Transport Manager

SUMMARY:
Do you have a passion for all things logistics? We have an opening for a Transport Manager in Gauteng and are looking for someone who is able to lead a team, effectively manage systems and processes, as well as grow the department. 

POSITION INFO:
Job Summary
To manage, control and coordinate all aspects relating to transport within WastePlan / SmartMatta, in the Gauteng region.

Responsibilities

Management of the transport department

• Provide leadership, vision and strategy to the transport department
• Ensure excellence in execution throughout the department
• Short and medium-term route planning
• Compiling of transport budgets
• Efficient management of all personnel within the department
• Implementation and management of effective fleet asset management systems
• Daily management and control of all transport related expenses
• Responsible for the timeous completion of all required reports
• Timeous, pro-active communication to all stakeholders both internal and external

• Manage the commercial transport departments and all staff that fall within the transport department, in the region
• Liaise with staff regarding collections ensuring commitments to clients are kept
• 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 maximum productivity and efficiency of all assets and employees
• Compile new routes as per contracts
• Adhere to all ad-hoc requests regarding collection

• 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

• Relevant Diploma or Degree
• Minimum 10 years working experience in a similar role
• Proven track record of successful leadership in similar role with measurable impact made
• Relevant qualifications,experience, knowledge and skills
• Valid driver’s license and own reliable transport is essential