnel is a Black female owned recruitment and staffing company based in Cape Town servicing clients across South Africa and the UK with over 18 years experience in the recruitment industries both in the UK and South Africa. We are passionate about partnering with our clients to help support their resourcing needs in the most cost and time effective manner, whether this be permanent, te

mp or contract recruitment as well as consultancy services in the fields of Recruitment, HR, IT, Legal, Call Centre and the Business Process Outsourcing industries. We pride ourselves on our client and candidate centricity which is evidenced by the growth we have experienced as a result of the excellent work we have done with a variety of clients from JSE Listed companies to very small family owned businesses. Our Unique Selling Point is based on tailoring our solution to meet our clients needs and consistently delivering the level of quality that sets us apart from the competition. We are able to do this as we are passionate about having long term mutually beneficial relationships with our clients and candidates through really understanding their needs and giving them what they want. We recruit for all sectors for all role levels up to Executive level and recoginise that the people within a business are the fuel that can bring success or failure to an organsation. We go beyond the normal traditional recruitment processeses to really understand what our clients are about and matching this with potential candidates that not only have the competency to do the job, but can fit into our clients culture and thrive. Once we take the step of suggesting a candidate, we are sure we have aligned the personal career aspirations of our job seeker with the demands of the position and the needs of the organisation. We understand what is at stake in the recruitment process for both candidate and client and we are committed to presenting recruitment solutions that are in the box, or out, if that’s what our client requires. We believe the solutions we provide and the employment relationships that result, should always be meaningful and tailor-made to the unique individuals and organisations involved. We do not deal in off-the-shelf products and since our business is people, we know that one size never fits all.

29/05/2026

Vacancy - Operations Manager - Fuel Logistics

Salary: R660k ctc p/a (Includes Pension)

Location: Durban

About the Company:

A well-established logistics company, trusted in the industry for their reliability, safety, and professionalism. Specializing in Petro Chemicals, Tankers, Dry Bulk Tankers, Liquid Tankers, Superlink & Specialized Tippers and Bulk Commodity Material Handling.

About the Role:

· To assume the overall responsibility for the Management of the transport contract by fully accepting responsibility for the Company Policy and Procedures, HSEQ and Oil Company compliance.

· Contract & Performance Management: Ensure full compliance with transport contracts, deliver on customer KPIs, and drive operational excellence through fleet optimization, cost control, and productivity improvements.

· Operational Efficiency: Oversee day-to-day transport operations to ensure effective resource utilization, consistent service delivery, and continuous improvement in performance and cost management.

· Team Leadership & Development: Build and manage a high-performing team through strong leadership, training, performance management, recruitment, and employee engagement initiatives.

· Compliance, Safety & Risk (SHERQ): Maintain strict adherence to safety, legal, and compliance standards, lead incident investigations, and promote a strong safety culture across operations.

· Financial & Administrative Control: Manage purchasing and supplier payments, ensure accurate financial processes, and maintain administrative compliance with internal policies and audit requirements.



Requirements:

· Grade 12 (essential)

· Relevant tertiary qualification i.e. Diploma in Management

· 5 years’ experience in a similar managerial role within hazardous products within logistics

· Fuel and transport sector experiene essential

· Five years bulk transport experience with three years oil experience

· Advanced MS Office Skills

Email your CV to: [email protected]

29/05/2026

Vacancy - Driver Trainer (Code 14)

Location: Richards Bay

Salary: R38 000 ctc p/m

We're seeking an experienced Driver Trainer to teach and assess driving skills to new drivers. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in heavy vehicle operation and logistics procedures. This role requires strong organizational and communications skill, as well as the ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

· Train drivers on company policies, procedures, and safety protocols

· Conduct on-the-job training and assessments for new drivers

· Provide coaching and feedback to improve driver performance and compliance

· Develop and deliver training programs to meet industry standards

· Monitor driver performance and provide recommendations for improvement
Familiarity with logistics operations
Understanding of transport regulations (e.g., hours of service, load securement)

Minimum Requirements:

· A Minimum of 2 years’ Driver Training experience (essential)

· Grade 11(essential)

· Experience in Dry Bulk / Petro Chemical Training (advantageous)

· Vocational training certification (e.g., LGV/PSV)

· Teta Accredited essential

· Experience in logistics or transportation industry essential

· Strong knowledge of road safety regulations and industry standards

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Code 14 valid driver's license essential

· Ability to adapt training to meet individual driver needs

· PC Literacy

Note: Include your Drivers License / PDP, Teta Certificate, Grade 11 Certificate!

