Transportation Manager - Johannesburg, South Africa - PUTCO

PUTCO

Verified Company

Johannesburg, South Africa

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Thabo Mthembu

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Description

Job Requirements:

_The ideal applicant will possess the following:

_ A minimum of grade 12 (Std. 10) or equivalent academic qualification. Tertiary qualification in Road Transport Management years' experience in the passenger transport industry including but not limited to tender contracts. At least 5 years' experience in a passenger transport operation related, management position. Computer Literacy (MS Office).

Job Outputs:

General management and control of operational activities within the Business Unit of a bus transport company, including but not limited to:
Traffic Operations: Oversee and optimize resources in the planning & scheduling of traffic operations to ensure the smooth running of the service rendered to the community in accordance with contract specifications and budget parameters

Engineering:

Interact and liaise with the technical department to ensure effective utilization of resources in the scheduling and execution of the overall maintenance plan for the busses in the BU

Finance and Administration:

Compilation of budgets for planning of current and anticipated operational needs in terms of staff; equipment and support services and finance.

Contribute to the profitability of the BU through enforcement of sound financial management principles and practices and record keeping.

Human Resources:

Oversee the effective utilization of the human resources in the BU to ensure efficient service is rendered to the community served, in accordance with legislation relating to labour relations

Marketing:

Participation in the strategic planning and competitive positioning of the BU where incumbent will be based and is operating.

- Knowledge of the bus passenger industry. Knowledge of the Key financial management Principles & Procedures, esp. budget development and management. - Knowledge of the bus operations processes and systems. Thorough knowledge of all aspects of an Operations Budget. Thorough knowledge of Bus Schedules, which includes all sub category schedules. Thorough knowledge of Bus Contracts and Road Traffic Legislation. Analysis and interpretation of Financial statements.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Will be required to travel within operational area. Will be required to work long and late hours and sometimes over weekends.

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent