Description:
Established Company seeks a detail-oriented Transport Operations Supervisor to oversee our fleet operations in the greater KwaZulu Natal area.
Key Responsibilities :
- Coordinate container collections and deliveries between Durban Harbour, storage facilities, and nationwide destinations
- Manage and optimize fleet scheduling, including local shunting and long-distance operations
- Oversee Transnet harbour yard bookings through the Navis system
- Monitor fleet performance, safety compliance, and cost efficiency
- Coordinate with technical management for vehicle maintenance scheduling ·
- Track and manage fuel consumption, route adherence, and driver activities
- Provide real-time updates to customers and generate operational reports
- Supervise container turn-in procedures and booking slot management
- Liaise with port terminals and manage depot relationships
- Report to group logistics management in Bloemfontein
Requirements:
- Coordinate container collections and deliveries between Durban Harbour, storage facilities, and nationwide destinations
- Manage and optimize fleet scheduling, including local shunting and long-distance operations
- Oversee Transnet harbour yard bookings through the Navis system
- Monitor fleet performance, safety compliance, and cost efficiency
- Coordinate with technical management for vehicle maintenance scheduling ·
- Track and manage fuel consumption, route adherence, and driver activities
- Provide real-time updates to customers and generate operational reports
- Supervise container turn-in procedures and booking slot management
- Liaise with port terminals and manage depot relationships
- Report to group logistics management in Bloemfontein
- Grade 12 with a valid driver's license
- Minimum 5 years experience in container logistics, fleet control, or port operations
- Certificate/Diploma in Transport Management or Logistics (advantageous)
- Proven expertise with Navis booking system and port operations
- Proficient in GPS tracking systems and fleet management software
- Strong knowledge of national routes (JHB, CPT, DBN, BLM, PE)
- Advanced computer literacy (MS Office Suite)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Experience in generating management reports and analysis
- Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Professional interpersonal and stakeholder management abilities
- Self-motivated with strong initiative
- Willingness to work flexible & long hours
- Availability for occasional travel to other operational centres across South Africa
- Ability to work independently while maintaining clear communication with management
- Successful candidates will join a dynamic team in a fast-paced environment, with opportunities for professional growth in the logistics sector.
Requirements:
- Grade 12 with a valid driver's license
- Minimum 5 years experience in container logistics, fleet control, or port operations
- Certificate/Diploma in Transport Management or Logistics (advantageous)
- Proven expertise with Navis booking system and port operations
- Proficient in GPS tracking systems and fleet management software
- Strong knowledge of national routes (JHB, CPT, DBN, BLM, PE)
- Advanced computer literacy (MS Office Suite)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Experience in generating management reports and analysis
Key Competencies:
- Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Professional interpersonal and stakeholder management abilities
- Self-motivated with strong initiative
Additional Requirements:
- Willingness to work flexible & long hours
- Availability for occasional travel to other operational centres across South Africa
- Ability to work independently while maintaining clear communication with management
- Successful candidates will join a dynamic team in a fast-paced environment, with opportunities for professional growth in the logistics sector.
14 May 2025;
from:
careers24.com