Transport and Fleet Manager - Musgrave, DurbanFull job descriptionPOSITION TRANSPORT MANAGERLOCATION - MUSGRAVEREPORTS TO: CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICERPosition 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 industryValid Drivers LicensePreferred skills and experience:Excellent command of the English language, both spoken and writtenPrior 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 industryStrong budgeting skillsPrevious experience in working with a variety of GPS tracking, incident monitoring, video and incident applications.Car track experience would be advantageousStrong computer skillsResponsibilitiesDay to day management of the transportation departmentManagement of fleet vehiclesManagement of drivers and office administrative staffDevelop and be conversant of designated routesAssist with the recruitment and hire new permanent and temporary staffConform to all South African government laws and regulationsServe as a member of the Operations Management Team and attend weekly meetingsPrepare and submit monthly Board Reports to the CEO and CFOProcurement of new vehiclesProcessing of insurance claimsWorking with vendors and suppliers, authorize and manage vehicle repairs, fleet cards and maintenanceKeep current with and maintain an awareness of the Transport industryMaintain safety standards to ensure compliance with insurance regulations, and develop a program of preventative safety.Complete insurance reportsMonitor and maintain the vehicle tracking and systems on the vehiclesDevelop and monitor the Transport department operations and capital expense budgetsCommunicate to parents with respect to enquiries, complaints and special requestsReconcile damages that require payroll deductionMaintain accurate current year and historical transport department filesOther duties as may be assigned by the CEO and CFO
