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Transport Manager
Job summary
A logistics company in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced Transport Manager to oversee a high-volume transport operation. You will manage a team of 100-200 drivers, ensuring efficient delivery of multi-temperature products while maintaining compliance with industry regulations. The ideal candidate has strong leadership and route planning skills, along with proven experience in FMCG or food distribution. This role offers a chance to make significant operational impacts in a dynamic environment.
Qualifications
- Proven experience as a Transport Manager in FMCG or food distribution.
- Experience managing large driver teams (100+ staff).
- Strong route planning and route optimisation skills.
Responsibilities
- Manage and lead 100–200 drivers and van assistants.
- Plan and optimise delivery routes for efficiency.
- Ensure compliance with NBCRFLI regulations.
Skills
Tools
Location: Johannesburg – Meadowview Distribution Centre
Are you an experienced Transport Manager who thrives in a fast-paced distribution environment and knows how to lead large driver teams with confidence and control? This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of a high-volume transport operation and make a real operational impact.
⚠️ Important: This role is strictly for Transport Management professionals. Fleet Managers will not be considered.
As the Transport Manager, you will be responsible for the end-to-end planning, coordination, and control of transport operations at the Meadowview Distribution Centre. You will manage a large driver workforce, ensure legal and operational compliance, and drive efficient, on-time delivery of multi-temperature products.
- Manage and lead 100–200 drivers and van assistants
- Plan, allocate, and optimise delivery routes for cost efficiency and service excellence
- Oversee distribution of ambient, chilled, and frozen products
- Ensure full compliance with NBCRFLI, including overtime, shifts, and benefits
- Control driver attendance, productivity, overtime, and disciplinary processes
- Enforce health, safety, and road traffic regulations
- Monitor transport KPIs, delivery performance, and operational costs
- Coordinate closely with warehouse and distribution teams
- Manage driver training, coaching, and performance
- Investigate accidents, incidents, and delivery deviations
- Maintain accurate transport records, reports, and compliance documentation
- Proven experience as a Transport Manager (nonn
- Experience managing large driver teams (100+ staff)
- Strong route planning and route optimisation skills
- FMCG / food distribution experience with multi-temperature productsn
- Solid knowledge of NBCRFLi, labour relations, and overtime management
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to perform under pressure in a high-volume environment
- Computer literacy (transport systems, reporting tools, Excel)
- People leadership and accountability
- Operational planning and execution
- Labour compliance and cost control
- Strong decision-making ability
- Excellent organisational and attention-to-detail skills
* The salary benchmark is based on the target salaries of market leaders in their relevant sectors. It is intended to serve as a guide to help Premium Members assess open positions and to help in salary negotiations. The salary benchmark is not provided directly by the company, which could be significantly higher or lower.