Transport and Fleet Manager - Durban, South Africa - JDJ Diagnostics

Description

POSITION TRANSPORT MANAGER

LOCATION - MUSGRAVE

REPORTS TO: CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Position Overview:

• The Transport/Fleet Manager will be responsible for the day to day running of the Transport/Logistics Department. This responsibility will extend to developing strategies to ensure the efficient and cost-effective functioning of the service.

Qualifications:

• Transport Management Diploma from a certified tertiary institution At minimum of 5-8 years experience in the transportation/Fleet industry
• Valid Drivers License

Preferred skills and experience:

• Excellent command of the English language, both spoken and written
• Prior experience working in a Transport office and managing a fleet of cars and bikes Experience in scheduling routes, vehicle maintenance, and employee management Strategic planning background in relation to the transport industry
• Strong budgeting skills
• Previous experience in working with a variety of GPS tracking, incident monitoring, video and incident applications.
• Car track experience would be advantageous
• Strong computer skills

Responsibilities

• Day to day management of the transportation department
• Management of fleet vehicles
• Management of drivers and office administrative staff
• Develop and be conversant of designated routes
• Assist with the recruitment and hire new permanent and temporary staff
• Conform to all South African government laws and regulations
• Serve as a member of the Operations Management Team and attend weekly meetings
• Prepare and submit monthly Board Reports to the CEO and CFO
• Procurement of new vehicles
• Processing of insurance claims
• Working with vendors and suppliers, authorize and manage vehicle repairs, fleet cards and maintenance
• Keep current with and maintain an awareness of the Transport industry
• Maintain safety standards to ensure compliance with insurance regulations, and develop a program of preventative safety.
• Complete insurance reports
• Monitor and maintain the vehicle tracking and systems on the vehicles
• Develop and monitor the Transport department operations and capital expense budgets
• Communicate to parents with respect to enquiries, complaints and special requests
• Reconcile damages that require payroll deduction
• Maintain accurate current year and historical transport department files
• Other duties as may be assigned by the CEO and CFO