Purpose

• The Transport Manager will oversee all aspects of the transport operations within our Centre of Excellence.
• This includes managing the availability of staff and vehicles, ensuring compliance with budgetary constraints, and maintaining relationships with service contractors and suppliers.
• The role will also be responsible for monitoring daily operations, addressing driver and store queries, ensuring adherence to licensing requirements, and overseeing staff performance and development.
• The Transport Manager will ensure the smooth running of transport operations, aiming for optimal efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

Requirements

• Grade 12
• Possession of or currently studying towards a relevant tertiary qualification (Transport Management, Logistics, or similar).
• Proven track record in a management role within transport or logistics.
• Experience in financial and expense management, including budget planning and control.
• Technical knowledge of the transport industry and related operational processes is advantageous.

Skills & Competencies

• In-depth knowledge of disciplinary and grievance handling procedures.
• Strong interpersonal skills at both management and staff levels, ensuring clear communication and effective relationship-building.
• Excellent leadership skills with a focus on team development and operational efficiency.
• Good computer literacy, including experience with relevant transport management and financial systems.

Responsibilities

Transport Operations Management

• Ensure the availability of staff and vehicles to meet scheduling requirements.
• Manage transport-related expenses, including fuel, repairs and maintenance, staff costs, vehicle hire, tyres, etc., ensuring adherence to budget.
• Select and evaluate service contractors and suppliers, maintaining strong service relationships with various Distribution Centre (DC) environments.
• Monitor daily and weekly registers, including toll cards, attendance, breakdowns, fines, wash bay usage, and pre-/post-inspection trips.
• Address and follow up on daily queries from drivers and stores, ensuring timely resolution.
• Generate and review daily performance reports to track efficiency and identify areas for improvement.
• Oversee any other operational tasks that impact the efficiency of transport operations.

Staff Management

• Manage staff performance, including assessments, training, and discipline.
• Monitor and debrief driver performance regularly, providing guidance and feedback to ensure continuous improvement.

Administration and Financial Management

• Oversee financial and administrative systems, procedures, and internal controls related to transport operations.
• Ensure timely and accurate management reporting and provision of key operational data to management.
• Participate in budget planning, ensuring costs are managed effectively within allocated resources.
• Handle insurance claims, investigate incidents, and report accordingly.
• Ensure compliance with licensing requirements for both drivers and vehicles, including PDPs and COFs.
• Manage staff payroll and maintain accurate records for all team members.

Additional Information

• If you don’t hear from us within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.
• Any personal information collected as part of your application will be destroyed, securely, in accordance with South African legislation.

Ref No

• SHO260720-4