JOHAN SWANEPOEL
Cape Town
Summary
Senior Export and Logistics Manager with over 20 years’ experience within the SPAR Group, specialising in export management, transport planning, supply chain optimisation, and regulatory compliance. Proven ability to design and manage complex logistics systems, lead high-performing teams, control costs, and build strong relationships with regulatory authorities and service providers. Highly analytical, systems-driven, and results-focused with deep operational knowledge across distribution centre environments.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Export Manager
SPAR Lowveld Distribution Centre
Cape Town
01.2016 - Current
- Full responsibility for export operations, including regulatory compliance, permits, inspections, and export procedures
- Managing relationships with Customs, Clearing Agents, State Veterinarian, Agriculture, Intertek, NRCS, and PPECB
- End-to-end export process setup and optimisation
- Transport planning and coordination for export consignments
- Cost-to-serve analysis and continuous process improvement initiatives
- Team leadership with a strong focus on performance metrics and accountability
Transport Controller
SPAR Western Cape Distribution Centre
Cape Town
01.2011 - 01.2016
- Transport planning and optimisation
- Negotiation of transport rates with third-party service providers
- Fleet utilisation and route optimisation
- Implementation and management of transport technologies including tracking systems, DRM, and fuel management
- Driver training, productivity management, and defensive driving programmes
Export Controller / Transport Planning Controller
SPAR Western Cape Distribution Centre
Cape Town
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Managed outbound export logistics operations
- Transport planning and export documentation control
- Cross-border logistics coordination
Operations / Warehouse Manager
Global Commodities
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Managed inbound and outbound operations
- Bond store oversight
- Warehouse and operational management
- Supported SPAR WC Distribution Centre during transition to a new DC
Perishables, Marketing & Distribution Roles
SPAR Western Cape Distribution Centre
Cape Town
01.2000 - 01.2007
- Perishables inbound and outbound operations
- Inventory control, claims, and reverse logistics
- Xdoc System Operator and 2IC
- Pick-By-Line (PBL) replenishment and marketing support
- Supplier order generation and telesales
Education
National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) -
President High School
01-1997
Transport Management, Project Management, Export Management, Supply Chain Management, Logistics Leadership Programme, Talent Management Programme, Performance Booster Management
SPAR Group
Skills
- Export & Cross-Border Logistics
- Transport & Fleet Management
- Supply Chain Management
- Budgeting & Cost Control
- Regulatory & Compliance Management
- Performance Metrics & KPI Management
- Team Leadership & Staff Development
- Process Design & Continuous Improvement
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Excel
- Word
- PowerPoint
- Access
- Google Docs
- Budget setup
- Forecasting
- Variance analysis
- KPI and performance-driven team management
- Statistical analysis
- Reporting
- ROI and responsibility objective management
- Strong stakeholder and interdepartmental collaboration
Custom Section
- National Senior Certificate (Grade 12), 1997-01-01, President High School
- Transport Management, Project Management, Export Management, Supply Chain Management, Logistics Leadership Programme, Talent Management Programme, Performance Booster Management, SPAR Group
Timeline
Export Manager
SPAR Lowveld Distribution Centre
01.2016 - Current
Transport Controller
SPAR Western Cape Distribution Centre
01.2011 - 01.2016
Export Controller / Transport Planning Controller
SPAR Western Cape Distribution Centre
01.2008 - 01.2011
Operations / Warehouse Manager
Global Commodities
01.2007 - 01.2008
Perishables, Marketing & Distribution Roles
SPAR Western Cape Distribution Centre
01.2000 - 01.2007
National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) -
President High School
Transport Management, Project Management, Export Management, Supply Chain Management, Logistics Leadership Programme, Talent Management Programme, Performance Booster Management
SPAR Group