Regional Transport Manager - Gauteng Distribution Network

Placements24; Randburg; Híbrido; ZAR 1 200 000 - 1 800 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Company car / car allowance

Medical insurance

Executive bonus potential

Professional coaching

Resumo da oferta

Placements24 is recruiting a seasoned Regional Transport Manager to lead Randburg, Gauteng operations for a major national retailer. The role requires strategic leadership of a large fleet, route optimization, and cost control while ensuring safety and compliance.

You will drive day-to-day transport activities, mentor a team of supervisors and drivers, and collaborate with warehousing to align end-to-end logistics.

Qualificações

• Masters or Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• 7–10 years of progressive transport and logistics management experience, regional or senior level preferred.
• Experience managing large fleets and multi-site networks within Gauteng preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Develop regional transport strategies to optimize routes, reduce costs, and improve service levels.
• Oversee day-to-day transport operations including fleet management, scheduling, and dispatch.
• Lead and develop a team of transport supervisors, dispatchers, and drivers.
• Ensure compliance with transportation laws, safety regulations, and company policies in Gauteng.
• Monitor KPIs and costs, implementing improvements as needed.
• Oversee regional budget management and relationships with 3PLs, carriers, and maintenance partners.
• Utilize TMS and other tech to improve efficiency and visibility.
• Collaborate with warehousing and inventory to ensure end-to-end logistics.

Conhecimentos

Leadership

Budget management

Fleet management

TMS/ERP systems

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Formação académica

Master’s or Bachelor’s in Logistics/SCM

Ferramentas

TMS/ERP software

Descrição da oferta de emprego

About the Role

Our client, a major national retailer with an extensive distribution network, is seeking a highly experienced and strategic Regional Transport Manager to oversee operations across the **Randburg, Gauteng** area and its surrounding distribution channels. This leadership role is critical for ensuring the efficient, cost-effective, and timely movement of goods throughout the **Gauteng** region. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in transport and logistics management, with a proven ability to optimize complex supply chains, manage large fleets, and lead high-performing teams. This hybrid position requires significant on‑site presence for operational oversight but also offers flexibility for strategic planning and reporting from a remote location when necessary.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement regional transport strategies to optimize delivery routes, reduce costs, and improve service levels.
• Manage the day-to-day operations of the transport network, including fleet management, driver scheduling, and dispatch coordination.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of transport supervisors, dispatchers, and drivers to achieve operational excellence.
• Ensure full compliance with all relevant transportation laws, safety regulations, and company policies across **Gauteng**.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as on‑time delivery, fuel efficiency, fleet utilization, and operational costs, implementing improvements as needed.
• Oversee budget management for the regional transport operations, ensuring cost-effectiveness and financial accountability.
• Manage relationships with third‑party logistics providers, carriers, and maintenance partners.
• Implement and maintain robust safety programs to ensure the well‑being of drivers and the security of cargo.
• Utilize transport management systems (TMS) and other technologies to enhance operational efficiency and visibility.
• Collaborate with warehousing, inventory, and other supply chain functions to ensure seamless end‑to‑end logistics.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7-10 years of progressive experience in transport and logistics management, with a significant portion in a regional or senior management capacity.
• Demonstrated experience managing large, multi-site fleets and complex distribution networks within **Gauteng**.
• Strong understanding of transport regulations, freight management, fleet maintenance, and supply chain optimization.
• Exceptional leadership, strategic thinking, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in advanced transport management software (TMS), route optimization tools, and ERP systems.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, control costs, and drive operational efficiency.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to adapt to a hybrid work model, balancing on‑site and remote responsibilities effectively.
• Must possess a strategic mindset and a data‑driven approach to decision‑making.

Benefits

• Highly competitive executive salary with significant bonus potential.
• Comprehensive executive benefits package including medical, retirement, and life insurance.
• Opportunity to lead and shape the transport strategy for a major national retailer in **Gauteng**.
• Car allowance or company vehicle provided.
• Professional development opportunities and executive coaching.
• Flexible hybrid work arrangement offering significant autonomy.