Nelspruit-Based Regional Transport Leader

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Performance bonus

Leadership development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Transport Manager based in Nelspruit to lead and optimize transportation operations across the Mpumalanga region. The role focuses on fleet management, driver performance, regulatory compliance, and supply chain logistics to deliver efficiency and cost savings.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years' transport management experience, strong leadership, communication, and analytical abilities, and a track record in managing large fleets within the Mpumalanga region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and analytical skills.
• Strong understanding of transportation regulations and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive transportation strategies for the Mpumalanga region.
• Manage and supervise the fleet, ensuring operational efficiency, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Lead, train, and motivate a team of drivers and logistics staff.
• Optimize delivery routes and schedules to minimize transit times and costs.
• Negotiate contracts with external carriers and suppliers to secure favorable terms.
• Monitor KPIs and implement continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics/SCM/Business Administration

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Transport Manager based in Nelspruit to lead and optimize transportation operations across the Mpumalanga region. The role focuses on fleet management, driver performance, regulatory compliance, and supply chain logistics to deliver efficiency and cost savings.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years' transport management experience, strong leadership, communication, and analytical abilities, and a track record in managing large fleets within the Mpumalanga region.