Job Description

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Vacancy
Transportation Leader - TSSSA
Appointments will be made in line with the company's employment equity plan. People with Disability are encouraged to apply.
Gibela's journey is intrinsically tied to a vision of socio-economic transformation, one that recognises the central role of passenger rail in propelling the South African economy forward. As we embark on this mission, we stand at the crossroads of opportunities and progress, where the revitalisation of commuter rail serves as a cornerstone for building a brighter future.
Gibela stands as Africa's largest train manufacturing and passenger trains maintenance company, holding steadfast to its commitment to spearheading the revival of the South African railway sector. With a transformative vision, Gibela endeavoured to catalyse the shift towards commuter rail as the preferred mode of transport for urban communities.
We invite suitably qualified candidates to apply for Transportation Leader position under Services department. The position will report the Logistics Manager and is based in Midrand.
Job Purpose
The Transport Specialist oversees service transportation activities (inbound and outbound) for the Site, aligning with the Global Supply Chain strategy. Responsibilities include managing and optimizing site operations, ensuring compliance with regulations, facilitating communication with stakeholders, planning logistics flows, and managing customs activities to meet supply chain requirements. The role also involves leading governance with transportation service providers and supporting strategic programs to meet operational objectives.
Warehouse Operations Management
Manage the planning and execution of transportation & logistics flows for the Site

• Document and maintain the Site transportation plan with routing guide covering all modes (road, express, oversize etc) in collaboration with the Global Transportation team and its pillars (Overseas-TCTs, Regional-TCTs and Project Out-of-Gauge team)
• See to it that transportation requests and bookings are anticipated and planned in accordance with defined cut-off times
• Ensure material is prepared and ready on time for dispatch and that shipments status are up-to-date in the information system
• See to it that shipping documents are available (delivery notes, commercial invoice, certificate of origin, transport & customs documents...) remaining in constant contact with suppliers and customers

• Make sure Purchase orders are open in line with budgets and forecasts, and monitor the approval in due time of invoices for transportation services
• Solve problems concerning transportation, logistics systems, imports or exports, customs or customer issues; monitor non-conformities and non-compliance issues (emergency shipments, late cancellations, document issues...) and drive continuous improvement plans
• Monitor product import or export processes to ensure compliance with regulatory or legal requirements
• Maintain and sustain the Transportation performance scorecard both in terms of quality of the services and costs
• You lead the Site shipment/expediting department and deploy the Transportation strategy:
• Document requirements and specifications, actively participate in RFPs for transportation services and business awards in collaboration with Indirect Procurement
• Express requirements and specifications with regards to IS&T tools and development
• Participate in Suppliers Performance and Business reviews (monthly / quarterly per governance model)
• Be the escalation point for operational issues raised by Internal Customers and Global Transportation department
• Be the SPOC for Global TCTs and OOG teams with regards to process improvements or new projects :consolidate internal needs, arbitrate between priorities, liaise with Site stakeholders
• Play the role of ambassador for the Global Transportation team in Site; coordinate or deliver trainings to the Sites teams (logistics and shipping teams, material planning, procurement, engineering...) on transportation management strategy, regulations, international trade and Incoterms...

Manage and support the Global Transportation Performance management

• Implement, maintain Services transport standard KPIs and ensure timely and accurate update of performance dashboard and reports
• Understand reporting needs and design reports that provide stakeholders with accurate measurements of their business drivers
• Monitor cost performance vs Budget of the site; identify cost drivers, analyze deviations and propose action plans
• Design and implement a visual management process regularly updated
• Maintain documentation of Transportation processes using Operational Excellence tools (VSM, SIPOC)
• You facilitate the continuous improvement and transformation of the Transportation organization
• Analyze performance, identify opportunities for improvement and propose corrective actions or improvement plans
• Drive cost saving projects on transport routes and space usage on transport
• Run network studies aimed at improving AT Transportation network, reducing Total Cost and Delivery lead-times
• Develop REX and sharing best practices
• Contribute with transportation cost models to Supply Chain TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) for end-to-end business cases and optimization of material flows

Supervision

• Oversee and guide employees to adhere to Gibela Warehouse processes.
• Supervise loading/unloading operations (at site and/or depots) for domestic or continental transportation
• Actively support the transportation schedule to achieve contractual deliverables
• Follow and manage priorities with Planners' teams in case of overlaps of shipments dates across projects.

Minimum Requirements

• Diploma in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Logistics or equivalent.
• 3 - 5 Years warehousing experience including the receiving and dispatching of material and use of Warehouse Management Systems.
• 2 - 3 Years Team supervision experience. (advantageous)
• Experience in warehousing and processes. (advantageous)
• SAPICS Certification. (advantageous)

Special Requirements

• Incumbent may be required to work overtime.

Closing Date
26 February 2026
Should you not hear from us in 30 days, consider your application as unsuccessful.
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Skills Required