Email your CV to: [email protected]

Contract Manager (Depot Manager) – KZN Salary: R660k ctc p/a (Includes Pension) Location: Prostpecton (Durban)About the...
29/04/2026

Contract Manager (Depot Manager) – KZN

Salary: R660k ctc p/a (Includes Pension)

Location: Prostpecton (Durban)

About the Company:
A well-established logistics company, trusted in the industry for their reliability, safety, and professionalism. Specializing in Petro Chemicals, Tankers, Dry Bulk Tankers, Liquid Tankers, Superlink & Specialised Tippers and Bulk Commodity Material Handling.

About the Role:
• To assume the overall responsibility for the Management of the transport contract by fully accepting responsibility for the Company Policy and Procedures, HSEQ and Oil Company compliance.
• Contract & Performance Management: Ensure full compliance with transport contracts, deliver on customer KPIs, and drive operational excellence through fleet optimisation, cost control, and productivity improvements.
• Operational Efficiency: Oversee day-to-day transport operations to ensure effective resource utilisation, consistent service delivery, and continuous improvement in performance and cost management.
• Team Leadership & Development: Build and manage a high-performing team through strong leadership, training, performance management, recruitment, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Compliance, Safety & Risk (SHERQ): Maintain strict adherence to safety, legal, and compliance standards, lead incident investigations, and promote a strong safety culture across operations.
• Financial & Administrative Control: Manage purchasing and supplier payments, ensure accurate financial processes, and maintain administrative compliance with internal policies and audit requirements.

Requirements:
• Grade 12 (essential)
• Relevant tertiary qualification i.e. Diploma in Management
• 5 years’ experience in a similar managerial role within hazardous products within logistics (essential)
• Fuel and transport sector background (essential)
• Five years bulk transport experience with three years Oil Company experience (required)
• Advanced MS Office Skills

Email your CV to: [email protected]

VACANCY - Driver Trainer (Code 14) Location: Richards BaySalary – R40 000 ctc p/mWe're seeking an experienced Driver Tra...
29/04/2026

VACANCY - Driver Trainer (Code 14)

Location: Richards Bay
Salary – R40 000 ctc p/m

We're seeking an experienced Driver Trainer to teach and assess driving skills to new drivers. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in heavy vehicle operation and logistics procedures. This role requires strong organizational and communications skill, as well as the ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
· Train drivers on company policies, procedures, and safety protocols
· Conduct on-the-job training and assessments for new drivers
· Provide coaching and feedback to improve driver performance and compliance
· Develop and deliver training programs to meet industry standards
· Monitor driver performance and provide recommendations for improvement Familiarity with logistics operations Understanding of transport regulations (e.g., hours of service, load securement)

Minimum Requirements:
· A Minimum of 2 years’ Driver Training experience (ESSENTIAL)
· Grade 11(essential)
· Experience in Dry Bulk Driving / Petro Chemical Training (advantageous)
· Vocational training certification (e.g., LGV/PSV)
· Teta Accredited essential
· Experience in logistics or transportation industry essential
· Strong knowledge of road safety regulations and industry standards
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Code 14 valid driver's license essential
· Ability to adapt training to meet individual driver needs
· PC Literacy
NOTE: Include your Drivers License / PDP, Teta Certificate, Grade 11 Certificate!

Email your CV to: [email protected]

Address

Unit 63 & 64, 19 Edison Way, Millennium Business Park, Century City
Cape Town
7441

Opening Hours

Monday 08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 17:00
Thursday 08:00 - 17:00
Friday 08:00 - 17:00

Telephone

+27214922498

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