Deputy Director: Fleet and Transport management services

SUMMARY:
- Leadership, Strategy and Management of Unit - Contract Management - Shuttle, Fleet, Vehicle Main

POSITION INFO:

CORE PURPOSE OF JOB

To manage the fleet, transport, student shuttle, workshop and parking management Services functions in Support Services

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Leadership, Strategy and Management of Unit
• Contract Management
• Shuttle, Fleet, Vehicle Maintenance Workshop and Logistics Management
• Traffic and Parking Management
• Management of equipment and systems
• Customer Services

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Strategic orientation and transformational leadership
• Change leadership
• Technical/ professional knowledge and skill (Fleet and transport management solutions)
• Relationship/network building
• Resources management and stewardship (including Financial Management)
• People management
• Proven attributes of transparency, integrity and teamwork
• Well-developed verbal and written communication skills
• Interpersonal and problem-solving skills.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• M+4 (B Comm/Tech in Transport Management or Logistics qualification, Honors or Postgrad qualification)
• 6-8 years proven extensive management experience in Logistics, Fleet, Transportation Service and Contract Management environment.
• Valid Driving license, PDP advantageous

SCREENING QUESTIONS

• Do you have a Post Grad qualification in Transport or Logistics or equivalent qualification?
• Do you have a minimum of six years working in logistics especially transportation services at a management level?
• Do you have a valid driving license?

REFERENCE CHECKING

• Referees
• Qualifications
• Criminal record checks

DISCLAIMER: Nelson Mandela University is a designated employer committed to pursuing excellence, diversity, inclusion, and redress in achieving its employment equity targets. Preference will be given to suitably qualified (Race and Gender) candidates in accordance with the University's employment equity targets. No applications will be accepted after the closing date Friday, 13 March 2026.