Job Description

What can you expect as a FedEx team member?

• Career Mobility and Development: When you join FedEx, you're joining a team with possibilities that literally span the world--from opportunities for advancement and location transfer, to training and leadership programs.
• Total Compensation and Benefits Package: We want to keep our employees for a long time, so we offer competitive benefits, opportunities for flexible work arrangements, and programs to support well-being.

Equal Opportunities
Our greatest asset at FedEx is our people. We are committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce, and offer equal opportunities, fairness and respect to all regardless of who you are. We encourage you to apply even if you feel your experience does not align with all the aspects in the job description as you could be exactly who we need for this or another opportunity.
We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, age, genetic information, citizenship, disability, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status or any other characteristic protected under national, state or local laws. We will reasonably accommodate team members and third parties with physical and mental disabilities.
" Please note that the Job will close at 12am on Posting Close date, so please submit your application prior to the Close Date"
Company: ZAF FedEx Express South Africa (Pty) Ltd
City:
Johannesburg
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 45
Worker Type: Regular
Posting Start Date 14-Jul-2025
Posting Close Date: 30-Jul-2025
Job Family: FXE-MEISA: MD Operations
Position Summary:
Department - Operations
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
At FedEx, we don't just move packages--we move the world forward. With more than 500,000 team members globally, we are united by a single, bold mission: to connect people and possibilities, responsibly and reliably.
Now, we're looking for a visionary leader to take on the most senior operational leadership role in Southern Africa, overseeing key markets including South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Eswatini, Malawi, Zambia, Nigeria, and Kenya. This is your opportunity to shape the future of FedEx across one of the most dynamic and strategically important regions in our global network.
The Opportunity: Managing Director of Operations- Southern Africa
What you Bring:
We're looking for a transformational executive leader who combines operational expertise with vision and integrity.

• 15+ years of senior operational leadership experience in a complex, high-performance environment.
• Demonstrated success in multi-country or multinational management.
• Proven P&L ownership and accountability at the executive level.
• Experience leading executive-level teams and influencing matrixed or dotted-line leadership structures.
• Previous Board or Executive Committee-level experience is highly desirable.
• A deep understanding of logistics, transportation, or related industries.
• Strategic thinker with a passion for empowering people and accelerating growth.

Why FedEx?
We believe in People-First, Performance-Driven leadership. At FedEx, we:

• Care for each other - fostering a safe, respectful, and inclusive culture.
• Commit to do good - championing sustainability and social responsibility.
• Own outstanding - delivering exceptional quality in everything we do.
• Drive results - translating strategy into tangible business success.
• Create what's next - innovating for tomorrow's challenges, today.

Recognized Global Leader:

• FORTUNE's World's Most Admired Companies - Ranked top 20 since 2001.
• Ethisphere's World's Most Ethical Companies - Honored for ethical leadership in 2023.

Ready to Shape the Future of FedEx in Africa?
This is not just a role--it's a mission. If you are a trailblazer in operational leadership, passionate about empowering people, building high-performance teams, and unlocking the future of logistics in Africa, we want to hear from you.
Apply now and join a global movement.
Other Duties: Incumbent may be required to perform other duties as assigned. Additional requirements or responsibilities may be detailed in other sources, including but not limited to policy and procedure manuals, standard operating plans, training manuals, specific functional or department rules, etc. Process and Planning Responsibilities: Develops strategies and tactics for area of responsibility, within remit. Responsible for mid and long range (annual/2+years) planning and setting forward looking functional teams' goals.