Transport Manager

Premier; East London; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in East London seeks a Fleet Manager to perform technical inspections and manage fleet operations. Responsibilities include ensuring truck cleanliness and roadworthiness, route planning, and supervising staff. The ideal candidate must have a Grade 12 qualification and at least 3 years of fleet management experience. This is a 6-day position requiring weekend and holiday work.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in fleet management, preferably in FMCG.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical inspections and audits to maintain operational fleet standards.
• Ensure roadworthiness and cleanliness of trucks.
• Manage route plans and driver debriefings.
• Compile all required reports within set deadlines.
• Supervise staff and track expenses.

Skills

Organizational Understanding

Safe working practices

Supplier understanding

Communication

Conflict Handling

Interpersonal Skills

Coaching / People Development

Organising and Planning

Innovation

Teamwork

Accountability

Sense of urgency

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

N3 Trade qualification (Diesel Mechanic) or Technical exposure

Job description

Job DescriptionTo perform technical inspections and audits to maintain operational fleet standard, aswell as to ensure roadworthiness and cleanliness of trucks and that deliveries are made on time.

Responsibilities

• Route Plans
• Driver debriefing
• Reports : Service Level
• Service Plans / COF / Licensing
• Fleet Management
• Supervise Staff
• Expense Tracking
• Attend Invocoms
• Compile all required within set deadlines

Qualification Requirements

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• N3 Trade qualification (Diesel Mechanic) or Technical exposure

Experience Requirements

3 years' experience in fleet management (preferably in FMCG)

Key Outputs

• Organizational Understanding
• Safe working practices
• Supplier understanding
• Communication
• Conflict Handling
• Interpersonal Skills
• Coaching / People Development
• Organising and Planning
• Innovation
• Teamwork
• Accountability
• Sense of urgency

Other Requirements

• 6-day position
• Required to work Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays as the business requires
• Required to be on 24 / 7 standby
• Ability to work in a Pressurised environment