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Cargo Services Managers (Dangerous Goods & Special Cargo)

Descriptions & Duties

  • Cargo Services Managers (Dangerous Goods & Special Cargo) plan, direct or oversee the cargo services, especially the dangerous goods and special goods. They have to ensure compliance to all relevant safety, security, quality and environmental management policies, procedures and controls across the cargo services.

Generic Competencies

Physical Abilities

Physical abilities

  • Physical strength
  • Eye hand coordination / precision / dexterity

 

Importance:2 (Max:5) 

Skill is occasionally required

 

Technology Skills

Technology skills

  • Computer literacy
  • Application of technology

 

Importance:3 (Max:5) 

Skill is basically required

 

Cognitive Abilities

Cognitive abilities

  • Creativity
  • Visualisation
  • Logical thinking

 

Importance:3 (Max:5) 

Skill is basically required

 

Comprehension And Expression

Comprehension and expression skills

  • Reading comprehension
  • Oral / written expression

 

Importance:3 (Max:5) 

Skill is basically required

 

Social Skills

Social skills

  • Communication
  • Negotiation
  • Persuasion

 

Importance:4 (Max:5) 

Skill is frequently required

 

Organisation And Execution Skills

Organisation and execution skills

  • Planning
  • Organising
  • Judgement
  • Decision making

 

Importance:4 (Max:5) 

Skill is frequently required

 

Problem Solving Skills

Problem solving skills

  • Ability to solve simple and complex problems effectively and efficiently

 

Importance:5 (Max:5) 

Skill is required all the time

 

Management Skills

Management skills

  • Leadership
  • Management of finance / time / people / other resources

 

Importance:4 (Max:5) 

Skill is frequently required

 

Trade Specific Competencies

Professional knowledge and skills in cargo services

Cargo services managers (dangerous goods & special cargo) must always apply professional knowledge and skills in cargo services to solve issues and problems at work. They must be able to implement operation strategies and setting up guidelines.

General Requirements

Academic qualification

  • A bachelor's degree in logistics, supply chain management or related disciplines

Experience

  • 3 to 5 years of relevant work experience

Career Path & Salary

Private Sector

Monthly Salary $10,000-$40,000

Monthly Salary $20,000-$50,000

Monthly Salary $30,000-$70,000

Monthly Salary $30,000-$90,000

Related Education & Training

Work Environment

  • Cargo Services Managers (Dangerous Goods & Special Cargo) typically work in offices and warehouses.

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