Transport Manager

Recruiter:

Staff Unlimited Recruitment Pty Ltd T/A MPC Recruitment Group EC

Job Ref:

1426074354

Date posted:

Saturday, March 29, 2025

Location:

Port Elizabeth, South Africa

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

We are looking for a Transport Manager based in Gqeberha

Duties and Responsibilities

Enforce safety and housekeeping programme on an on-going basis including housekeeping of the yard
Manage damage and theft
Manage expenses/budget in the department. (E.g. Overtime, repairs, diesel, etc.)
Manage the fines of all fleet vehicles
Manage the staff in the department with regards to productivity and time management.
Manage, plan and do sequencing of routes
Manage the schedule maintenance and repairs
Manage the facilities, wash bay area (connection points)
Manage the administration duties for accidents that took place
Manage the Call Desk duties
Operate the Trackmatic system and draw reports from the system
Manage Occupational Health and Safety
Manage and control of the Food safety management system
Take charge of the department’s human capital issues incl. engaging with trade union(s), investigations, and hearings and attend CCMA cases
Must be willing to work overtime as and when required

Qualifications and Experience

Matric
Certificate or Diploma in Logistics/Transport Management would be advantageous
At least 3 years within a Logistics/Transport environment
Computer literacy essential
Experience in people management

Personal attributes

Display understanding of how the business operates
Disciplined
Ability to plan well
Capacity to manage people dynamics
Ability to coach employees to work more efficiently
High energy levels
Ability to, work with and, be part of a team
High level of accuracy

Should you not receive a response within 2 weeks please consider your application unsuccessful

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