Transport Manager

SUMMARY:
Ready to take the wheel in a fast-moving, eco-focused industry? We're on the hunt for a dynamic Transport Manager to lead our fleet and shape smarter, greener logistics solutions. As a key player in our mission to revolutionize waste collection and sustainability, you’ll oversee daily operations, optimize routes, and inspire a high-performing team.

If you're fuelled by challenge, powered by innovation, and passionate about making an environmental impact – this is your chance to lead from the front. Offering real growth potential, and the satisfaction of doing work that matters.

Turn waste into opportunity. Apply now and drive change.

POSITION INFO:
Job Summary:
As a Transport Manager, you will be responsible for leading and optimizing all aspects related to transport for WastePlan in the Gauteng region. Within this role, you will have to manage and coordinate the movement of all vehicles within the region, ensuring cost effectiveness, sustainability, as well as operational excellence.

Responsibilities:

Management of the transport department

• Provide leadership to the transport department
• Short and medium-term route planning
• Compiling of transport budgets
• Efficient management of all personnel within the department
• Implementation of effective fleet asset management systems
• Daily management and control of all transport-related expenses
• Responsible for the on-time completion of all required reports
• Timely communication to all role players (internal / external)

• Manage the commercial transport departments and all staff that fall within the transport department in your region
• Liaise with staff regarding collections
• Monitor the production of employees with regard to collections and deliveries
• Responsible for the efficient utilization of the fleet
• Managing fuel efficiencies (KM per litre)
• Maximizing collection efficiencies (KG per litre)
• Ensure drivers receive training on efficient and defensive driving skills