Depot Manager, Queenstown

SUMMARY:
We are seeking a Depot Manager for a permanent role based in Queensto, Eastern Cape

POSITION INFO:

Applicants are required to meet the following criteria:

• NQF 7 (Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma) qualification Operations Management or Transportation Management.
• Minimum of 5-7 years’ experience in Operations or Transportation Management of which 4 years’ experience at management/supervisory level.
• Heavy Duty Motor Vehicle Drivers’ License & Proficiency in MS Office
• Experience in management of large-scale transport operations which include contracted services
• Knowledge of fare evasion and ticketing systems as well as LRA
• Highly developed communication skills, both written and verbal
• Extensive knowledge of transport operations, principles and practices.
• Knowledge of labour and employee relations techniques and procedures.

• Operations – Manage / control depot; checking area daily; evaluate driver behaviour; regular route and road checks; review route reports; determine fares and fare grids; update schedules and rosters; monitor functionality of ticketing systems
• Vehicle maintenance – servicing / preventative maintenance of vehicles; report road conditions to local government
• Health & Safety – oversee H&S audits; ensure adherence to road traffic regulations and passenger safety; reviewing of vehicles roadworthy
• Contracted services and service development – adherence to private hire targets and SLAs
• Stakeholder management – productive relationships with stakeholders; prioritize communication
• Reporting – concise reporting; operational plan reports; oversight to the development of reports / policies / procedures
• Financial / risk management – identify / manage project risk and maintain project plan; quarterly and annual reporting
• People management – training subordinates; management staff performance; implement people management practices; manage staff morale