Dispatcher at Tincan Island Container Terminal

Tincan Island Container Terminal Limited (TICT), established in 2004, is a multinational company operating in Nigeria with its Terminal located at Tin-can Island Port, Terminal B (2nd Gate), Apapa, Lagos, and has its Head Office at 1/3 Point Road, Apapa, Lagos. After a very competitive bidding process, TICT emerged as the concessionaire of Terminal B, Tincan Island Port. Armed with a long-term lease agreement with the Federal Government of Nigeria and an unwavering commitment to continued investment in Port development, we are poised to position ourselves as a key industry player within the African sub-region.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Dispatcher

Location: Apapa, Lagos

Job Description

• The Dispatcher is responsible for the centralized deployment, monitoring, and control of all Cargo Handling Equipment (CHE), including distributions of containers planned for loading on vessels across the terminal during assigned shifts.
• The role functions as a real-time coordination hub, working closely with Yard Coordinators, Marine & Vessel Coordinators, Equipment Control, and Plant teams toensure optimal equipment allocatlon, minimal idle time, an seamless execution of vesse and yard operation.

Key Duties and Responsibilities
Equipment Deployment & Allocation:

• Take full responsibility for deployment and reallocation of all equipment per shift (RTGs, MHCs, Terminal Trucks, Reach Stackers, etc.)
• Ensure optimal distribution of equipment based on operational priorities (vessel, yard, gate)
• Continuously adjust equipment deployment in response to real-time operational demands
• Ensure quick replacement or redistribution of equipment in case of faults
• Ensure alignment between yard activities and vessel operations for seamless cargo flow

Monitoring & Control:

• Monitor live operations using Terminal Operating System (TOS) and Control Room systems
• Track equipment productivity, utilization, and movement across the terminal
• Identify idle equipment, bottlenecks, and inefficiencies in real time
• Initiate immediate corrective actions to optimize operational performance

TOS Utilization & Data Integrity:

• Use TOS to monitor job execution, equipment allocation, and operational progress
• Support assignment and reassignment of jobs in coordination with the Control Room and Planning teams
• Ensure accuracy of operational data related to equipment deployment and movements
• Support the achievement of vessel productivity and yard performance targets

Communication & Reporting:

• Maintain real-time communication with all operational stakeholders
• Keep accurate records of deployment decisions, changes, and operational issues
• Support the preparation of shift reports on equipment utilization and operational performance

Other Responsibilities:

• Perform other tasks as assigned by the Line Manager

Minimum Educational Qualifications / Certifications / Years of Experience

• Minimum of HND/Bachelor's degree in Maritime studies, Logistics, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in terminal operations, dispatch, yard, or control room functions.
• Experience in equipment coordination is an advantage.

Skills and Competency Requirements:

• Knowledge of Cargo Handling Equipment operations and deployment logic
• Ability to interpret operational metrics (productivity, utilization, delays)
• Strong understanding of terminal operations (yard & vessel)
• Proficiency in Terminal Operating System (TOS).
• Strong coordination and multitasking ability
• High situational awareness and real-time decision-making
• Excellent communication skills.Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced, 24/7 environment
• Analytical mindset (monitoring & optimization focus).

Total Compensation
Attractive.

Application Closing Date
31st May, 2026. 

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: recruitment@tict-ng.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.