Technical Director H/F

	Technical Director H/F

General informations

 AGL (Africa Global Logistics) is the leading multimodal logistics operator (port, logistics, maritime and rail) in Africa. The company is now part of the MSC Group, a leading maritime and logistics company. 

Thanks to its expertise developed over more than a century and to more than 23,000 employees in 50 countries, AGL provides its African and global customers with global, tailor-made and innovative logistics solutions, with the ambition of contributing to the transformation of Africa in a sustainable way. 
AGL is also present in Haiti and Timor.

Are you looking for a rewarding experience in an international environment? Do you want to make an impact in a company that puts Africa at the heart of its project? 

Join AGL, the leading multimodal logistics operator on the African continent! 

Job description

Mission Description                      

MISSIONS

As Technical Director, you are responsible for ensuring the operational reliability, safety, and performance of all technical assets, including heavy machinery and marine equipment.
You lead the technical function with a hands on, field oriented approach, acting as a reference authority for engineering, maintenance, and troubleshooting while empowering technical teams to deliver excellence in demanding operational conditions.

You play a critical role in:
• Maintaining high availability of assets
• Driving technical excellence and cost control
• Adapting solutions to local operational constraints
• Ensuring 24/7 technical readiness in support of business continuity

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Maintenance and Asset Coverage
• Oversee day to day maintenance operations for heavy machinery and marine equipment.
• Act as Chief Engineer, providing direct technical guidance and decision making support to field teams.
• Diagnose and resolve complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and engineering standards.
• Heavy machinery: MHC (Mobile Harbour Cranes), MC, RS and related port equipment.
• Marine assets: Tugs, Pilot Boats, Service Boats and associated onboard systems.

Leadership & Team Empowerment
• Lead, mentor, and upskill technical teams through hands on involvement.
• Promote autonomy, accountability, and continuous technical improvement.
• Serve as the main escalation point for critical technical incidents.

Procurement & Budget Management
• Manage the procurement of spare parts, tools, and technical services.
• Work closely with Procurement and Finance teams to optimize costs and lead times.
• Anticipate technical needs and ensure availability of critical components.

Autonomy & Availability
• Operate with a high level of independence and ownership.
• Be available to respond to major technical incidents or emergencies.
• Deliver pragmatic, efficient solutions adapted to resource constraints.

 

Profile

PROFILE

Education and Technical Expertise :
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent
• MSc in Marine Engineering or equivalent highly valued
• Proven experience as:
 Field Service Marine Engineer
 Service Electronic / Electrical Engineer
 Service Mechanical, Hydraulic & Pneumatic Engineer
• Strong hands on expertise in:
 Mechanical systems
 Electrical and electronic systems
 Hydraulics and pneumatics
• Demonstrated capability to work directly on equipment in operational conditions.

Experience
• 7 to 10 years of progressive experience in technical or engineering roles
• Solid background in marine and heavy machinery environments
• Prior experience in port, logistics, offshore, or industrial operations is a strong advantage

Key Competencies:
• Strong problem solving mindset with high technical rigor
• Resourceful and ingenious, able to adapt solutions to local constraints
• High resilience and ability to perform under pressure
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Excellent communication skills with technical and non technical stakeholders
• Natural leader with a hands on, example driven management style