Senior Logistics Specialist
Goldwind
Company Overview
Goldwind Science & Technology Co., Ltd.
Beijing, China
1998
Over 10,000 employees globally (source: linkedin.com). Projected revenue of $6.7 billion in 2024 (source: goldwindamericas.com).
Their Business
Goldwind focuses on wind energy technology, particularly large wind turbine generators (WTGs), utilizing Permanent Magnet Direct Drive (PMDD) technology. Of the more than 26,000 turbines produced by the company, over 23,000 are designed with this technology to enhance efficiency and reduce maintenance costs (source: wikipedia.org). Goldwind's products and services span four main areas: turbine manufacturing (R&D, production, and sales of turbines and their components), wind power services (construction, post-warranty maintenance, asset management), wind farm development (development, operation, and sales of wind farms), and other services including solar projects and financial leasing. Goldwind also offers comprehensive solutions from planning, wind resource assessment, feasibility studies, design, bidding, construction to operation and maintenance, claiming to achieve a 10-20% increase in power generation and a 5-10% reduction in costs (source: goldwindamericas.com).
Projects and Achievements
Notable projects by Goldwind include the Daban City Wind Farm in China (the first wind farm established in 1989, using 150kW turbines), the installation of 500MW PMDD turbines by Goldwind Americas in the United States, two projects acquired in Texas totaling 300MW between 2016-2017, and the Penonome I and II wind farms in Panama (managing/operating a total of 270MW). As of the latest statistics, Goldwind's cumulative installed capacity globally exceeds 40GW, with 26,000 turbines installed (source: wikipedia.org). The company develops and operates wind and solar projects worldwide, with its Australian subsidiary owning and operating local assets, having secured a $6 billion low-interest loan from the China Development Bank in 2010 for expansion (source: goldwindamericas.com).
Recent Developments
In September 2021, Goldwind announced the successful grid connection of its GW 5S smart turbine (an onshore test unit of over 5 megawatts), marking a technological milestone (source: zoominfo.com). Goldwind maintains a market share of 20-25% in the Chinese turbine market until 2024, with no significant acquisitions, mergers, or financing rounds recorded, except for the $6 billion loan in 2010; the company has received investment-grade credit ratings from S&P Global and Moody's and is the first company in China to issue green bonds (source: wikipedia.org).
Work Environment
Goldwind offers positions across turbine manufacturing (R&D, engineering, production), wind power services (construction, maintenance, asset management), and wind farm development (project development, operation), with over 1,000 R&D engineers among its more than 10,000 employees (source: zoominfo.com). Recruitment primarily occurs at the Beijing headquarters, Urumqi, Chicago in the USA, and other cities; although recent employee growth metrics have been tracked, there is no specific recruitment information available (source: goldwindamericas.com). The company culture emphasizes stakeholder interests (employees, customers, suppliers, communities), implementing talent marketization from 2006-2010 and professional management restructuring from 2011-2015 (source: wikipedia.org).
Contact Information
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Job Description
Lead the logistics function in South Africa to ensure wind farm operations run efficiently. Support construction projects to be delivered on time and ensure operational delivery targets (ODT) are met.
Key Responsibilities
Logistics Management
- Lead the logistics function to ensure efficient wind farm operations.
- Support the Project Manager with logistics updates during construction.
- Attend site meetings and planning sessions to understand upcoming operations.
- Track vessel loading at ports of origin and monitor ETA at South African ports; update clients and transport companies.
- Liaise with contract managers regarding transporter obligations.
Transport Coordination
- Update erection sequence weekly.
- Communicate with owners and subcontractors to develop executable schedules for unloading, transportation, and installation of wind turbines.
- Track implementation of plans, analyze deviations, and drive improvements.
- Share weekly delivery sequence plans with the PM and PTCI Manager.
- Ensure allocation of equipment and manpower (permits, vehicles, cranes, forklifts, etc.) aligns with unloading and transportation schedules.
- Confirm hardstands are prepared before component deliveries.
- Monitor storage and maintenance for non-conformities or damage.
- Compile evaluation reports for necessary component repairs.
- Monitor deliveries from port to site and liaise with transport companies.
- Collect delivery notes, inspect components with transporter supervisors, and record damages.
- Record truck standing times, delays, arrivals, offloading, and departures.
- Ensure lifting gear is supplied, inspected every three months, and fit for use.
- Enforce driver compliance with safety requirements and site regulations.
- Monitor on-site road conditions and arrange repairs as needed.
- Manage all logistics and transportation matters from port to site, ensuring safety compliance.
Crane and Installation
- Update erection sequence regularly.
- Record crane arrival times, build times, and readiness for lifting.
- Supply installation lifting gear, ensure inspections every three months, and maintain certificates.
- Record lifting times, wind delays, standby times, and completion dates for each wind turbine generator (WTG).
Scope of Authority and Responsibility
- Responsible for logistics planning, coordination, and execution across transport, storage, and installation phases.
- Authority to enforce compliance with safety regulations and operational schedules.
Qualifications
- Matric certificate.
- National Diploma in Logistics or equivalent.
- Minimum of 3 years' relevant experience.
Skills and Knowledge
- Highly organized and efficient.
- Ability to work under pressure with strong stress management.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Attention to detail with ability to identify and correct errors.
- Excellent analytical ability.
- Industry-specific experience in logistics and energy projects.
Working Environment
- Daytime work, with flexibility for shifts or other schedules.
- Office-based, with regular work at wind farms and construction sites.
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About the role
March 8, 2026
Contract position
Company
- Cape Town, South Africa
Minimum of 3 years' relevant experience
UTC+02:00
