Transport Yard Supervisor

University of Fort Hare; Kariega, Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in South Africa is seeking a Transport Yard Supervisor for its operations. The role involves overseeing daily yard activities, managing a team, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and optimizing fleet operations. Ideal candidates should have strong leadership traits, a valid Code 14 Licence, and a minimum of 5 years experience in the logistics sector. Apply now to join a dynamic team!

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience as a Code 14 Driver.
• Experience in the Transport / Logistics Industry is imperative.
• Healthy, energetic, mature individual.

Responsibilities

• Supervising driver activities and ensuring on-time departures.
• Providing training and testing to new drivers.
• Overseeing loading and unloading operations.
• Managing yard inventory and ensuring accurate stock levels.
• Implementing and enforcing safety procedures.

Skills

Management skills

Yard Supervisory skills

Strong leadership

Mechanically orientated

Computer literate

Education

Matric

Code 14 Licence

Job description

Seniority Level: Mid Career

Type: Permanent

We are seeking a Transport Yard Supervisor to join our team in Nelson Mandela Bay. As the Transport Yard Supervisor, you will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating daily yard operations, managing a team of drivers and loading staff, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and maintaining efficient fleet operations. Only applicants with a Code 14 Licence and Code 14 Driver experience will be considered

Requirements:

• Matric
• Code 14 Licence (is imperative)
• Minimum 5 years experience as a Code 14 Driver
• Experience in the Transport / Logistics Industry is imperative
• Healthy, energetic
• Mature individual
• Computer literate
• Management skills
• Yard Supervisory skills
• Mechanically orientated
• Willingness to work overtime when needed
• Honest and reliable

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervising driver activities and ensuring on-time departures and deliveries
• Provide training and testing to new drivers
• Overseeing loading and unloading operations
• Managing yard inventory and ensuring accurate stock levels
• Implementing and enforcing safety procedures and protocols
• Monitoring fleet maintenance and repairs
• Optimising Fleet Scheduling
• Coordinating with other departments to optimize operational efficiency

If you have 4-6 years of experience in the transport or logistics sector, strong leadership skills, and a solid understanding of fleet operations, apply now!