Transport Manager

Placements24; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Performance incentives

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development

Upington leadership

Job summary

Placements24 in Upington is seeking a seasoned Transport Manager to lead the transportation division, overseeing fleet operations, route planning, driver supervision, and regulatory compliance. You will optimize delivery schedules, reduce costs, and ensure the highest safety and service standards while guiding a skilled team across the transport network in the Northern Cape region.

The role offers leadership responsibility, opportunities for professional development, and a clear path to improve

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in transport management or a similar logistics leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of fleet management, route optimization, and transportation planning.
• Proven ability to manage and motivate a team.
• Excellent understanding of South African transport regulations and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in transport management software and related technologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of the transport department, ensuring efficiency and reliability.
• Manage the company fleet, including maintenance schedules, vehicle assignments, and compliance checks.
• Develop and optimize transport routes and schedules to meet delivery deadlines and minimize costs.
• Supervise and manage transport staff, including drivers and support personnel.
• Ensure strict adherence to all safety regulations, traffic laws, and company policies.
• Analyze transport performance data to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Transport management

Fleet management

Route optimization

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Analytics

Transport software

Tools

Fleet software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a seasoned Transport Manager to lead their transportation division based in Upington . This vital role involves managing all aspects of the company's transport operations, including fleet management, route planning, driver supervision, and ensuring compliance with all transport regulations. You will be instrumental in optimizing delivery schedules, reducing costs, and maintaining the highest standards of safety and service. The successful candidate will possess strong leadership qualities and a deep understanding of logistics and transport management within the Northern Cape region. This position offers the opportunity to shape and drive the efficiency of our client's transport network.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of the transport department, ensuring efficiency and reliability.
• Manage the company fleet, including maintenance schedules, vehicle assignments, and compliance checks.
• Develop and optimize transport routes and schedules to meet delivery deadlines and minimize costs.
• Supervise and manage transport staff, including drivers and support personnel.
• Ensure strict adherence to all safety regulations, traffic laws, and company policies.
• Analyze transport performance data to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in transport management or a similar logistics leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of fleet management, route optimization, and transportation planning.
• Proven ability to manage and motivate a team.
• Excellent understanding of South African transport regulations and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in transport management software and related technologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on operational excellence.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package with performance incentives.
• Company vehicle or travel allowance.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• A leadership role with significant responsibility in the Upington area.