Regional Transport Manager

Placements24; Kimberley; Hybrid; CAD 103,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle and fuel allowance

Job summary

Placements24 in Kimberley is seeking an experienced Regional Transport Manager to lead transportation operations across a broad geographic area, based in Kimberley, Northern Cape. The role focuses on developing and executing transport strategies, improving delivery performance, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

You will manage a team of transport planners, dispatchers, and drivers, optimize routing and scheduling, and control costs through continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Extensive regional or national transport management experience.
• Track record in developing and implementing transport strategies.
• Strong knowledge of logistics, fleet management, and supply chain principles.
• Excellent leadership and strategic decision-making skills.
• Proficiency with transport management systems (TMS) and related technologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive transport strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Oversee daily operations of the regional transport network, including routing and scheduling.
• Manage and mentor a team of transport planners, dispatchers, and drivers.
• Ensure compliance with national and regional transportation laws, safety regulations, and policies.
• Monitor transport costs and implement cost-reduction and efficiency measures.
• Collaborate with sales and operations to ensure integrated logistics.

Skills

Transport management

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Decision making

TMS proficiency

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a strategic and results-oriented Regional Transport Manager to lead their transportation operations across a significant geographical area, based in Kimberley . This leadership role involves developing and executing transport strategies, managing a team of transport professionals, and ensuring operational efficiency, cost control, and compliance with all safety and regulatory standards. You will play a crucial part in optimizing the movement of goods, enhancing delivery performance, and contributing to the company's growth and success in the Northern Cape and surrounding regions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in transport management and a proven ability to drive continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive transport strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the regional transport network, including routing, scheduling, and resource allocation.
• Manage and mentor a team of transport planners, dispatchers, and drivers, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Ensure compliance with all national and regional transportation laws, safety regulations, and company policies.
• Monitor and analyze transport costs, implementing measures for cost reduction and efficiency improvements.
• Collaborate with other departments, such as sales and operations, to ensure seamless logistics integration.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in transport management, preferably at a regional or national level.
• Demonstrated success in developing and implementing effective transport strategies.
• Strong understanding of logistics operations , fleet management, and supply chain principles.
• Excellent leadership, strategic thinking, and decision-making skills .
• Proficiency with transport management systems (TMS) and relevant technologies.

Benefits

• Highly competitive executive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive executive medical aid, life insurance, and retirement plan.
• Company vehicle and fuel allowance.
• Significant opportunities for professional development and leadership growth.
• A dynamic and challenging role with substantial impact in the Northern Cape .