Operations Supervisor- Secunda

Unitrans; Secunda; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics and transport company is seeking an Operations Supervisor in Secunda. The candidate will oversee routing and scheduling, supervise staff, and ensure fleet maintenance. A tertiary qualification in Logistics and extensive supervisory experience in the transport industry are required. This role is critical for ensuring operational efficiency and achieving targets.

Qualifications

• 2 years minimum experience in a senior supervisory position in the Transport Industry.
• 7 years minimum experience in a supervisory position.
• Code EB divers license, EC drivers license an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing Routing and scheduling of delivery vehicles.
• Conducting multiple daily meetings with clients.
• Ensuring fleet maintenance and operational function.

Skills

Computer literate

Advanced skill in MS Excel

Understanding transport economics

SHEQ experience in Transport Industry

Ability to supervise and motivate employees

Education

Tertiary qualification in Logistics / Transportation Management

Tools

Mix Telematics

DriveCam systems

Job description

Job title : Operations Supervisor- Secunda

Job Location : Mpumalanga, Secunda

Deadline : November 03, 2025

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Job Advert Summary

• 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 dispatch its product by rail, road and pipeline. Ensures that all customers receive efficient, timely 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 / 11 / 03