Operations Supervisor- Klipriver - Johannesburg

Unitrans; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Johannesburg seeks an experienced Operations Supervisor to oversee daily operations, ensure efficient delivery, and manage a team. The ideal candidate should have a tertiary qualification in Logistics and a minimum of 7 years in a supervisory role, particularly within the transport sector. Responsibilities include scheduling, liaising with clients, and maintaining fleet operations. This position offers an opportunity to lead a dedicated team while ensuring high operational standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in senior supervisory position in Transport Industry.
• At least 7 years in supervisory position.
• Code EB driver's license; EC license an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Oversee routing and scheduling of delivery vehicles.
• Conduct daily briefings/debriefings with staff.
• Liaise with mechanical workshop and clients.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Logistics knowledge

Communication

Motivational skills

Computer literacy

Education

Tertiary qualification in Logistics / Transportation Management

Tools

MS Excel

Mix Telematics

DriveCam systems

Job description

Job title : Operations Supervisor- Klipriver - Johannesburg

Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg Deadline : August 04, 2025 Quick Recommended Links

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An opportunity has become available for a high caliber Operational Supervisor (Contract Supervisor) Operation.

They play a critical role in coordinating activities, ensuring operational efficiency, and supervising a team of employees to achieve operational goals.

Initiates, plans, co-ordinates, motivates and supervises the operational activities in a division of the terminal / depot which could despatch its product by rail, road and pipeline.

Ensures that all customers receive efficient, timeous deliveries of products / goods.

Minimum Requirements

Tertiary qualification in Logistics / Transportation Management

Code EB divers license, EC drivers license an advantage

2 years minimum experience in a senior supervisory position in the Transport Industry

7 year minimum experience in a supervisory position

Computer literate and with advance skill in MS Excel

Knowledge of NBCRFI Main agreement

Technical Knowledge in regards to Tyres and Vehicle Maintenance

SHEQ experience in the Transport Industry

Familiar with Mix Telematics and DriveCam systems

Understanding of transport economics and finances

Driven towards achieving production targets and upholding high standards.

Able to communicate with, supervise and motivate employees to achieve targets

Duties & Responsibilities

Overseeing Routing and scheduling of delivery vehicles

Briefing / debriefing of Operational staff

Conducting multiple daily meetings with client

Ensuring fleet is maintained & in the optimal condition to operate / function under operational pressures

Ensure that fleet road worthy test are done timeously and vehicles have valid license discs

Conducting SHEQ tasks. Toolbox talks, committee meetings, SHE inspections, etc.

Liaising with mechanical workshop, the client, suppliers, regional management and head office on a daily basis

Supervise on site suppliers

Ensuring strict compliance with NBCRFI main agreement

Staff wages / overtime control

Vehicle fuel consumption monitoring

Onsite fuel bowser control

Review Mix Telematics reports and take necessary action

Coach DriveCam events and take necessary action

Ensuring optimal utilization of fleet & staff to meet operational targets

Ensuring operations administration is processed accurately and timeously

Cost control, reviewing quotes and invoices

Monitor of CPKs and review of income statements

Supervising day to day activities

Closing Date

2025 / 07 / 30

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