Operational Manager

3 days ago

Worcester, South Africa CA Support Full time

Western Cape

,

Worcester

Our client provides comprehensive logístical solutions, transport and warehousing, to their clients and is recruiting for an OPERATIONAL MANAGER, to be based in the Breede River Valley.

The position is responsible for the optimal operation of the transport and logistics operations (fleet of, among others, 100 trucks) and the establishment of innovative practices to achieve the goal. The effective management and development of human resources is a central part of the position. The position also provides an opportunity for growth, development and promotion.

**Requirements**:

- Appropriate tertiary qualification (relevant degree)
- Experience and knowledge of the transport industry / logistics
- Experience in a management position and human resource management
- Good communication skills in Afrikaans and English
- Dedicated person who takes ownership and is accountable
- Take initiative and think innovatively
- Maintain excellent human relations with subordinates, colleagues and clients
- Function effectively under pressure
- “Results driven” / Performance oriented (high levels of service delivery)
- Ability to handle conflict effectively
- Excellent management skills - plan, delegate, check and correct in advance
- Financial insight and cost sensitive
- Ability to motivate and inspire people
- Positive attitude and enthusiastic approach
- Can integrate with current management's entrepreneurial culture

**Key performance areas / duties include**:

- Strategic planning as part of the management team
- Profitable operation of the transport operations
- Optimal utilisation of the vehicle fleet
- Application of technology to ensure effective operations and service
- Effective cost management and establishment and implementation of measures / practices to limit costs sustainably
- Operational management and service of key contract clients
- Manage and control the preventive maintenance of the fleet
- Effective management of Operating Units in PE, Epping, Gauteng and Worcester
- Warehouse Management & Responsible for 3 Depots (Worcester, Epping and Port Elizabeth)
- Compliance with all relevant legislation and RTMS requirements
- Human resource management
- Management of labor relations and human resource development
- Limitation of damages and claims in respect of Goods in Transit
- Weekend service 1 X per month

**TO APPLY**For more information please contact:
Francois Theron

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