Transport Manager

2 weeks ago

Lanseria, South Africa CoetzeeHR Consultants Full time

Our client is looking for a Transport Manager to ensure the safe, efficient and cost-effective distribution of bulk petroleum products to retail outlets and consumer sites at their Lanseria branch.

**Transport Operations**
- Ensure that the transport operations are able to meet the client demands and strategic stock level requirements of the company, whilst minimising cost and maximising returns for the company.
- Establish and ensure efficient control of all costs within the transport and distribution section.
- Ensure that the company’s fleet of vehicle is optimized at all times and to minimize downtime of vehicles.
- Ensure that company vehicles are proactively maintained and serviced to reduce unplanned expenditure and minimise vehicle downtime.
- Design, implement and maintain scheduling systems that will ensure efficient and economic loading, transport and delivery of products.
- In consultation with the CEO, co-ordinate the negotiations of road transport contracts and also ensure enforcement of terms and conditions of such contracts.
- Develop and implement relevant policies, procedures, manuals, guidelines and codes that are relevant to the transport operations of the company.

**Safety**
- Deliver transport operations with zero incident and zero accident.
- Ensure that all company vehicles are in safe operating condition at all times without putting at risk employees, assets, products, customers and the public.
- Co-ordinate bi-annual safety inspection with accredited motor repair workshop and ensure only road tankers inspected and passed or certified as safe to operate, can load petroleum products
- Ensure only Defensive driving trained contracted drivers with valid permits are allowed to drive
- Ensure that all contracted company drivers uphold safety values inculcated in them during defensive driving sessions by holding periodic meetings with drivers to discuss safety issues.
- Complete Transport Audit for all Road Transport Contractors and follow up for closure of all Remedial Action Plans.

**Commercial**:

- Responsible to devise and implement the transport strategy for the company.
- Create transport costing models and options for the assessment of various scenarios, fleet combinations, loading points with the ultimate aim of maximising commercial value whilst respecting Safety and Security standards.
- Develop tools to track and report on all key transport-related metrics.
- Identify areas for performance optimisation and deliver improvements (cost & efficiency challenges) in co-operation with Supply, Sales and Marketing.
- Continuously monitor developments in the transport industry, road network and infrastructure developments in the country, vehicle tracking technology, theft prevention technology, relevant legislative environment, and aligning our transport strategy accordingly.
- Evaluate compliance to customer service standards and develops long-term strategies for improvements in customer service levels.
- Ensure that the transport department is fully staffed and to ensure that the company complies with all labour laws and regulations applicable for the sector in which the company operates.
- Ensure that all drivers are properly assessed as competent, skilled and morally sound to drive the company’s vehicles.
- To ensure all drivers are properly onboarded, trained, screened and certified to drive the company’s vehicles.
- Responsible for the performance management, training, career advancement, and motivation of all staff in the transport department.
- Enforce consequence management (such as disciplinary procedures) for staff who fail to comply with their work instructions, with company policies and standards, or who demonstrate negligent, insubordinate or criminal checks.

**Knowledge / Experience and Education**
- Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Logistics, Supply Chain or similar
- Minimum of 5 years of working experience in Transport or Fleet Management.
- Experience in the Petroleum Industry or in the transport of hazardous products will be advantageous.
- Experienced with Health, Safety, Security, Environment and Quality in relation to the transport of petroleum or hazardous goods.
- Strategic and commercial mindset, with strong analysis, scenario planning and costing skills.
- Ability to lead, manage and deliver through large teams.
- Experience working with, implementing and enforcing standard operating procedures, processes, standards and policies.
- Strong experience in managing multi-million-rand tenders, strong negotiation and deal making skills.
- Experience in contract management and working knowledge of commercial contract law and strong in compliance and internal controls.

**Salary**: R50,000.00 - R70,000.00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Lanseria, Gauteng: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Transportation management systems: 5 years (preferred)
- Petroleum or in the transport of hazardous p

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