Job Description

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

Management of Drivers and Runners

• 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

Operational route planning

• 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

Company vehicles: maintenance / licensing / fines

• 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

Requirements

• 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 drivers license and own reliable transport is essential

Employment will be implemented in accordance with the Employment Equity Act.
Only Applicants being considered for the role will be contacted.

Closing date: 8th September 2023
Should you wish to apply, please follow the online application process

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