Group Transport Manager (Capital Equipment)

SUMMARY:
A leading national organisation is seeking an experienced GROUP TRANSPORT MANAGER to take ownership of its fleet, logistics, and transport operations across South Africa, based in Johannesburg.

POSITION INFO:

NEW EMPLOYMENT AVAILABLE | NUWE WERK BESKIKBAAR

IMISEBENZI EKHONA | UMSEBENZI OMTSHA OKHOYO | MOSEBETSI

O MOCHA O FUMANEGANG from Affirmative Action / Employment Equity candidates

• Lead and manage the national transport division, overseeing multiple depots and branches.
• Develop and implement transport strategy, policies, and procedures aligned with business objectives.
• Manage a large and mixed fleet (light, heavy, and specialised vehicles).
• Ensure compliance with all transport, road safety, and industry regulations.
• Drive cost efficiency through effective route planning, fuel management, and asset utilisation.
• Oversee maintenance schedules and ensure downtime is minimised.
• Negotiate and manage supplier contracts (leasing, maintenance, insurance, fuel providers, etc.).
• Prepare and manage annual transport budgets.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a transport team (drivers, controllers, and admin support).
• Implement tracking and telematics systems to monitor fleet performance.
• Collaborate closely with operations, projects, and commercial teams to ensure service delivery.

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:

• Minimum of 10+ years’ transport / logistics management experience, of which at least 5 years in a senior fleet/transport leadership role.
• Material handling and Capital Equipment transport experience (required)
• Strong background managing mixed fleets across multiple regions.
• In-depth knowledge of transport legislation, compliance, and safety regulations.
• Proven ability to deliver cost savings and operational improvements.
• Excellent leadership, negotiation, and supplier management skills.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Logistics, Supply Chain, Transport Management or similar.
• Strong IT and systems knowledge (fleet management / telematics).
• Willingness to travel nationally when required.
• Affirmative Action / Employment Equity candidates required

Competencies

• Strong operational and strategic balance.
• Hands-on problem solver with commercial acumen.
• Ability to operate effectively at group/executive level.
• Exceptional leadership and team management capability.
• Resilient, adaptable, and performance-driven.

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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

• We will ONLY consider applications from suitably experienced candidates that meet the requirements of this vacancy.
• Interested applications are requested to submit their updated CV’s (in Word.doc format) via email to therecruitmentguy @ outlook .com using Ref # 2381

• Attach any relevant documentation that will support & enhance your application
• (All) Tertiary and Secondary qualifications
• (Any) Relevant Professional Memberships / Partnerships
• (Any) Trade, Training and/or In-House certificates etc
• (Any) Relevant operating and/or vehicle / hardware / equipment licenses,
• (All) Previous employment references and their contactable details.
• Correspondence is reserved for the shortlisted candidates who meet the minimum requirements.
• Should you not heard from us within 3 weeks of your application, please consider your application to be unsuccessful.

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