• 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
• Timeous communication to all role players (internal / externally)

• 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 regards to collections and deliveries
• Responsible for efficient utilization of the fleet
• Managing of fuel efficiencies (KM per litre)
• Maximizing collection efficiencies (KG per litre)
• Ensure drivers receive training on efficient and defensive driving skills

• Periodically evaluate routes as per contract
• Evaluation of routes to ensure productivity and efficiency
• Compile new routes as per contracts
• Adhere to all ad-hoc requests regarding collections

Company vehicles: Maintenance / Licensing / Fines

• Manage the Transport Controllers
• Ensure all vehicles are maintained according to program
• Ensure all receptacles (cages, bins, trailers) are maintained
• Proper management of fuel and tyres expenditure
• Responsible for dealing with all “break-downs”
• Manage the Transport Admin Assistants
• Ensure all vehicles undergo COF and are licensed
• Administration of all fines

• Minimum Matric. A relevant Diploma or Degree will be advantageous
• Minimum 10 years working experience in a similar role
• Relevant qualifications and experience, knowledge and skills
• Valid driver’s license and own reliable transport is essential
• Must be professional and have excellent communications skills